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Writing the book seemed easy compared to sitting down to write acknowledgments. I feel like it's Oscar night, and I have sixty seconds to say thank you- and hope I don’t forget to mention my spouse, my parents, my children, my friends, my in-laws, my brother, my brother in-law and my editor- of course! So, here is my attempt to document this abstract concept of gratitude to those that have helped me accomplish my first published works.

There is no published works without a publisher. So, thank you Energion Publications for taking a chance on a first time author like me! Your mission, your marketing plans, your grace and your company honor God! I feel privileged to work with you! The editing process surprisingly was less painful than child birth (I think that’s a good thing?). The amount of professionalism, consistency, accuracy and sensitivity to presenting an authentic Godly message are some of your greatest strengths!

I can only hope to properly say thank you for the support of all my family and friends during this several year process to follow this desire to help spread this important message God has shared with me. A huge thank you to my wonderful husband and children that allowed me to nap during the day on a regular basis during the times when I wrote or edited in the middle of the night (when else would a stay at home mom write?).

It only seems fair to say much gratitude is sent out to those that have helped shaped me spiritually. There are many that have provided encouragement and molding in my own faith walk. They are the men and women in Bible studies I have sat with, cried with, and prayed with. They are the cherished brother and sister members of the “Out of the Box” Bible study group. They are the women that are paving the way as strong, Christian, grace-filled, female leaders for others to follow as an example who faithfully inspire me like Arthelene Rippy, Joyce Meyers, Beth Moore, Donna Partow, Lisa Bevere and others.

Then there are the kindnesses of strangers that have impacted this process as well. Thanks to Amy Newmark, editor with Chicken Soup for the Soul books for personally delivering the good news that my book title didn’t infringe on Simon & Schuster’s book titles. Thanks to the men & women I have encountered over the years at the Ft. Walton Beach Waterfront Rescue Mission that shared your stories, your pain and your victories about this mighty God we serve. You are the essence of hope in my life. You have been the face of Jesus to me. I am constantly inspired to proclaim the good news of how Jesus saves and Jesus loves, as boldly in faith as you do.