I dedicate all my writing to my dad who encouraged me to write; to my nephew David who designed this website to give me a forum to express myself; to my sisters Mary and Patricia who have encouraged me; to my very special family of friends, Marlene, Brian and Joe, who have stuck by me in my darkest hours and who have taught me to laugh again; to my nieces Holly and Christine who have been there for me. Thank you all for your love and support. I could not have done any of this without you by my side. Most of all, I thank God for giving me all these wonderful people to love.