That's lovely to hear, it was almost hard to put it into words. I wanted to make sure I really captured it because sometimes words aren't adequate.  
I definitely want to meet you someday Eric!  Even if you or I or both of us can't go to steemfest this year, I know I'm not missing it the following year.  
Our world *is* like that, we are the model of how it should be and hopefully people will emulate us! :)