There are few specific instances I can look back on and say, "That moment helped define me." However, back in 1994 I had a conversation with Mark Berryman in which he encouraged me to not be afraid to go down "the unexplored path." I've often thought of that moment while making life choices such as deciding to move overseas.  On Friday, by pure coincidence, Mark and his wife Sandy had a layover in Caracas and so I had the privilege of spending several hours with them. It was excellent to see them again.