By Dave Toms
Retired U.S. Air Force
My life for the most part can be described as very successful and blessed. I have achieved many of the personal goals that I have set for myself.
I retired from active military service almost 4 years ago after a very successful 21 year career. During my time in the service, I faced many of life’s challenges from deployments, constant moves, divorce, to the loss of a child. I never fully realized how some of these events lingered and affected my outlook on life. Too many times we settle for a quick superficial or “band-aid” fix to some of life's "wounds".
Discovery Training taught me awareness and put me in touch with feelings and events I had “buried alive.” Working through the three Discovery! classes has completely changed the way I reflect on my life and my outlook for the future.
I have attended many professional development courses, inspirational speeches and Christian retreats over the years – nothing has made such a positive impact on my life like Discovery! has. My Discovery! buddies are as close to me as the folks I deployed with – a bond has been created that I know will last this lifetime and beyond. The best thing about Discovery! is that the learning and opportunities to grow don’t have to end. I know that I will continue to learn and apply the tools I have been given through the Discovery experience for the rest of my life and that I will make Discovery! weekends a regular part of my life. My only regret is that it took me 47 years to connect with Discovery!
I can’t think of a single person I have ever met that does not DESERVE this experience.