This book is dedicated to the memory of my Mother, Iola Fortner, who always encouraged me in my writing.

I want to thank Brother Steve, my pastor, for his encouragement to go on a mission trip and to trust the Lord to provide the resources to go. I also want to thank him and my church family and our mission team for all their encouragement and support in both my journey through life and the mission trip to Stites, Idaho.

A special thanks to my sister, Char Nederveld, for her help editing and typing, as well as her encouragement and support.

And finally, my love and thanks to my husband, Gary, for his love and support in all my endeavors.