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Many people believed this project had a place in space, many people have encouraged and supported my writing over the years; have generally believed in me. But one man’s calm and confident answer when I asked, “Do you think this is publishable?” is literally the sole reason I saw this book through to completion. Caleb Warnock said yes and guided me every step of the way. Buckets of gratitude to you, Caleb.

To early readers who provided critiques and candid feedback, your fingerprints are on these pages. Thank you, Kailee Savage, Robin Roberts, Melissa Richardson, Matt Evans, Christopher Stallings, Marnie Stallings, Kristin Stockham, Mrs. H., Steph Lineback, and all of my fellow students who attend Wednesday night writing class.

Special thanks go to friends who have provided miscellaneous assistance and all around good juju. Thank you, Taylor Hinton, Carene Battaglia, Christy Casimiro, Jill Williamson, and Veronica Deschambault.

And two friends, who I’m confident my husband joins me in thanking because they fill my leaky wells, Amy DesRosier and Todd Mitchell.

Darrell Driver created the beautiful cover art specifically for the book. I simply love it. Gracias, Darrell. Then Delphine Keim-Campbell defied time constraints and produced a stunning cover design. I can’t thank you enough, Del—for the cover, layout design, discovering my use of the word “saddle” when I meant “sidle”, and for being my friend.

Without Mark and Kathy Calkins, this book would not exist... for many reasons. From providing the opportunity for our family to move to Utah, to your gracious help getting the book in a publishable format, Chris and I extend our deepest gratitude.

I feel indebted to the city of American Fork, and the American Fork Arts Council, led by Lori England, for supporting the arts in full. The commitment to local writers through the creation of classes, conferences, and a press has benefited amateur and professional writers from across the state and beyond. Everyone involved deserves a standing ovation. I’m humbled by the dedication of those who give their time, financial resources, and talent. I stand in a line of many who say thank you.

Our three sons have stretched in many ways to support the writing and publishing of this book. Parke, Duke and Redmond, I couldn’t be more proud to be your mother. Thank you for taking on a little more and exercising patience. You’re all three an example to me. My love for you is truly boundless.

Chris, my husband, has read every word I’ve ever written and rewritten. Multiple times. He doesn’t love everything I write, but he loves me. Thank you for helping me cultivate the moments to work and for maintaining a healthy perspective when I’ve lost mine. Our boys are your sons. Lucky me.