One of the best parts of being on our journey is interacting with others who are on their own version of the journey. It is more than just camaraderie that we get – we get inspiration – we get ideas – we get motivated. So much of what is interesting are the stories of struggle and sacrifice – it is captivating to hear of big challenges and how they were overcome and to hear of the way that our peers reacted in a difficult circumstance. So much to be learned by and through their experience. Lest we make this one-sided, it is incumbent on all of us to share our stories – the community thrives on them – it is the fuel for doing more, and the more challenging the struggle, the more compelling the sacrifice, the more we love the story the more the story tugs on our sensibilities. Seems that this is the narrative of our journey and the basis for our stories every day!

Joe