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Writing a book is serious business. The written word carries enormous weight; consequently these words must be carefully chosen. We are aware of the individual influences that have come together to help us formulate our ideas, shape our philosophies, and believe in our work with all our heart. We acknowledge these influences.

We have learned about human behavior from those individuals right under our noses; for us it was the carefree innocence of our children that taught us (rather than the other way around), unaware of the lessons they were giving. Nothing, we discovered, is more filled with wonder than a wobbly toddler, more willing to learn than an enthusiastic student, more defiant than a rebellious teenager, and more resilient than the human spirit of the child. We acknowledge our children.

We work in a profession that offers us firsthand glimpses into unraveling families, splintered marriages, and hopeful second chances; and close contact with adults who strive to successfully blend families, sometimes against all odds. We are always amazed by their tenacity, their angst and their ability to right themselves even when their world tilts. We are proud to be a part of our clients’ lives and congratulate them on their accomplishments.

This book is born after a very long labor; it has been meticulously nursed by our managing editor, Regina Sara Ryan, who believed that we could do better, and would not allow us to stop writing until we had. The entire Hohm Press team has always stepped into the background as they pushed us into the limelight; we could not have done it without them.

Most of all we are humbled by Divine Intervention, placing us where we need to be when we need to be there.