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I would like to dedicate this book to all those who made it possible.

You helped me to device the characters in this book and for everyone who stayed with me throughout. Each character is a life experience that we throughout.

This book pays homage to everyone who supported me and who became an inspiration for me in ways different from one another.

To my beautiful wife, Yamiri: Your unconditional love sustains me. Thank you for all that you are and all that you do. Your constant love and support motivate me to be a better husband, father, and writer. Your words of encouragement make me feel as if I could conquer the world.

I am blessed beyond measure to have you walk beside me, and I thank God every day for blessing me with you.

To my son, Joshua G Phipps, who has always made me proud! Since a young age, you have been an example of the best son, and I cannot express the happiness I feel when I hear people speaking well about you. You have been a source of content through and through. You are the reason that I never gave up—having you as my son is an honor.

To my stepchildren, Michael Gordon and Mikela Gordon, who allowed me to become a part of their lives. I always want to be a role model for you and want to let you know I will always be there for you!

To my four brothers and my sisters-in-law, Aristides and Evangelista: I would like to extend these thanks for your constant support and your valuable advice.

Samuel and Maria, who have been a support system no matter how adverse the situations became.

Yendi and Mairelis, who are also my pastors, who guided me and trusted me with the Christian education at Centro Familiar Cristiano. Thank you, thank you for always trying to bring the best out of me. Honorable Pastor Yendi, you are one of my favorite preachers.

David and Jacqueline: you both are the best examples of people who would do unconditional favors and who wouldn’t ask for anything in return.

To my beloved parents, Alfredo and Cristina Phipps, who gave their all just to provide for me and my brothers! I am happy to have parents like you.

Dad, thank you for teaching me the correct way of life, the importance of morals, and the importance of earning my living with dignity.

Mom, I love you. I love you a lot. Thank you for always loving me and making me who I am today.

To the apostles Jose and Scarlet Rosa: I love you very much. Apostle Jose, you are like a hero to me. Your lifestyle has been a living example for me to be a humble and helpful human being. Thank you for introducing me to Christian education and making me understand the importance of the biblical scriptures.

To Doctors Gabriel Elias and Hiddekkel Paulino: I am grateful that you made me step out of my comfort zone. Without you, this wouldn’t have been possible. Our educational trips to Greece, Turkey, Palestine, Jordan, and Israel have been life-changing experiences for me. I love the way you teach. Thank you.

I also want to thank a great friend, coworker, and book lover, Jennifer M. Wright. Thank you for your constant advice and support. Your persistence and resilience is something only found in people of substance.

Thanks to everyone who made it to the end, and thanks to you!

The readers who hold this piece written by me in their hands. I would like to show gratitude to all of you and thank you all once again.