First and foremost, I want to thank God for the inspiration to write and theability to inspire others. I must acknowledge and thank my brother ReverendJim Purnell and wife Rose Mary, Sister Dorothy Gainer who has alwaysencouraged me. My aunt, Annie Kelly who took me to my first parade whenI was a child, my uncle Rev Thorton Smith who spoke encouraging wordsto everyone; my Aunt Mamie and cousin Joann, Dorothy Averyhart ownerof Dorson Sales; Ludeen Moore, owner of Moore's Home Health Care;Jeanette Robertson, owner of Children are the Future; Sheila and BrendaMitchell, John and Susan White, and Ruby Henderson.; Nephew JamesGainer and wife Phyllis; Nephews; Daniel Sims, Dwayne Gainer, DarrylGainer, Rick Evans, Erick and Derick Stone. Nieces; Diane Marchbanks, Penny Williams and husband Michael; Janet Phillips and husband Earl;Elder Robert Nichol and wife Theresa; Cousins Charles and Helen Forest, Shirley Givens, Friend and Attorney Fred T. Work, also my Aunt Lula Nashwho is 91 years old and still encouraging. Last but not least, my great nieceArlisher Jones.