Byron Van Alstyne and his wife Danelle have been married for 33 blessed years. Their children Connor and Carly both graduated from Jesuit universities. They live in Santa Rosa, CA, where a good and gracious God has enabled hundreds of miles of beautiful hiking trails which they enjoy. They hope to hike the Camino Ignaciano together. Their compassionate, energetic, and talented nephew Rob is a Jesuit.
Chances to see the good or find the promise of hope emerge in sometimes very subtle ways. Too often those opportunities are suppressed or overwhelmed by terrible news or...