Incredible appreciation and gratitude for my family.

Mom and Dad- thanks for always encouraging me in all my endeavors, and sparing nothing of yourself for my sake, and Larysa's sake. Thank you for all the patience and understanding, and for all the opportunities you gave me that you never even had yourself. I promise to share the gift of love you gave to me with the world.

Larysa- thank you for being my big sis, my friend, and my confidante. Thank you for the perspective when I had none, the respect when I deserved none, and the guidance when I saw none. You are the heart and soul.

My Baba- through incredible barriers of language, age, and experience, you understand me better than any other person ever has. May you continue on your spiritual path even now that I see your world but not you.

Extended family: Peen, Josh, Dishboy, Denny, Jesse, and all my wonderful friends- Namaste!