Dedication

LadyAmp is dedicated to my husband Ed. Without his love, his support and his undeniable courage to go through what he did for me, I wouldn't have made it through this ordeal. He has been my friend, my support, my rock and a shoulder to cry on when I needed one. He accepted me long before I ever did. My hope and prayer is that every LadyAmp in this world has the same support I am so fortunate to have.

To my Ohio family, who never once looked at me like I was less than who I am, I am so grateful to you. And to my sister Sue and Mom in California, you always kept me on my toes, (even though there are only 5 now :-) and supported my triumphs and cried with me at the setbacks. You have no idea what it means to have such a supportive family!

To my son Patrick, who never let me get away with feeling sorry for myself and still doesn't, I love you. In so many ways he's made me face some of my biggest fears by standing with me when I was too scared to stand alone.

To my daughter Debbie who prayed and cried for me, and my son David who never wavered in his belief I would make it, I love you more than anything and I couldn't be prouder of you!.

From my family in California, Florida, Georgia and Nebraska (you know who you are!! :-) who supported my husband as much as myself, I adore you!

To my family, I dedicate these pages. I love you all.