Great Kids in Indianapolis

I've just returned from my trip to Indianapolis to talk to teen parents there about Glori, and it was such a rewarding trip. Instead of preparing a speech and spending most of my time perfecting it, I was able to enjoy the hour and a half flight, and then every moment in Indiana was spent jet-setting between four public schools in two days.

Even though I was exhausted, I brought home two valuable observations:

1) When people tell me they love Glori and it has had an impact on their lives, it inspires ME to keep doing what I'm doing.

One young lady stood up at the end of a Q&A session and held back tears as she told me about how much Glori inspired her. I was so touched - so amazed - that I had to hold back my own tears. You just never know the impact that you have on people and that young woman - and all of the students that I met over the past two days - had a huge impact on me. They have inspired me in such a big way.

2) People working to support pregnant teens have a hard road and a thankless job.

The program facilitators for Future Promises are awesome. They are passionate about what they do, and they care about each student they serve. They want to see teen parents do well, and you see it in their interaction with these young people. I just want to applaud the work of people everywhere who are in this field. I know you don't get the recognition you deserve, and I know you aren't fighting for a "popular" cause, but I understand and appreciate the value of your work, and I thank you.

Feels good to be home though. Isn't it so true that when you're away from home - away from your family - you realize just how wonderful home is? Maybe that's the best part of my job and all of the traveling that I do. Every time I go away, I realize just how good I have it.

Nicole