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Effie, thank you for your numerous suggestions and encouragement. You have been a worthy helpmate in all phases of ministry. Daughter Laura Myer has been of inestimable help in the technical aspects of assembling a manuscript. Dr. Jenny Morris, also a daughter and writing professor, has provided valuable input and guidance. Clint, who has always loved a good story, has patiently listened to the experiences of his father. Daughter-in-law Deidra has been a great help in choosing the images for the cover. Greg Lane has been gracious in sharing his artistic skills in designing the cover. Sons-in-law Richard Myer and Scott Morris have graciously fended for themselves to allow their wives time to help tie up the final steps of the publication process.

I am indebted to all the families who have trusted me to walk with them in difficult times. As you have opened your hearts to me and shared your deepest feelings, I have counted it a sacred privilege to stand with you and share in your grief.

I am grateful for the encouragement of Carolyn Cole, and the Hospice of the Valley, with whom I ministered in its infancy. There are a number of unnamed individuals in the churches that I have served who recognized my spiritual gift for compassion, perhaps before I did, and encouraged me to follow wherever it led.

Finally, I am indebted to the Robert Peck family and Peck Funeral Home for providing me the opportunity to extend my ministry far beyond normal retirement age.