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This work would not be possible without the support and encourage- ment from my family, friends, and colleagues. Specifically, sincere thanks and appreciation to Eileen Guidice, David Gilsenan, “Maggie,” Tina Neri-Badame, Gregory Locoparra, Denise Mojica, Mary Quinn, Kelly Greco, John and Mindy Gilsenan, Mike and Mary Lanni, Christine Lanni, Michael Lanni and Alyssa DeJoy, John and Gina Nicoletti-Gilsenan, Kate and Marwan Amaisse, Matt Gilsenan, and the late Gladys Gilsenan. Additionally, Maryanne Hedrick, Alex Keomurjian, Larry Lane, Joel Kunkel, Jim McCoy, Ian Klein, and the “Boys of 96 Teal” were in my corner to cheer me on to complete this book. Creating this book would not have been possible without key people who worked with me to inspire the idea, make necessary connections, and develop ideas. I am extremely grateful to Anthony Chiffolo, Maxine Taylor, and Lettie Conrad for their literary and publishing expertise and direction. Inspiration comes in many forms, so I remain forever grateful to the thousands of men and women whom I had the privilege to care for, and care about, as my patients over two decades of nursing and midwifery practice. They, above all else, inspire me. Thank you for sharing your lives and stories with me that left a permanent mark within my soul. Acknowledgments