To mom whose hugs I adore, and to dad whose hugs are sorely missed. I have been loved by you and therefore I know what love is. You have guided me, and I have found my path. By your devotion, I am now devoted. Through you I love this life. To Mandy for being a shining example to a little sister.
To Graham for Aaron, and for being an awesome father. To Shaun, who taught me so much in life, and whose smiles and laughter remain forever in my memory. To all my friends and those I have had the fortune to connect with, in past and present, as the moments we have shared have been fulfilling and precious to me.
To my husband, Gavin, who came into my life as an answer to a prayer and as an angel to show me the way. I admire you and I love you. Your ability to cry healed my soul and your arms around me make me whole. Through you, I am all that I can be. You brought with you the remaining pieces of the map which is my life, and your presence has made this book possible. You have enriched my life through your unwavering devotion, your courage, your daughter, your inner peace and your contentment with all that is.
To my children, I watch you grow and my universe expands. It is for you that I am, and for you that I will always be. The Universal Paradigm is my legacy to you.
I would like to thank eBookMall for their patience and advice, and for the opprotunity they have afforded me.
I honor the greatness in each and every one of you.
Amongst all the writings within my family, this one I hold dearest. It was written by my dad when he was unable to sleep one night. Make of it what you will. I just think it’s grand.
I am a product of my ancestors from time immemorial.
I am the reason they existed.
At this moment in time, I carry their collective lives on my shoulders.
My character reflects who they were and what they stood for.
But to them I am nothing.
Their blood sweat and tears are my legacy.