To my loving wife Kristen and my children Vinnie, Piper, and Memphis, who inspire me each and every day.
I’d also like to thank my parents, Tom and Marlene Lijewski; all family members and friends, including but not limited to: Eight Ball Grifter (John Mizga, Matt Theodoroff, and Dylan Ratzsch); the Deans (Morgan May Moallemian and Eric Hardy); Doug and Leslie Ditto; Sam Ditto; Jacob Ditto; and every band and every person who has contributed to life’s experience.
~ Wade Lijewski
Mom and Tom for remaining my baseline for morality.
The sisters who complete my Circle: Colleen and Julie, whose roles in this lifetime have given me the strength, power, and courage I would not have had as only one.
My son, Michael, for proving to me that I’ve done something right in this world.
My son, Alex, whose story ideas and creativity can be seen throughout every page of this book.
To Rob, my One and Only Devil Forever – for bringing me back to life and showing me that some risks, no matter the outcome, are worth it.
And to my Dad, who taught me to love thunderstorms, to find the positive in a negative world and to always trust myself despite all else. No matter where you may be in the Universe at any given moment, you will always be with me because your real home is in my Soul.
~ Doreen Serrano