As a female published research biologist, my life has been riddled with explorations, adventures, and sacrifices, including donating a kidney to Daddy. My husband, Vince, and I built our dream home in the jungles of Belize and founded the country's first crocodile conservation organization, ACES ~ American Crocodile Education Sanctuary. It's time to my share real-life experiences of how having the courage to triumph over adversities brings about opportunities.