When I was a kid, one popular song was "This Is Dedicated to the One I Love." That song title really fits my purpose in this section. The one person on earth that I love the most is my wife, Virginia, and this book is dedicated to her. Without her support, encouragement, and help, you would be reading a different book—maybe by a different author.
Virginia was a major force behind the book from the beginning. When Ben Ryan from Microsoft Press approached me to write a book, Virginia urged me to say yes. When the time frame for completing chapters collapsed into a shorter than expected period, it was Virginia who stepped into the gap to relieve me of all household responsibilities. She also supported me as I worked long hours to complete the book. When I needed an extra pair of eyes to proofread chapters before submitting them to Microsoft Press, Virginia rose to the occasion again. Finally, when I gave all that I could to the book but felt that still more was required, it was Virginia who said a prayer to remind me that I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.