For their friendship and support, and for visiting me in various tiny military towns, thank you to Antoinette Curl, Kandra Rivers, and Larry Ballay.
I am indebted to the bravery and generosity of my in-laws, Ruth and Danny Jackson. Special thanks as well to my grandparents, Rosa and Bill Starnes and Mary and Ray Martin, and to the aunts and uncles who have inspired me and shared their stories with me over the years. Uncle Dan, thank you for putting up with me as teenager. I hope I haven’t embarrassed or shocked any of you too much.
And finally, for sharing his life with me through thick and thin, and for helping to create and support our beautiful family, thank you to my husband, Ross.