Nick Harrison for always believing in this story and me
Chip MacGregor, agent, for always challenging,
encouraging, and offering sage wisdom
Barbour Publishing for their energy and inspiration
Acquisitions Editor Annie Tipton for listening to Abby’s voice
Holly Lorincz and Joanne Simmons for their insightful editing
Beth Greenfeld and Kitty Eisele, my writing group
Fred Ricker, John Enloe, and Bruce Stewart, all Clock Docs
Michelle Albanese, for her unfailing support, encouragement, and GPS
Gilda Carter, a friend who loves unconditionally
Barb Boughton, my friend and sister in Christ
Lori Galloway, for sharing her journey to hope
on the anniversary of her daughter’s death
Shaunna Bohan for helping with Discussion Questions
The Writers Center, Bethesda, Maryland
Lake Forest Park Presbyterian Church who made God’s house feel like home
Marvin Wayne, for medical information in Blaine, Washington
The Pink Brains Book Club, my favorite book club that never actually bowled
Will Stewart for supporting my writing
Julia Stewart and Christine Stewart, our beloved daughters
Charlie Baxter, my UM professor for “Seeing from the Balcony”
Alyson Hagy for continued friendship
and support beyond being my UM professor
Bill and Ruth Roetcisoender, I love you both so much
James Scott Bell, Lydia Harris, Catron Enloe,
Robert Burroughs, Sherry Larson
My heavenly Father who carries me now and forever