Message to the children who will read my book POPCORN WITH NANA

[Theresa]

Your best times in life are right now. Don't rush to be an adult. In twenty years, you'll want to remember the moments you shared with family. Every family structure is different. Don't feel like your mom or dad not being in your home makes you any less than someone else. Grandmas and grandpas are family. Aunts and uncles are family. Brothers and sisters are family. Anyone that you love and cherish is family. Anyone who shares with you, teaches you and protects you is family. Your favorite neighbor, your teacher or community leader are family. Open your heart and share yourself with the person in your life that you consider family.