Dear Friends
A passenger with “no idea” how to fly, safely landed a single-engine aircraft after its pilot lost consciousness. An air traffic controller (who also happens to be a certified flight instructor) answered the passenger’s distress call and guided his new student safely to the ground.
As I pass the baton of leadership to your new Dean, I think back to when I first took this role. I remember feeling a bit like this passenger trying to land the plane in distress, without proper navigational experience. Little did I realize there would be an abundance of knowledgeable folks, graciously willing to guide me along the journey to a successful landing.
We indeed have a wonderful chapter, not just because of the programs, but truly because of the friends and colleagues involved. I will greatly miss having the opportunity to be a part of making the NSAGO a vital and warm place to belong.
Recently I attended the funeral service of my neighbor, Gwen. Though she was a bit of a celebrity in our town, she was always humble and unassuming to me. The final blessing in her service was a powerful reminder to each of us, and I thought it fitting as a final blessing from me.
“Life is short, and we don’t have much time to gladden the hearts of those who walk with us. So, be swift to love and make haste to be kind. And the blessing of God Almighty, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit be upon you now and remain with you always.”
Warmly,
Judy Kohl, Dean