Thank you to my ever-loving husband, Omar, for your continual support as you watch me find my dreams and then follow them.  I love you and appreciate all you do for me, not least of which is your constant encouragement.

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Thank you also to my amazing children who have put up with me not only as your mother, but also your teacher.  You have been very forgiving on both counts.  What's more, thank you for letting me change jobs halfway - it's a good thing to still have choices at my age.  And most of all, thanks for putting up with me when I pick you up from school still wearing my painting gear.  I love you forever.