Thank you to my cast of characters—all—
And most notably:
My charming, bright, utterly delightful daughters
who see life and choice,
The magnificent grandbaby boys whose spirits laugh
and love unconditionally;
My estranged son-in-law who is himself and “sees” me;
My brother who shares my beliefs and confusions with
the laws of the universe and possesses the same brand
of humor;
My niece with her joys and her baby boy, a soul of
curiosity and light;
My own mom and dad who remain with me always
with love, lessons, and promise;
The aunt and uncle who played surrogate parents and
taught me so much;
My cousin whose continuity of family smiles knowingly;
My new mom and dad with the lessons brought and
difference in love;
My brother-in-law in his kindness;
My husband’s aunt whose independence sings her own tune;
My husband’s uncle who offers warmth and strength;
My husband who has changed my life and grows with
me—gracefully and fitfully;
And Most especially:
Carol Adler, the publisher, who eased my direction
with her depth of wisdom and maturity of guidance.