I was diagnosed in with stage IV tongue cancer in March of 2020.  Surgery and radiation treatment were completed by early July 2020.  Although this was a brutal and difficult experience for me and all my loved ones, I can now look back and call it a gift.  Without it, I would not have found the deep faith that creates my main purpose today - leading life with love, compassion, and joy.  OCF has been and continues to be one of the main venues for me to practice this purpose.  I am grateful for all in this community.