Some observations on life..

1. Watching a great sunrise is an amazing way to start the day
2. Road trips are better with friends
3. Southern sweet tea is simply wonderful
4. Children will love you regardless
5. Mosquitoes (aka skeeters) should not exist
6. People can be used in their weakness, and in their weakness made strong. And this can give others the courage to do the same
7. The key to many things is willingness; being willing can take you far to do things you never thought possible
8. A bit of challenge is usually better in the end.
9. If youth are valued and empowered, they can change the world, or at least their own.
10. There is a different view and perspective when on top of the mountain, and yet more so when you have worked hard to get there
11. You don’t have to be blood related to be family; family is those who know who you really are and love you no matter what
12. Food tastes so much better in the wilderness; Summer sausage and cheese adds to that
13. Being vulnerable, though may hurt, can result in deep friendships
14. We all have a story
15. No matter how many times you go down the Nantahala River, it will always be “fun-freshing”, and you do not really get used to it
16. Hope is powerful