As I served on regional board, I was given eight amazing people with whom I grew. Sam and Joe were the two older guys who I looked up to and who taught me what it meant to be a leader, all while remaining "one of the guys." I had Sydney and Jordyn, who had an elegance to their leadership that I worked to emulate. The rest I will talk about later.
I ran through my junior year on board, learning how to lead and finding my way. I quickly made a close friendship with NFTY Northern's RCVP, Forrest Yesnes, never dreaming of where those two juniors would end up.
Soon it came time again for KOLBO. This time, I was seeking the presidency. I ran with every intention of winning. I had no idea in my head that defeat was even an option. Unfortunately, I had set myself up for bitter disappointment. I was defeated by someone who later became one of my best friends. I was forced to run for reelection to RCVP, a position that I still loved but had thought I had outgrown. It turns out I was wrong. Wrong about everything that weekend. Wrong about my role as president, wrong about my maturity, wrong about my calling. I thank God for unanswered prayers, and that I had the chance to wind up where I truly belong.
More later.
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