Writing this series has been one of the great joys of my life. But I couldn’t do it alone! Many thanks go to . . .
My Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ—For loving me enough to die for me. And then loving me enough to live in me! Apart from You, I can do nothing.
My steadfast husband Mike—For being my best friend for the last thirty-four years, and for always believing that I am better than I really am. I love you!
My encouraging family—For your support and prayers and for always assuming I’d publish a book someday. Mom—here it is! I know you’ve been waiting a long time.
Monika Jagger—For supplying iced tea (with good ice), brownies, peanut M&Ms and lots of laughter during hundreds of writing sessions.
Judy Gordon Morrow—For being such a loving mentor and prayer partner. You taught me by example how to walk hand in hand with Jesus. Blessing upon blessing to you, my dear friend!
Bill Myers—For being the “real deal,” and for teaching me the essentials of writing for today’s kids. Also, for brainstorming with me at the coffee shop at Mt. Hermon, and for encouraging me to actually talk to some editors about my work.
Kim Childress—For your encouragement and prayers. The dedication and hard work by you and your entire team has made this experience a joy and a blessing for me. Just keep swimming, because kids need to keep reading!
And . . . To all the kids at Golden Hills Community Church in Paso Robles, CA, and Northside Christian Church in Clovis, CA.
(And really to all the kids out there):
You are the reason I write.
You are beautiful. You are talented.
You are God’s masterpiece!
And you have a mission:
Share the Good News of Jesus with a lost world.
I know you can do it.
I’ll be praying for you.
Write me and let me know how I can help!
Love, Jill