Kid Talk Flipbook For Review 05.10

Acknowledgments
Kid Talk would not exist were it not for the parents who had the wisdom to seek support
for their grieving children while absorbed in grief themselves. Thank you, parents, for
being alert to your child’s needs. You made a difference in their lives and in mine. I have
learned, and continue to learn from these precious and hurting young ones.
A stream of caring adult professionals and volunteers contributed to the growth
and development of this curriculum. The list includes, but is not limited to, Dr. Bob
Baugher, Ph.D. Dr. Julia Fanslow, Geri Schnitzer-Newson, Nanette Flynn, Shannon Holt,
Lisa Smith, Liane Wolbert, the wonderful staff and leadership of Lighthouse Christian
Center in Puyallup, WA, and my friend, gifted teacher and encourager, Rae Ann Kelly.
Special thanks go to John Davis for our website design and development, and to Erica
Davis for her beautiful, sensitive book cover designs. They have also provided invaluable
marketing advice and support.
Brian Montgomery must be the most patient editor that ever was. My heartfelt thanks
to all of you, to my husband Dave, and family, and to the many who are not listed here. I
hope you know who you are and how grateful I am to you all.
Mel Erickson
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