And it’s still raining here in Southern California … I’m looking out of my office window and am amazed at the storm that’s hit our area—including the tornado that touched down in a neighboring county. It’s hard not to be contemplative on cold and gray days like today and I can’t stop thinking about the reality that I can stay inside and avoid the storm—inside where it’s safe, comfortable and predictable. But there are many today whose storms aren’t confined to the exterior world around them. I know several who are facing physical and emotional storms. One such person is near and dear to the Ambassador family – our friend and co-worker, John Williamson. John probably isn’t so focused on the storm outside of his living room window today as much as he struggles with the storm raging in his body. Our dear John just went through his second back surgery and as anyone who has struggled through such an ordeal, it’s going to be a long road to recovery. In fact, Brad Mattes, speaker for “Life Issues” has had his own back challenges and knows first-hand the agonizing pain of not being able to do things a lot of us take for granted—like being able to be in one position for more than 10 minutes. So, today, as we look out of our windows and dread going out into the storm, we pray for a forecast of brighter days in John’s world. We love you John and can’t wait to see you back in the Ambassador hallways—rain or shine!