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To my sister, Kathi, who always puts her children first and never stops working toward making sure they have a bright future.

To my sister-in-law, Jeanine, who has raised her children to use their talents and reach for their dreams.

To my sister-in-law, Lisa, who has followed her own path through parenting and guided her children to be curious and wise.

To my sister-in-law Sue, who does whatever needs to be done to keep her family happy and secure, even when it’s not so easy.

To my many friends and relatives who through the years have shared the parenting journey with me. We may raise our children differently, but we all do what we feel is best for our children and I respect each and every one of you.

To my mother-in-law, Kate, who has been a wonderful grandmother, keeping the family together when chaos threatened it.

To my mom, Ellen, who let me find my own path in life even when she didn’t understand or agree with my choices.

Happy Mothers Day to you all, I love you!