How can you know someone and not know her...not know what a profound influence she will come to have on your life? We had had a professional relationship for about 10 years and had known each other upwards of 13 when my revelation began to unfold. We had almost daily contact for many of those, when she was my dean at the college. Although I was aware of some details about her life, I did not know HER.

We all have roots. Some are shallow – just barely underneath the surface of the soil – and without a lot of stability. Others are deep and strong – enabling us to withstand life’s many challenges. Chuck and Bobbi have roots. It all started in a small town that had three main roads and three stop lights. A next-door neighbor changed everything.

Young love. It comes at a time in life when the possibilities are endless and you feel like you have all the time in the world. Jennifer explained that she met Josh when they were young, but they had different plans that took them in separate directions with school and, eventually, life.