I would first like to state that "with man this is impossible, but with God, all things are possible" Matthew 19:26. To my chair, Dr. Melissa Sherfinski, your help, your support, and your confidence in me has been instrumental as I worked through each step of this process. Thank you for all the time and effort you spend on this endeavor. I realize that the time you spent with me was time away from other academic responsibilities and your family. For that, I will be eternally grateful.