The third day started with a convocation of all the participants for a group closing. Strips of paper with quotes from our work together this weekend were passed around to the 350 or so participants. We were told to stand and read our quotes when the spirit moved us--to give voice to our colleagues' words. I wish I could remember more of the actual words. I was struck by how the process filled the ballroom not just with words, but with "aha's" and laughter. It built on and nourished the spirit of courage and community that was threaded through the Winter Meeting.

I loved the performance of the "A Ca-Fella" Choir. Their first two prepared pieces were lovely, but I especially enjoyed the third piece that they performed as an encore. They modeled a risk-taking spirit since they weren't completely prepared--they just did it. The boys also demonstrated a lot of joy. What a fun way to start the morning!