by Elvira Diaz-Ocampo...

"In the autumn of my life with regard to my passion and desires, I am like a candle burning constantly throughout its existence, who
close to the end burns with intense brightness before a breeze extinguishes its flame forever"

Elvira Diaz Ocampo

      ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

I dedicate this page to my children, Daniel, Jennifer, Sarah, and Stephanie, my reluctant proofreaders- my adoring fans- at times my worst
critics- by far my greatest work of art.

Jennifer, though your stay was short, you dared to dream- seeing the world through the innocence of a child- always with a smile- you left your mark on my heart where you'll always live.