Congratulations to Josh Orlich aka Uncle J

Today, Josh Orlich will graduate from Auburn University with his Master's Degree.  This is a great accomplishment but only part of the wonderful man William's Uncle J is.  To try to describe who Josh is and what he means to us would be impossible but here I'll give a little glimpse.  First, Josh is a follower of Jesus.  He is growing in Christ and his fruit is unmistakeable for those who have walked near him for an extended period of time.  Josh has been working full-time (and probably some over time) while going to CSU and Auburn. He has been working his way up the corporate ladder while maintaining an ever more beautiful each year marriage to his wife, Alicia.  He is seeking to learn how to lead and provide well for his family.  He is an active part of our church body and is always on the lookout for people to get to know.  He gives generously of his time and treasures.  He is making an eternal impact on the world by being interested in and giving toward reaching the unreached beyond the US.

But that is all just the beginning...God has gifted Josh in such a way that that you can count on him to keep his cool in uncomfortable situations and bring peace to the chaos when life gets hectic.  On top of all that Josh has been doing and all that has been going on in his busy life, he is one of the people who really has tried to be involved in William's life already, even though William doesn't "do" much yet.  He was the one who showed up to sit all alone while William entered the world.  He visits frequently.  He loves William well.  He finds the time to let William, or really Jeremy and I, know that he cares.  Not to mention, he is funny and keeps us all laughing most of the time, even when we might not feel up to it.  He is a most admirable man and we are all so proud of his accomplishments and who God has made him.  We are praying diligently for God to bless him with children who can look up to him as William does and as we all do.  We pray that God would bless him with the desires of his heart and continue to shine His face upon him.  We love you, Josh! Congratulations Uncle J!