I owe so much of this journey to my guardian angel Andre Reyna. I accompanied Andre to his Peace Corps entrance interview in Atlanta, GA and it was so inspiring that a week later I had almost my whole application completed and ready to go! That same month Andre was in a tragic car accident in which he was taken from us far too young and far too soon. I carry him with me every step of the way, I share this journey with him. Thank you to the Reyna family for all the love and support that they have provided me with. I understand that this is bittersweet for you, for it is your beautiful son you wanted to see through this. I will do my best to honor his memory with every step that I take. Thank you Andre for reminding me to "Don't Stop Believing".
And what is it to cease breathing, but to free the breath from its restless tides, that it may rise and expand and seek God unencumbered?-- Khalil Gibran
