Top credit for this book goes to my mother, Gloria Delores Mulligan. I would like to recognize her own faith journey, her daily commitment to prayer and church attendance, and her constant encouragement. There were those few times growing up when she chased me and my unruly brothers around the house with a shoe in her hand, yelling, "I don't mean maybe!" It was hard to take her too seriously. In my adult life, I look to her for guidance. I trust her 100% and I trust the One she follows 100%. She is one special lady.
I would like to recognize my loving wife, Helen Marie, who holds my hand and keeps my heart warm, especially on cold winter nights in our new home state of Iowa. She supports my calling to write daily and graciously gives me the moral support I need to accomplish all God asks of me.
To my children, Ryan, Nicole and Shane, I thank you for all the sacrifices you endure putting up with my writing deadlines. Each of you inherited the writing gene prevalent in our family for countless generations. I encourage you to nurture the talent you have within you and to write compelling stories with life lessons for future readers in the generations yet to come.
To my extended family, my ancestors and to the lost members of our family tree who have been recently found, thanks for sharing your lives with me. Thank you, cousin John, for endorsing this book and for encouraging me to keep stretching out of my comfort zone. A big shout out goes to cousin Mark, founder of Castaway Kids, and author of The Three Miracles. Thanks for bringing your music to my new home state and for being my first visitor after my relocation. I will keep encouraging my readers to send a couple of pesos your way in support of your charitable works south of the border.
To the Angels in the Outfield who believed in me when I wrote my first book, I say thank you. You will always be in my heart.
And to those who are reading this book, I say thank you. All of us in this world are filled with questions. We each have our own journey and our own purpose. Thanks for sharing the road with me and for taking the time to read this book.
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