Uncertain work, unending work.

Work that may test us, work that may defeat us.

Work for which we may not get the credit, but work on which the whole world depends.

The time is short and the odds are long, but I believe that we are ready nonetheless.

With the love of those that raised us,

With the lessons of those who taught us,

With the strength of those who stand beside us as we face what lies ahead,

I say, let us begin.

Casey Gerald