Something happened to me the day our daughter was born. A part of me healed. To hear the cries of our daughter move through my body like a warm breeze was probably one of the most magical moments of my life. I’ve never felt so complete as I did the moment she looked up into my eyes. I’m honored to be able to share this with you.
As I watched you this morning with Maegan, my heart was so overcome with so much love that I had to step out of the room. I took a walk outside and let the tears fall from eyes as I thought about how blessed I truly am to have a woman so amazing love me like you do. To watch you, Amanda, with our daughter, who is everything to me, is just the most wonderful experience I’ve ever had.
I thank God every single moment I can that he gave me the strength to put my mistakes behind me and that he gave you the courage to love me enough to forgive me. I love you so very much, Amanda. I promise you, I will always be there for you and Maegan. You both are my entire world. You’re both my everything.
Thank you for believing in me.
Forever yours,
Brad
Scott
Dear Jessie,
As I sit here and look at our beautiful daughter, Lauren, I’m taken back to the day you told me you were pregnant. Nothing had ever affected my world like those words did. I went from feeling one emotion to a totally opposite emotion when you said the words, I’m pregnant.
As the months went on, I was blessed with being able to see your body change and watch your stomach grow. I realized that you had given me so many moments like that very day you announced you were pregnant.
I’ve never seen anyone so beautiful in my life as you were each morning. The glow on your face and the sparkle in your eyes caused my heart to drop every single time. The feel of our child moving inside your body was an experience I just can’t put into words. Seeing a tiny little elbow move from one side of your stomach to the next while we sat there in awe was probably one of my most favorite moments. Your strange eating habits—well, maybe I should just leave that one alone.
What I’m trying to say is that the last few months have been the most amazing, miraculous, wonderful, delightful, enchanting months of my life.
Thank you for loving me. Thank you for being you, Jess. I will never truly be able to write down in words how much I love you and how much your love means to me. I hope you feel it though.
Thank you for being an incredible mother, and I look forward to seeing us both grow, not only as mother and father but also as husband and wife.
You and Lauren are the two most important people in my life. I promise to love you and protect you both. I promise I will do my best to be the husband and father you both deserve.
With all my love,
Scott
I thank God every day for allowing me to be able to tell the stories that are in my head and put them down on paper.
Darrin—Thank you for just being you. Your support means the world to me, and I will never be able to thank you enough. You listen to me go on and on about my fictional friends, and you even help me brainstorm new stories. I am tru
ly blessed to have you in my life. Thank you for loving me.
Lauren—Thank you for being on the cover of this book. You will never know what it means to me. Each day, you make me so proud, and I have such hopes and dreams for you. Always stay true to yourself. I love doo so very much.
Ari Niknejadi– Thank you for being you and for never filling my head with bullshit. This last year has been crazy. We are kindred spirits though—always. Remember that! RFB girl…R. F. B. Love you!
Gary Taylor—Thank you so much for your support and friendship. It has been an awesome ride, and I’m so glad you were along for it!
Heather Davenport—I know I always say this, but I really would be lost without you. You are amazing and keep me going. I’ve never known anyone who works as hard as you do and is so damn organized. Jesus H. Christ…I need to learn your skills. I love you, girl!
Kristin Mayer—My Special K. I don’t know how I would make it some days if it wasn’t for your positive attitude. You make me laugh, and you always keep it real. I’m so blessed to call you a friend. I’ve never met anyone with such a giving and caring heart as you. I can’t wait to see what the future holds. Oh, by the way, you are one kick-ass author, too, I might add. Love you, girl!
Jemma Scarry—Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Your beta-reading skills are like none other. Your friendship though means more to me than you will ever know. You are an amazing mother, wife, and friend. I am so very blessed to have you in my life. I hope you know that. I can’t wait to see you in July! I love you, girl!
JoJo Belle—No one makes me laugh like you do. Seriously…you are probably one of the funniest people I know, and you are also one of the kindest people I know. Thank you for always dropping everything when I send you one of these silly books to read. Your comments make me laugh, and the fact that you take the time to do this means more to me than anything. I admire you, girl, and I don’t know how you do it all. Thank you for your friendship. I cherish it! Can’t wait to see you in July! Love you, girl!
Nikki Sievert—Thank you so much for taking time out of your life to read these books! You are the last person to see them before I hit publish, and for that…I have to say THANK YOU!
Molly McAdams—Girl, I love you! I love our lunch dates and our silly text messages. I don’t know how I would do it without you! I miss your face so much when I don’t get to see you. You are one of the most real people I have ever met. I love that about you. Never change! #PeasAndCarrots
Jovana Shirley—Thank you for all your hard work that you put into editing each book! You’re the best!