The Good, The Great, and the Outstanding!

There are people who cross your path that you form opinions about. Sometimes they are not very good, healthy, or true, but they are your opinions. In attempts to wrestle with these opinions, and to state the good, Amanda and I have taken up writing about people we know. This will, if all goes well, help us to find the good in others.

We have agreed to write about one guy and one girl.

So here goes, my first:

Tony Heil and Kristin Graham

Kristin was my RA last year but I really didn't get to know her that well. But, I did observe her at work in the hall, and it was her example that led me to want to be an RA. Kristin is a very strong woman and is incredibly organized. She is supportive and understanding. I'm glad she is marrying Tony.

Last year I thought Tony was aloof. He was just my RA's fiance and all I can remember about him was a time he threw rocks at her window when we were having a Bible study. Now that we are on staff together this year I have really got to know him. He has become like a big brother. We all call him "Pops" and he thinks it's funny. He is by far the easiest person to carry on a conversation with. The AG staff has spent quite a few nights up late talking. Tony is very considerate and funny. He makes people fell comfortable around him. He has an amazing work ethic and I really admire his perseverence. He worked so hard over the summer so he could pay for Kristin's ring. He wouldn't let his Dad help out because he didn't want to say, "here, this is from me and my Dad." Pops is awesome and he and Kristin are going to be great parents someday.