just like the untalked-of rivers that quietly carve the earth without seeking praise, today's rescue reminds me of the importance of the roles we play in the background. despite the predismissal of their significance, these rivers, much like our actions today, underplay their vital contribution to life. in every statement of gratitude received, i'm reminded that, just as rivers begin again with every source, so do we with every life saved, continuously shaping the world in untold ways.