requested meeting with divisional manager? what was I thinking?

-->  I believe in large part to my work with the VA I had the courage to speak up for others like I have done within the VA.  But to speak up at work with less than 60 days on the job was that smart? and who and where did this woman come from?  Where did Rachel get such incredible courage and strength?

I am beginning to realize that I have been given gifts and talents others do not have and when the timing is right , in my heart, I need to step forward and lead. Many times I cry not because anything but how happy I am and how far I have come in the last year.  I have been challenged like others but have had opportunities no one could dream of until.  We MARINES never quit; it took nearly 50 years  but I made it.

The results of the meeting with the mangers was the virtual the same was with the VA because I  lead with my heart and put my outlined issues to the side.  I learned much from my speeches at the VA.  I have been blessed so much this past year.  I will blog on Friday about this event.

Thank you

Rachel