Why This is All Worth It...

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Submitted by lorisir on Wed, 07/05/2006 - 12:57am.

I just got back from a very long day in Bloomington, spent with friends, several of whom are fellow activists in INTRAA, networking at the Bloomington Pride Picnic.

It was hard work. It rained. It was hot, muggy, etc. But ultimately it was all worth it, spending time talking with community members about gender identity issues, drinking lemonade from Willy Joe's, and kicking back listening to local musical talent. I had a great time.

I feel very fortunate that we have so many active volunteers in INTRAA! We had eight people travel to Bloomington from Indianapolis, Carmel, and Lafayette to hang out and network with folks in Region 9! Yay team!

On the way home after a long, tiring day, we passed by town after town and could see distant Fireworks shows' one finale after another. I think we were all feeling a little disconnected from "mainstream" celebrations of Independence Day. One of my fellow activists remarked, "What were we thinking? We could have been sitting around watching fireworks and not dealing with all this..."

And while he was technically right, I realized that I was right where I wanted to be: making a difference one person at a time with other like-minded stewards of our rights and freedoms.

If you want to join us on our next networking trip, please volunteer to staff INTRAA's booth at Fort Wayne's Pride Celebration on July 29th.

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Thanks for all who volunteer

#17 On Tue, 07/11/2006 9:21pm Angie_B_aKSt said,

I would like to say thank you, even though I do not know you, the people that spent their 4th of July in Bloomington. Your sacrifice of the typical holiday for making a difference in the lives you touched there, as well as the lifes of thse who could not be there, for being a representative.

Love & Life,
Angie

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Thanks Back!

#19 On Wed, 07/12/2006 4:22pm lorisir said,

How thoughtful! I really appreciate your recognition of our efforts and that you joined INTRAA online community. I hope you find friends and good information here.

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