Hello folks and welcome to Atkrak. You may notice a little different intro and

that is because this is a little bit of a different episode and clearly and by far the hardest one I've ever had to do.

I wish more than anything that Jillian Isaac was here with me to do this 27th keyword episode, but there will not be any more

episodes with Jillian. As many of you know, Jillian passed away tragically and suddenly a couple of weeks ago.

Jillian loved doing the keyword episodes and as hard as it is to imagine doing them without

her, I know that that is exactly what she would want us to do.

And so I will do my best to move forward and to do this one on shock states alone. I know I will not be able to do it as well as I could

have done it with Jillian, but I know she would want me to try. But before I do, I want to say a few words about Jillian. Many of you knew her only through these

episodes and she was fantastic at them. But she was also an amazing person, teacher, friend, colleague, and most of all, mother and wife. She loved her family so much. And if her husband and children ever listen to this,

I want them to never ever forget or doubt that they were always her number one priority.

She was also always an advocate for others to find time

to be with their families whenever possible. She was the true definition of a

teacher and mentor. They say a teacher affects eternity. You never

know where her influence stops. That was Jillian. She helped so many learners

across the world and I know countless people are grateful to her.

More than anything, Jillian believed in people and wanted them to succeed.

As hard as it is to see beyond the grief we all feel, I knew Jillian very well, and I know she would

want us to smile, to laugh, to love, and to learn. She would want us to support each other as she supported all of us.

She would want us to feel cared about and valued and worthwhile.

And so Jillian, I valued and

this one's for you.

This one's for you.

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