Dedication

To Karin, the love of my life. Words simply can't express all that I'm grateful for. I know that sometimes I live in another world — but always know that it would be a cold world without you.

To my children, Karren, Shannon, Kasey, Brian, Courtney, Jaren, Carlen, Kristin, Logan, and Ben — and to little Olivia yet to come (as I write this). For some of you I was there at your birth, some of you I have known for only a few years, but know that each one of you is a treasure to me.

To Mom and Dad, you are still with me every day. I live to make you proud.