It is a lesson in patience, perseverance and faith for everyone involved. I think we realize just how much we're not in control.

For everything that happens there is an implication

Rivers know this: there is no hurry. We shall get there some day.

I am very happy. My patience and perseverance have finally paid off.

Patience brings perseverance.

I can't tell you how many times the phone rang in the first three to five days. Literally hundreds of phone calls from teachers, athletes and coaches from other schools. It was overwhelming.