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deep faith as is my mother, and this ‘decision’ needed to come from above. Peggy passed away when Keaton was only a child, but her kind face and her thoughtfulness are seen every day in his face. I believe she knew that Keaton and my mom would become attached at the hip and maybe even one day write a book! So when people ask if Keaton is a family name, I always say yes and in my mind I say, “Both sides of the family”. Lastly, if you are reading this book looking for answers on Autism or more specifically Asperger’s Syndrome, I hope you know how important persistence and the support system are. Keaton would not be able to stand up in front of large groups to speak or go visit the sick without the love of our family and friends. But more specifically, he is where he is, because my wife would never take “no” for an answer. So when you read Keaton’s account of his school years, know that there was a wonderful mother- loving, nurturing, ever pursuing and to use Keaton’s words, ‘being a little pesky’. Enjoy and God Bless, Mark R. Hanks

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