[ She sullenly nodded her head. ]

I was. It's unbelievable the way things ended. The result was far from what we intended, but . . . things changed.

But if it weren't for happened, then some friendships wouldn't have came to be. Actually, some people wouldn't have been born if it wasn't for that, and these people are the most courageous and kindest I have ever met.

Was it worth it? I'm afraid I won't be able to answer that.