Thank You

I was asked yesterday - Why do you do this work? Doesn’t it make you sad? People ask these questions often, but my answer remains the same – I am so grateful for the work that I do. I am privileged to share in people’s lives, to be trusted with their stories, and to walk beside them as they find the change they seek in their lives. Yes, there are stories that are shared with me that are sad, but ultimately, I have the honor of not only watching the very same people find new meaning for their lives, but to also learn and grow from them myself. I am reminded of how precious life is everyday, to cherish my family and friends because life is very short and sometimes unfair. Every individual person is the expert of their own situation and of their own lives. I suggest possibilities for achieving what they hope to achieve, but it is the person who must choose the path best suited for them. I am thankful that this work chose me and that I enjoy helping people learn how best to help themselves. So thank you to all of the people I have had the honor of working with and to those I will work with in the future. I am appreciative for every one of you and the lessons and skills you have taught me.