Hang in there and don't give up on your dream! It took me many, many years to actually get to this point and I love my 501st Legion family. When I explain this to friends, family, and co-workers outside of the Legion, they look at me funny and some even start to say "n-e-r-d". But, as you have read here, the 501st Legion really does help individuals and organizations...plus we make people smile. Definiately get a copy of "Heart of an Empire" and watch it with the folks.