I'm Going To Miss Cave of the Winds!
I think I am most sad to be leaving behind a place that has helped me to grow so much as an individual. I think one simple fact sums up much. When I started working at the cave five years ago, I was afraid of the dark. I was scared. Now I love cave darkness. Somehow, and I am still trying to understand this process, (in fact I plan on spending the next few years trying to understand it) that somehow, I was able to feel safe in an environment. The people I worked with were very supportive as I grew more confident. Often before I was confident enough, my tasks and responsibilities increased, forcing me to grow with my responsibilities. As I made accomplishments, my confidence grew, and I could not have asked for a more nourishing and supportive environment in which to make these changes in myself. As always, I enjoyed the opportunity to lead educational programs, and found I could work with people of all ages. I learned how to trust people. I have made life long friends and found a source of never ending amazement for me, my obsession with caves and caving has just begun. As I will remain a trustee of the Williams Canyon Project until I reapply in September (which I plan to do) I hope to be back several times a year to visit my favorite canyon in Colorado!
You can find out more about Cave of the Winds, Colorado and Beautiful William's Canyon at the Official Cave of the Winds site.
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