Today is my son's 32nd birthday - do you know how old that makes me? Yes, you are correct...whatever number you gave.
I am sitting around watching the replay of the Winter Olympic opening ceremony as I fell asleep during it and I think Duke was asleep before the beginning. It is an inspiring thing, these Olympics. I mean, you look at all the frustration and anger in the world - then you see the war, the destruction, the heartache...you witness the torture and torment of countries, the violence and destruction and the persecution of the peoples...you see the missionaries all over, even today, being beaten and driven out, or even killed, because they bring peace and a message of equality and redemption...and you must be wondering how all these countries can put aside their differences and compete with rules and respect. I wonder how the athletes and true competitors of the world can represent their countries in the peaceful fight of the Olympics and know that once home they will once again witness the anger and politics that keep them from true peace.
I pray every day for my family and friends to have peace, success and to keep their faith. I am just one single person. Maybe the thousands upon thousands who watch the Olympics in peace could say the same prayer and maybe, just maybe, the result will be peace in our lifetimes.
SIGH! maybe...................
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