Interdependence

This semester has been a whirlwind, to say the least. However, there is one thing that is certain and has been a consistent theme throughout all of my endeavors: the value of a supportive team. My team is composed of family, friends, colleagues, mentors, peers--anybody and everybody who plays a role in my journey. I appreciate my "on the ground" team, my friends who are physically there for the ins and outs of daily life: they're beside me in the library during the wee hours, pumping iron with me in the gym, providing notes for a missed class, or hanging out on a Friday night. Equally important is my "cross country" team, those individuals who I can call on day and night and not mention one thing about school. I may only see them a few times a year, but our relationship is so genuine that it never skips a beat. They keep me grounded, shape my perspective, and bring joy into my life.

Together, we uplift each other, rejoice in each other's accomplishments, and push (or sometimes pull) each other forward. I truly thank God for providing me with such a supportive team. Every day I am reminded that I'm on a mission, and I have amazing teammates to help me see it through.