Melissaaaaaaaaa! :) Here's an additional wrinkle to the story. The night before you had told Audrey and I about your interaction with Grace, we were sharing a car ride with a traveling volunteer -- who spontaneously had this specific thought about *you*: "You know, I'd really love to tag Melissa with trip to travel internationally." It was a bit out of nowhere, but of course, makes sense in hindsight given that the broader exposure would most certainly translate into ripples with students and million other things. :) Of course, our response was, "Well, that's a beautiful intent. Let's see when the time ripens." And the very *next* morning, you emailed of your deepening interactions with Grace, and I asked you for more details, and we all had goosebumps. I don't know if this Catholic or not, :) or really what caused what, but the whole divine deal feels pre-ordained. :) And you haven't even gotten there yet! :)  Thanks for taking us along ...