I attended my first Gathering for Good of 2016 last week, in Raleigh. It was the first of only two gatherings to be held in Raleigh this summer because, with this year’s theme focusing on bridging the gap between urban and rural communities, the conversations are being held in a variety of North Carolina locations. Given that the gatherings are moving to other areas of the state each month, my opportunities to attend will be limited so I made attending this gathering a priority, not only for me, but also for my rising 9th grade twins.