A Seven Words Thank You

What a whirlwind year!

I moved to the Pacific Northwest to be near siblings and parents with blessing of fond farewells from dear friends in Indiana. Thanks to the encouragement of many the first book is steadily making its way to the presses. So many blessings, permit me to name just a few as we prepare to nestle in for the holidays:

THANK YOU

• Jesus – for your sacrifice and providence, my doubts and periodic tantrums not withstanding, I owe everything to you.
• Acelyn, Tori, Chris and Judy – 20 years of family connections in Indy. May your endeavors be blessed and bring light and life.
• Laurie – for unfailing cheerleading and late night discussions that inspire and encourage. Without you the book would not be hitting stores soon.
• Aaron – for hours of counsel, wisdom and intellectual friendship as I endeavor to bring science and faith together.
• Jim, Andy, Kat, Tim and Chris – for years of dear friendship, good times and adventures living in worlds made of dice, painted figures and a litany of literary lols as we make fun of ourselves.
• Sarah, Ana, Travis, Lucy, Prosper, Schaefer, Jude, Ruth, and Levi – for opening your hearts and hearths to a newcomer in the Northwest. Your kindness, charity and encouragement made a hard year much easier.
• Dennis and Cindy – for sharing Thursday’s with me while I tried to find my place and bring Seven Words to Xulon Press.
• Carrie – for friendship and support through hard times and believing in me to do it.
• Barlow’s Restaurant – for lending one of your booths to a stray.