Humanity, Kindness, and Persistence
I woke up early and drove 40 minutes west on one of my first assignments as a volunteer for a refugee resettlement agency. I picked… Read More »Humanity, Kindness, and Persistence
Inspiration
Bridge The Gap
My sailing expertise surprises those who know I was raised on a wheat farm in Nebraska. I was introduced to sailing by a friend on… Read More »Bridge The Gap
Small Actions >> Big Changes
It was only my 3rd week on staff at the facility and my job was essentially to help manage the widely different needs of the… Read More »Small Actions >> Big Changes
Empower – not Help
When I graduated college, I was hired to work at a group home for juvenile delinquent boys. They hired me because I wasn’t afraid of… Read More »Empower – not Help
Stay Alert – Trust Your Judgement – Take Action
My first official job was as a lifeguard at a municipal pool that I had frequented throughout my childhood. I quickly learned that while a… Read More »Stay Alert – Trust Your Judgement – Take Action