Acknowledgements

I would like to thank my best friend, Steve, who is also my husband. I could have never written this book without all his countless hours of editing—eight years to be exact! He loved me when I was unlovable. Then he loved me when I became loveable. He supported me and encouraged me through all these years. He believed in me and challenged me. And God used us as a team to transform disorganized ideas into a book.

Also, words cannot sufficiently express the gratitude I feel toward my friend Cindy Platt. She has been a tremendous encouragement to me during the writing of this book. She has journeyed with Steve and me every step of the way and prayed both for this book and for our Courageous Hearts Ministry. Her friendship and support have meant the world to me.

I love you both,

Sherilyn Cook