Contrary to these throwing off my day or making me feel pulled in too many directions, I embrace these as exciting developments that add spice to my work-life.

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So again, I want to thank my colleagues for making this unprecedented gathering a day of unprecedented progress in confronting one of the greatest threats to our global security.

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Nineteen years ago, my father proudly signed the bill making Martin Luther King Day a time dedicated to serving others.

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This is a skill that I am still working on, but am making progress through the people I see every day, including my parents, friends and school counselors.

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For me my faith meant more than making money on the Lord's Day.

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Since I normally work an extra 15 to 20 hours per week in addition to my day job, I sometimes have to say no to making Friday night plans with friends.

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My mom lived with me in the rehabilitation hospital, making huge sacrifices every day to be there with me.

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Whilst by no means frivolous, I thought the money I was spending was making me and others happy, but day by day it was taking away my choices.

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Beginning after Labor Day, with the return of Congress, I will be making Mother Jones my new home.

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My only memory of the day itself is of watching The Sound of Music while my mum was in the kitchen making jam.

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