As I wrap up my first month as an employee of the AARC, I find myself reflecting quite a bit. One of my major "a-ha moments" wasn't really a new revelation but more of a reinforcement of what I had already suspected. I am always impressed and awed at the dedication of the respiratory therapists who volunteer for the AARC, for their state societies, for their communities, and for their patients. Respiratory therapists, managers, educators, product specialists, researchers, students...these are people who are invested in the profession and the necessary work that helps us be a vital and effective contributor to patient care. I am blessed to work with such amazing people.