Life gives us curveballs—I grew up with this saying. How you hit those balls makes up your character. Thanks a lot, Mom. I have character.

A quote I love is from Jodi Picoult—"Maybe who we are isn't about what we do, but rather what we're capable of when we least expect it." You simply can't predict life, so you have to be able to rise to the occasions as they present.

None of us was expecting the death of Cindy Schrantz. We will all have to rise to the occasion as I know enough to know that I'll be needing input and help from everyone as I step into Cindy's shoes to complete her term as President of NFLL.

Allan Zisner has stepped up to fill the Vice-Presidential role.

Jacki McDugle