February 26, 2014 (vol. 124, iss. 76) • Page Image 11
… 6B - 0 - -. -..ebruary26, 201 Wednesday, February 26, 201411 The Statement E3 'I he glare of the incandescent lights seemed brighter than ever, and the room seemed to have tripled in size in the few minutes I had been in it. Inhale, exhale, inhale, repeat. I took a few deep breaths, cleared my throat, and searched for a familiar face in the crowd. Focusing on one person always helps me get through challenges, as if the silent support of a p...…