Jason Farquhar

As we finish year 2 this still seems, in many respects, like a very new endeavor. What is amazing, though, are the connections that have been made in that very short time. What you find is that when you start doing life with other people--sharing successes and failures, heartaches and happiness—and working side by side with them that an impression is made. One that will probably never fade. And one that when you are pulled away (like to work in another state for long stretches) or others take their leave (to follow a dream and the path for their life) a slight sadness seeps in. While it might be odd to talk about sadness as we celebrate, I count it a blessing that in such a short time this community has grown and strengthened to the point where not only one’s presence is appreciated, but one’s absence never goes unnoticed.