Each Wave

Slowly but surely, all of the CPs I first met when I arrived at Disney in June are disappearing— just about every single one of them now home (or heading home soon).

Almost immediately, new Cast Members appear to fill the slots. They’re excited to begin their adventure at Disney, and they’re undoubtedly just as great as the ones who came before them. It’s going to be fun getting to know new people, and I’m excited to make new friends… but it’s still important to accept the loss that’s happening in the here and now.

I resonate deeply with this line from author Lemony Snicket:

An ocean will always be there, but each wave will never happen again.

The parks will open tomorrow morning, like they always have. The ocean will always be there, but these specific people working together in this specific place will never, ever, happen again. This wave will never happen again.

And there’s something to be mourned about that.

I’m encouraged by what I’ve learned from these countless people. As I return to work, I’m challenged to carry with me the enthusiasm of Bradley, the joy of David, the kindness of Karisa, and the character of so many others.

Their kingdom influence lives on in me, and I’m forever inspired— to continue riding the waves in this ocean with peace, grace, hope, and love… to infinity and beyond.

Hope is the anthem,

Josh