A Milestone

Where does time go? Twenty-two years ago in York, Nebraska, God blessed Debbie and I with our first son, Brian. God has definitely been with Brian throughout his entire life. At the age of 12, we about lost him from an infection caused by a ruptured appendix. He still deals with health issues as a result of two surgeries and three weeks in the hospital. He was told by the doctors that he would never be able to play sports, but by his junior year in high school he was given the clearance to play the sport he loved, basketball. God then was with him as he went on to Oklahoma Christian University and met Allison and got to play JV basketball. Friday, after 3 1/2 years, Brian graduated. It was an exciting day for Brian and our family. We really didn't know if he would reach this milestone when he was 12 years old as he was lying in a hospital bed. We praise God for all that He has done in his life.

God continues to bless Brian today. Brian has always had a desire to be in law enforcement and will begin his career tomorrow as a Deputy Sheriff in Anderson County Kansas. As parents, we are so proud of his pursuit of his education, his desire to serve people in the career that he has chosen, his special girl at OC and his love for God.