Creating this book took a lot out of me, but my parents and sister, Kelly, were there to
encourage and support me throughout the entire experience. Mom gets a special shout-
out for working tirelessly to help me edit the book into perfect shape in its nal hours. I
love you guys.
Much appreciation is also owed to the rest of my (ever-growing) family for its interest
in what I do and cheering me on whenever I need encouragement. Uncle Clyde and I may
never nish our garage projects, but at least I wrote a book!
I also owe much to all of the kind people in my hometown—Poplarville, MS—who
have supported me with their thoughts and prayers. Y’all seriously don’t know how much
it means to me. Every time I get stopped by someone on the street who has ...