ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The author’s deepest thanks for insights and inspiration go to Sr. Frances Wink, SNJM; to Dean Crosgrove, P.A.C.; to Nancy Crosgrove, R.N.; and to the Very Reverend Michael G. Ryan, pastor of St. Janies Cathedral, Seattle. Zack Marley assisted with science questions. The help of Joseph Adam, Kij Johnson, Melissa Lee Shaw, Brian Bek, Jeralee Chapman, Niven Marquis, Dave Newton, and Catherine Whitehead was invaluable. And once again, deep appreciation to June Campbell as first reader.