To Terrell: As you know, I wrote this book during a very difficult season of burnout. Thank you for showing me what it’s like to persevere in the middle of a broken leg and a broken heart. We are stronger because of the brokenness we share. I love you.
To Madison: By the time you read these words, you will be preparing to leave for college. It’s hard to believe we are at this crossroads. I love the deepening friendship we share and the way you challenge me to be a better person. You are wildly talented, and I cannot wait to see where you fly. I love you, MC.
To Jon-Avery: Your daily quest for holiness and integrity amazes me. You make me a better person. You’ve given me an example to pray for when I think about whom your sisters will marry one day. I love you, son. Thank you for changing my world.
To Emerson: Sweet Emmy, you add music to our home. You are passionate and determined. You are brave and confident, and you remind me daily to have courage. I love you. You change my world a little every day.
To my Kenyan family: My world is better because you’re in it. You give me daily perspective and make me want to give my all every single day.
To Kara: Having a sister as your best friend is almost too good to be true. I love you. Thank you for being my person.
To my parents: Mom and Dad, thank you for loving and supporting me in every phase and season of my life. I love you so much.
To my in-laws: You raised a world changer and then gave him to me. I love you, and I thank God for you.
To the Mercy House squad: You guys are much more than employees and coworkers—you’re friends. Thank you for working so hard to empower women around the globe, for listening and talking me off ledges, for reminding me I’m not a big deal and keeping me humble. I love you guys a whole lot.
To readers at wearethatfamily.com: You may just know me better than anyone, which is kind of a weird and beautiful gift the internet has given us. Thank you for being a part of my world.
To Bill Jensen, my agent: Thank you for all your solid advice and walking this writing road with me.
To the Baker Books team: Thank you for making this entire process easy. I’m excited about all the words we will write together.