Chicago gifted me a moment I didn’t know I needed.

Riding bikes with my son along the lakefront — skyline ahead, water beside us — I found presence, joy, and stillness in motion.

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The sky opened up just in time.
I watched fireworks from a ship in Lake Michigan and remembered what it feels like to just be.

Joy is not extra. Joy is necessary.

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Chicago offered so much—professional growth and personal joy.

Between NASW sessions, I explored the city with my son: Millennium Park, Navy Pier, and a perfect Lake Michigan cruise.
Parenting while leading is powerful.

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