Ryan and I are sitting here watching the Olympics. It’s 10:46 P.M. and I’m still awake. I’m getting uglier by the moment missing all the beauty sleep. I hope I’m not frightening Ryan.

I loved watching Ryan compete in various sports: LaCrosse & Cross Country in high school, as well as all of the different sports that kids play when they’re growing up; such as soccer, baseball, basketball, etc. What he lacked in brawn, he made up with brains. His understanding of each game, the positioning, anticipation, etc. helped make up for his smallish stature (back then)…but very few would ever consider him small at all, for he had & still has the biggest heart of anyone I’ve ever known. That heart is going to see him through this trial…

 Psalm 31:24   Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the LORD.