Denied by One, Embraced by Another

I couldn’t help but smile about what had happened. Denied by one, embraced by another, it taught me the power of engagement. That a mutual willingness to connect at a personal level, even with those who are different than us, can make what seemed impossible, possible. It was also a great reminder that despite the broad-brushing of people, there are always those who will rise above the stereotype to share in our common humanity.