Finding Eliza (24 page)

A special heartfelt adoration to
Dede Nesbitt
and
Andrea Johnson Beck
.
Without you ladies I’d be sitting in a puddle with no creative words, no book, and many, many fewer days of smiles. God brought me through it with the two of you. Your creative gifts inspire me, your characters entertain me, and your prayers sustain me. The wicked humor is a total bonus. Love you ladies.

My writing group, The Otters.
You, ladies and gentlemen, have kept me sane. I look forward to the many adventures and oddly normal Google searches we will have together in the future. Thanks for holding my hand while we float. If you are writing, please find a group to call home. You can start by looking at
Jeff Goins’ Tribe Writers
.

My editor,
Staci Troilo
.
I don’t have enough thanks to show my gratitude. You gently and respectfully told me when I needed to move and change, and this book is better for it. You’re my ace. Thank you for everything!

My beta readers, who refined me.
You helped me give clarity and form to characters and ideas. Your feedback took a story that I loved and made it better.

Special thanks to my sister of the heart, Susan.
I can’t compress a lifetime into one sentence. All my love to you, your super hero, your beautiful little party planner, your mama, and a nod to heaven for your daddy.

Last, but most definitely not least, my God.
I’m thankful that He had plans for me.

“
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)