4). Never Let Me Go. By Kiki LaFleur-Wilson

This is the story of my crazy, hard, challenging, wonderful, loving, unbelievable, strange, unpredictable life....

I Dedicate this book the the following people....................

Norman and Carol, also known as. Fritz and Dumplin. My beautiful and funny parents.

I would not be here if it were not for my parents... Duh.. But it's deeper than that!!!!

They taught me about Laughter... Pure belly gutt laughter. To be honest, I don't really laugh I giggle more than anything, but it's like a giggle that is so contagious. Once I start laughing, everyone around me laughs at my laugh and it's just the funniest thing ever. I even snort at times if I can't catch my breath from laughing so much. I can't believe I'm admitting all of this stuff, but if my book is going to be a good book, you need to know a little about where I came from, and where I come from now... Where I come from..... 0ohhh They broke the mold on this girl that's a fact and I'm going to admit it right this moment. One time only! I miss you Mom and Dad, I miss having you to call when times were so tough and I just needed to get things off my chest. You always knew by the tone of my voice when you would answer your phone if something was wrong with me just by my first hello. I had a tough time with my Mom growing up, but now I know why.... we made up for lost time in 1993. I'll explain that part in the book, so you just have to wait.... My Dad.... I miss you so much too. Oh boy here come the tears just knowing how lucky I was to be their daughter. We can choose our friends, but we can't choose our family!

I once laughed so hard with my children trying to teach them the Robot dance I peed right then and there... I sat down in the chair and could not get up... I truly think that was one of the funniest moments in my life. But then again there's been so many, I think that's what got me through all the tough times. My Sweet Wonderful Children.......

I also dedicate this book to my Sister, Sherry. also known as Sherry Berry... Or Poop...
Yeah, I never called her that but.. it's true. This book is called Never Let Me Go, and it's because of her.... I have tears swelling in my eyes right now that I'm fighing back because, the last day I saw her alive, she hugged me and wispered in my ear, "Never Let Me Go". She died suddenly later that night and I will never in a trillion years ever forget that hug. I wonder to this day if she knew she was going to die. There's so many unanswered questions, but I just know.. Im so happy to have had that sisterly one last Hug.... Hugs to me today.... mean the world from anyone. I'm a Hug Bugg..... I miss you my sweet sister. My beautiful big sister! I will NEVER EVER LET YOU GO....

I dedicate this book to my daughter Shanelle. also known as: Sha, Shaquita, ScoobyDoo, Sassafrass, Shaniqua, and so many other endearing little nick names.

If I could put hearts all next to her name I would. She's been the sweetest child since the moment she was born. She's going to be 25 in a couple of months and I'm totally freaked out about it, but.... I still look young and feel young in my heart and I hope I passed that on to all of my children. Thank you Shanelle for being so strong willed, so unafraid to soar, such a perfect daughter with this sassyness that's really adorable. I don't want to admit that to you but it is.. You my sweet daughter are a pure gift to your Mom and Dad... I did something right! I had to have done something right to have a daughter like you!!! I love your freckles and your amazing Green eyes and your smile and your heart and your giggle and your love of life and I miss you each and every minute of everyday!
I love you more than life it's self. You saved mine twice when you were only 9 years old, when I had those two seizures. Both seperate times you did not go to school because you did not feel well. Thank God you were home from school those two days.... Thank you for calling 911 and saving my life honey... Thank you, thank you, thank you!

I dedicate this book to my other daughter Chellsea. also known as Chell Bell, Seashell, Chellie,
Lil Miss Hollywood, Marilyn Monroe, Mikey, C.G. and so many other endearing nick names.

I have to admit.... Chellsea is so much like me it's scary........ She's got my little nose..

© Kiki LaFleur-Wilson