My friend David

David Colpitts is one of the contributors on the "Bridging the Gap" DVD. David was connected with New Direction long before I was. He participated in support group and later led support groups. He was also a New Direction staff member for a couple of years. David is now hard at work on ph.d. studies.

Although we haven't always perfectly seen eye-to-eye nor have we agreed on everything, David is someone who I respect on many levels. I respect his honesty. I respect his commitment. I respect his intelligence. I respect his courage.

Together, we had a number of opportunities to speak at conferences or deliver workshops. I think we complemented each other well and I have good memories of those times.

Over the years of our friendship, I have learned a great deal from David. He helped me rethink some things. For that I am grateful.

Thank you David for your kind, wise and thoughtful contributions to "Bridging the Gap".