Tim update

Tim has always had a very sweet spirit. When he was tiny, we began to call him "Sweet", because of it. He was always empathetic, even as a toddler! When he was in grade school and on the chess team, he wanted a chess trophy more than anyone, but rarely managed to win at tournaments. But he received a special award one year because of the way he rejoiced in the successes of others, and encouraged everyone.

It was a joy to see this is still a God-given part of his personality. Last weekend's track tournament was a conference meet, and it was important for Calvin to take the top three places in every event possible because of the strange way they scored the event. Tim's job for the 5K was to pace one of the freshman, making sure that Freshman took third place. After the race, Tim called very excited. He had encouraged the Freshman runner to succeed in getting third and to set a PR for the 5K. Additionally, because he was staying with that team mate, it had enabled another teammate, who had never won a collegiate race, to win for the first time. Tim was every bit as excited about his second place finish, and the part he played in the success of his teammates, as he ever is about winning.

Way to go, Timmy! You make us so proud!