A while ago, Christina started explaining and encouraging me to explore a lot of neat social networking sites to me. She's gotten me hooked on LinkedIn and Facebook, among others. It has been incredible to re-connect with former colleagues, especially since, before moving to Wilmington, I spent a number of years jumping in and around different parts of the world. I could spend hours trying to learn about where a lot of people are and what they are doing. Okay, so big yawn, that's the point, right?
Today I received an e-mail from someone I found on Facebook. He is the brother of someone I went to high school with, we spent summers on the same swim team, our families had similarly aged kids. You know the routine. And, he writes that his younger sister married last fall, works for the Denver Public Schools and is the "star" of the family and, by the way, here's her Web site. Kind of one of those, "Great, I'm happy for you all" moments.
What I read on her Web site blew me away. I am humbled by her courage, her stamina and, golly, she still has her brilliant smile!
If I could have half of Trish Downing's attitude and determination, I would be content. She is incredible.
(And worth the price of admission for going on the networking sites for hours. I've found a new hero.)
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