One Lavender Ribbon

Acknowledgments

I wrote this book and placed it on a shelf. It was a book of my heart, and I was content to leave it there. But there were three people who read it and weren’t satisfied with that. They insisted One Lavender Ribbon should be shared. For that, I thank you: Diane; my husband, John; and Julie Palella—who told me One Lavender Ribbon was her favorite book that she’d ever read. Those words forced me to lift it from the shelf, dust off the cobwebs, and dive back into the story of Adrienne, Will, Pops, and Sara. I’m so glad I did.

JoVon, thanks for your work, thoughts, ideas, and an unstoppable amount of enthusiasm.

Kelli, you took this book, nurtured it, cherished it, and helped mold it into something beyond what I dreamed. Your encouragement has made me a stronger writer, and your commitment to the project made it a much more powerful read. Thanks for being on this journey with me. If the pages sing, it’s your song they’re playing.

Sarah Sundin, thank you for sharing your knowledge of World War II and for being a beta reader for me. I’m so glad we connected.

A special thank-you to every man and woman who is now serving or who has ever served in the armed forces. You place your lives on the line so we can live without fear. You are my heroes.