This past week my company held a two day retreat where all US employees and a few from outside of the US met as we are a remote first company. As a part of team building we all went for a hike in the Gatlinburg Tennessee state park where we found this heart. I wish I would have gotten a picture of all of us with it. At the time of finding this heart I was feeling accomplishment as the heart was locate right at the end of the path. You see I have recently lost 156 pounds (with some more to go) and was very worried about being able to keep up with the group and being embarrassed. I was not able to make it to the very top but with the encouragement of my team and especially two that stayed with me as I was falling behind, I was able to make it to the half way point when I did not think I could. This heart will forever be a reminder that with courage and a strong support group things you never thought you could do, you can!
