I love DG for many of the reasons you listed too.
I love how I have sisters in Germany that I can feel at home with and supported by being far away from home.
I love all of you on GC!
I love seeing anchors everywhere.
I love our colors
I love that our soul purpose for existance is friendship
I love that no matter where I go and what I do I will ALWAYS have a home! DG is best friends no matter where you go!
ps. I also love how the DGs were there for me in many ways when my mom died too. We have a lot in common