After years of just wanting to “do a record”, it’s hard to believe that it is finally done! My heart is full of thank yous to all who have supported me with love and kind words throughout the years. Mostly, I am full with gratitude to my God, who is with me every minute of every day. Psalm 139 says that He knows my every thought, and that He knew me even before I was born. It’s comforting to know that even in my darkest hours, I am constantly in His Grip! Thank you, Jesus, for giving me the desires of my heart. To Jim, you are without a doubt my EVERYTHING. I need you so much more than I ever say. Thank you for always letting me be me. You found me “somewhere out there”, and have loved me through it all. For letting me fulfill MY dream, I am grateful. Life’s a ride and I’m glad we’re on this Roller Coaster TOGETHER. Sure glad I didn’t say, “I’ll have to think about it!” I love you back 101 ways! To my baby girls, Mary Caroline and Elizabeth Grace, Mommy has loved you since the day I knew that you were to be mine. You have given my life reason and purpose, and I can’t imagine life without you. Thank you for the laughter and love. I could have it all, but life would be meaningless without the two of you. So Much Love...EVERYDAY! Keep singing girls--you sound amazing! To my Mama & Daddy, thank you for putting the dream in my heart and the music in my soul. Growing up with you in my life was beautiful. I love you both very, very much. To Granny & Pops, you listened to every good note and to every bad note while finding beauty in it all. Thank you for pushing me to be better. To Jamie & Elizabeth, you are everything good in the word “family”. I love each of you beyond words. Thank you for becoming my sister, Elizabeth, and Jamie Love, you are the best brother this gal could ever have. To Witt, Preston & Anna Cate, you are gifts from God. I will always love you. To Papa, Nannie, and Uncle Bill, the footprint you left on my heart is immeasurable. I miss you all very much. To my Hook and Raynor families, you are the family that God gave me, but more importantly, you are the family that I would choose. To Beach and Virginia, you’ve always been supportive of me, and I am grateful. Thank you for raising such a great son for me to marry. To John and Romona, thanks for listening to “my rough daft”. I am glad to have you in my life. To Alan, you are my biggest fan! Thanks for all the encouragement. To Travis, you are my “Life Coach”! This past year has been the happiest for me. You’ve pushed and challenged me, and forced me to think. You helped me find myself AND “my voice”! You gave my music sizzle. Thank you for pushing me hard! I can’t wait for the next chapter! Go ahead and make reservations at The Brasserie! To Mike D., you have been super fun to work with. Thanks for your excellence and for introducing me to the “car trashcan”. To Paul Jones, you are a musical genius! I am honored to just sit in your basement. Thank you for your passion. To Donnie Reis, you not only move me when you play, but you hear what is in my head. Thank you for the amazing music. To Kenny “Hot Sauce”, I am so proud of what we did! Thank you for the JOY! Keep on smiling... David Wise, thanks for teaching me how to hollar in my chest voice. Maybe now, I won’t sound like Little Orphan Annie! To Allison, David, and Coco, you’ve walked beside me for a very long time and have never asked me to be “more”. That’s a beautiful kind of love! Our duet is extra special, Al. I knew that it could only be you! You made me feel and look beautiful, David, for the first time in a long time. You all are a blessing. And Coco, Aunt Dee Dee loves you. To Victoria, Marty, Jordan, & Jacob, you are the family I most admire. Thank you for laughing and crying with me all these years. You are my gift from God. Oh, and a special thanks to Marty, you are without a doubt an “original” (code word)! To Candis & Greg, your friendship is constant and unconditional, and I love that. To Sarah & Doug, though your music is great, your friendship is even greater. Thank you for the duet. It is really special to me. To Brother Doug and Miss Faye, I have learned more about Jesus and His unconditional love by knowing you. Thanks for the love and encouragement you show me. I love you both! To Rufus, you have saved my life! You believed in me before I even believed in myself. The ‘fat girl’ before would have never done this album if she had not met you! You are a Godsend, our favorite marine, and family! To Glenn and Lounelle Draper, you have been the greatest influence on me musically. I love you both very much. To Lanny Palmer, Darlene Cox, & Tom Brunson, you saw something in me and believed! Thank you! To my Glenn Draper & Lake Junaluska Families, I love each of you so much! The days and nights we spent together singing and laughing are by far closest to my heart. Crissy, sorry I kept you up REALLY late! Love you. To the Websters, Hammers, Alleys, Jennings’, Dunns, Cobbs, Mauldins, Mentzers, Lawrences, Thomas’, Hulletts, Blairs, Perrys, Keeters, Pauls, Kuhns, McConnells, Benson-Jones’, Younkers, Ms. Pete & Andrew Henderson, your friendships are treasured. You are all precious to me. To Bethany, Micah, Shelby, Jordan, Lindsey, Jenny, McKenzie & Katie, thanks for making this easy! You all have blessed our family. To our Brogan Financial Family, thank you for EVERYTHING, which is A LOT! To Mount Hebron UMC, thank you for a great heritage. To First Baptist Concord, you have ministered to me and given me exactly what I’ve needed at just the right time. Thank you. To my Columbia College Gals and to my BC Bearcats, thanks for the memories! Miss you guys. A big ‘ole Thank You goes to all who sang with me on this album. What an overwhelming moment to have each of you with me in studio. Thank you for what you all mean to me. I love you very much! Sharing this time and gift of music with you was more precious to me than words can express. To the Players, it was magical to watch you in studio. Thank you for your musical genius.