Acknowledgements And Thanks
Most importantly I want to thank God for never giving up on me. So many times in my life I was given chance after chance to repent and turn from my wrong. When I came around full cirlce He was there, waiting with His loving arms open, ready to show me the way to the healing I had been longing for.
I would like to thank my mother, God rest her weary soul, for the rekindled relationship that allowed us to grow close during her last years of life. Writing this book has opened my eyes to see things I could not see before-my mother's abuse! My grandparents started their cycle of abuse with my mother and continued the cycle with me. Praise God that the cycle has been broken and I am free to love my children as God intended me to-in a loving and nurturing way!
My neighbor Kathy has been a wonderful friend. She has been with me from the beginning of this project and has seen it through to the point of publishing! I thank God for her and her wonderful inspiration and the knowledge that she was able to share with me enabling me to write.
My husband Bill, who sat by me silently as I wrote, never once discouraging me. I am greatful that he was placed into my life at just the right time. Knowing everything about my past, he has chosen to love me for who I am and enjoyed my every accomplishment, encouraging me in his silent strength.
My brother Don for all the wonderful adventures while we were growing up. Having him by my side, even though he did not know what was going "behind closed doors" was important to me. He was literally my best friend!
My father, who did not know what was done to his daughter until just a few years ago, for still loving me and for not showing any anger or hatred towards those who have hurt me. He is a true example of a loving father!
My extended family, whom I love so much, for being there and encouraging me through this process. I love you ALL!
My children, Jenn, Steve, Billy, Samantha, and Abbi for being extremely loving and supportive though this journey. They have learned things about me that they did not know, that I was not proud of, and they took this knowledge and followed my lead - to not hate those who hurt me, instead to see them as God sees them, as souls needing forgiveness!
I would like to thank my mother, God rest her weary soul, for the rekindled relationship that allowed us to grow close during her last years of life. Writing this book has opened my eyes to see things I could not see before-my mother's abuse! My grandparents started their cycle of abuse with my mother and continued the cycle with me. Praise God that the cycle has been broken and I am free to love my children as God intended me to-in a loving and nurturing way!
My neighbor Kathy has been a wonderful friend. She has been with me from the beginning of this project and has seen it through to the point of publishing! I thank God for her and her wonderful inspiration and the knowledge that she was able to share with me enabling me to write.
My husband Bill, who sat by me silently as I wrote, never once discouraging me. I am greatful that he was placed into my life at just the right time. Knowing everything about my past, he has chosen to love me for who I am and enjoyed my every accomplishment, encouraging me in his silent strength.
My brother Don for all the wonderful adventures while we were growing up. Having him by my side, even though he did not know what was going "behind closed doors" was important to me. He was literally my best friend!
My father, who did not know what was done to his daughter until just a few years ago, for still loving me and for not showing any anger or hatred towards those who have hurt me. He is a true example of a loving father!
My extended family, whom I love so much, for being there and encouraging me through this process. I love you ALL!
My children, Jenn, Steve, Billy, Samantha, and Abbi for being extremely loving and supportive though this journey. They have learned things about me that they did not know, that I was not proud of, and they took this knowledge and followed my lead - to not hate those who hurt me, instead to see them as God sees them, as souls needing forgiveness!