I can’t even begin to tell you how important the love and support from friends and family has been throughout this process. I’ve tried to respond to everyone, but the outpouring of support really means a lot.

To that end, I recently got a touching email from Mike - a good friend from college and former colleague who spent the past year teaching down in Ecuador - that I felt compelled to share here.

Tim,

I want to wish you the best of luck next week, and let you know you have a good group of kids praying for you in Quito. I look forward to seeing you when I get back.

Be well,
Mike