To all those who choose to follow their hearts and refuse to be limited by society’s norms, their own fears or physical and emotional challenges.

To my husband, who encouraged me when the struggle to get published overwhelmed.

To my father-in-law for his ongoing interest and his insistence that the villain receive suitable retribution for heinous crimes committed.

To my father, who inspires with his love of life and his continued joy and interest in the world—not to mention a daily diary spanning seventy-eight years!