Acknowledgements

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irst and foremost I want to Thank Jesus Christ, my Lord and Savior for this story, His story, and my life. Without Him, there is no

purpose.

Rick, you are my husband and soulmate. Your love has blessed my life in so many ways. You have shown me that from the moment we said, “I do,” our love story was the start of something beautiful. Life with you has been filled with lots of joy, and yes, sorrow, but nothing compares to the moments when you and I go before our heavenly Father in prayer, united as one and surrender our souls to His will for our lives. We can just be together, Jesus, you and me. Thank you for your faith, your hope, and your love that lasts forever. I cannot imagine this journey with anyone else. I loveyou.

Jacob and Elijah: my two wonderful sons. You are both a joy to me and your father and I am so proud that God chose me to be your mom. You continue to bring joy to my life every day. I pray that God will continue to

bring blessings to your lives, as you live for Jesus, and give Him the honor and glory in everything you do.

Mom and dad; Ron and Kathie Eaton; and Gary and Letha Daniels, I thank you for directing and teaching us the truth and love of Jesus Christ. Because of our deepened relationship with Jesus, our lives are far richer. We owe it all to you.

Sherri: my dear twin sister. Though you may be a few minutes older, I was there when your heart took its first beat. You have been by my side ever since and I thank you for our special bond. I cannot imagine life without my twin. Thank you for being strong when I was weak and taking care of my family when I could not. I will love you forever.

To the rest of my family and friends, thank you for your love, friendship, and encouragement during the writing of this book. Your prayers and support mean everything to me. You have no idea how important these were and continue to be today.

Wendy Bender, Inspire Ministry Team. Thank you for your friendship, inspiring words, and encouragement during the writing of this book. Your prayers and friendship mean everything to me.

Matt Hall, PA, Onsted Family Care and his wonderful team. Thank you for your dedication and reliable care year after year. My family and I always know that when unexpected health issues strike, we can rely on you to receive the best care possible. You are appreciated, and we are so grateful to you.

Dr. Lawrence J. Desjarlais, MD and your team—You all went above and beyond in offering your special services. We would not be where

we are today without your loving support. Thank you, too, for your enthusiasm for this book. It could not have happened without you. Thanks to James A. Auberle MD, Dr. Michael A. Nagel, MD, Rachel

Van Niel, CNP, Dr. William Bingaman, and all of their incredible staffs.

This whole process was rife with a variety of health ailments along the way.

Your support of my writing during this time means the world to me. You went far above and beyond to make me and my family as comfortable as possible. Your kindness is priceless.