The Journey Home
I heard Cale yell out. I glanced over to see Cale and Lily both high-fiving each other—Lily had apparently scored a goal. I yelled, “Go Lily!”
Lily looked over at me and smiled as she gave me a thumbs-up.
Monica hit me in the arm and asked,
“Hey, is that the camel Cale brought to the hospital the day the twins were born?”
Evie and Lucy were playing with the giant camel as Jack walked over to them. “Where did you guys get that?” he asked.
Lucy pointed to Cale and said, “Uncle Cale gave it to us!”
Jack spun around and took off running after Cale. “You bastard!”
Monica sighed. “Some things never change.”
I laughed and shook my head. “Nope. I wouldn’t want things any other way.”
Darrin – Thank you for all that you do to support me. Thank you for your help, your patience when I’m sitting at my computer sometimes until after midnight, and for your inspiration! I love you, Darrin, so very much. You are my everything. Always and forever.
Lauren – I thank God every day for you. You’re my breath of fresh air every single day. Even when you’re rolling your eyes at me, talking back to me, staring at me like I’m an idiot, telling me you already know something I’m trying to explain to you… when I know for a fact you don’t know, cleaning your bathroom and bedroom….oh wait…I’m still waiting for you to do that. I love doo so very much!
Kristin Mayer – Thank you for always being my friend first and foremost. You’ll never know how much it means to me to have you read along as I write. I love how we throw ideas off each other and you totally get me! I’m so blessed to have you in my life and as my friend.
Ari Niknejadi – You make me laugh all the time with your one liners. I can’t wait to start writing the book using them all! LOL! I’m still waiting on you to find your RFB. Thank you for being an amazing friend and a wonderful mother. I also wanted to say thank you so much for taking the beautiful photo that I used for the cover of this book. It says more than I could have ever hoped. Love you girl!
My beta readers – Kristin Mayer, Heather Davenport, and Laura Hansen, thank you both so much for taking the time to beta read for me. I appreciate it more than you will ever know.
Nikki Sievert – Thank you for EVERYTHING you do for me. You are the last eyes on my each of my babies and for you to take time out of your busy life to help me…I can only say thank you thank you thank you! Girls trip with you, Kristin, and me to NYC!
Lisa Wilson – I can never begin to express how much I love this cover. You did an amazing job and I cannot wait to work with you on more projects. This is by far one of my favorite covers.
Kelly’s Cowboy Chasers – I just adore all of y’all. Thank you for making me smile on days I really needed it. Thank you for your support and love as well!
Kelly’s Most Wanted – Thank you for being such an amazing street team. I don’t think words could ever express my gratitude.
My HIPAA girls – Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! You are amazing friends and I’m blessed to have known you.
Kathy Bankard – You do so much for me and I hope you know how much I appreciate it. You’re the best! Love you girl.
To my readers/friends – I wake up every morning and feel so blessed and it’s because of your love and support. I hope and pray that I can continue to keep writing the stories that pull you in and have you longing for more. Thank you for allowing me to follow my dreams. Without you….none of this would be possible. Thank you!
Mom – Thank you for raising me to the person I am today. The journey of life sure is hard as hell and I really wish you were here to help on some of these steep hills…but then again…you are here. I love you.
Patty – I love you. Thank you for being there for me and being the best big sister ever.
Last but certainly not least. Thank you, God, for the blessing you have bestowed upon me. I’m in awe of your grace and I pray I never let a day go by where I do not close my eyes and thank you.