THANK YOU TO:
My grandmother Margaret, for teaching me strength and perseverance.
My mother, Mary, for showing me a strong work ethic.
My twin sister, Marilyn, for understanding me to my core.
My mother-in-law, Audrey, for being an example of what a good human being should be.
My daughters, Montgomery, Mahalia, Sedalia, and Sage, for giving me new perspectives on how to be a better person.
And my bride, my wife, my ride-or-die, Nena, for always believing in me and showing me what true unconditional love is.
Photographer Jody Horton, food stylist Tim Byres, and producer John Paul Dingens for the beautiful photography and fun on set.
The team at National Geographic: senior editor Allyson Johnson, project editor Ashley Leath, designer Jerry Sealy, photo editors Katie Dance and Jill Foley, creative director Elisa Gibson, director of photography Adrian Coakley, and senior production editor Michael O’Connor.