A friend of mine, Matt Newell-Ching quoted from the book ‘Walking with the Wind’ by John Lewis, a leader of SNCC during the civil rights movement and current congressman from Georgia. He used this passage to introduce me when I received the Harvest of Hope award (yes I’m going on about that again – give me a break here, this doesnt happen to me often 
). Its quite an honor to be described with this passage. Its a great passage that describes anyone fighting over the long haul on an important issue that helps others……
From John Lewis..
— I am prepared to take the long, hard road, knowing it may not happen today or tomorrow, but ultimately, eventually, it will happen. Thats what faith is all about. Thats the definition of committment – patience and persistence. people who are like fireworks, popping off right and left with lots of sound and sizzle, can capture a crowd, capture alot of attention for a time, but I always have to ask, where will they be in the end? Some battles are long and hard, and you have to have staying power. Firecrackers go off in a flash, then leave nothing but ashes. I prefer a pilot light – the flame is nothing flashy, but once it is lit, it doesnt go out. It burns steadily, and it burns forever.
Thanks Matt (and John). What a nice comment and something to always continue to try to live up to in our own way.
