DEDICATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Yes…it's that time again to thank the following people who helped me with this story:

-Everyone in The Polar Express. That movie rocks and they did an exceptionordinarily amazing job!

-Chris Van Alsburg, for writing the original story. That simple story has lead to one of the greatest Christmas classics of all time. That…and he's cool!

-My best friend, A.K. His hatred and loathing of the movie helped me with some of the emotions experienced by Lucy and Chris. This movie rocks, even if you don't think it does, Elphers! LOL!!! -Shinjite Florana, for more of her support and the idea of how the hobo could save Lucy (and the suggestion that I change Shannon's name). Your support means the world to me! And thank you so much for that idea! Sisters 4ever!!! ^-^

-My biological sister, LeiaOrgana57, for the first suggestion I change Shannon's name. Thank you!

-My little cousins, B., J., and E.--all siblings--for helping me with the characters. B. helped, again, with the mannerisms of Lucy and Chris, E. is like a spitting-image of Billy (both inside and out), and J., well, just for her enthusiasm. I love you all!!!

-Tom Hanks and Daryl Sabara, for making Chris (Hero Boy) into a legend. Without their performances, I wouldn't have been able to develop his relationship with Lucy as well. You both are just amazing!

-The Chronicles of Narnia. If I hadn't been watching that while typing the first chapters of the story, I would have never gotten the names Lucy and Susan. Thanks!

-Bridge to Terabithia, for the name Jess. I just watched that yesterday (FABULOUS MOVIE), and it was just sitting there…so I used that name. Thanks!

-Everyone who read and reviewed my story. Again, thank you for your suggestions!!!

-The loyal readers who stuck with me. It means the world to me that I know someone out there enjoys the stories I write!!! THANK YOU!!!!

Happy Holidays, everyone! And remember: "The bell still rings for those who truly believe."

~ElphieThroppDG28