Until we get to heaven, I think it's safe to say that it is hard to find, or be a part of, a gathering of people in which everyone is happy.  If it's a competitive situation, then the team or person who loses, is usually not happy.

I was blessed to share in a gathering recently in which everyone seemed to be happy.  It was the state Special Olympics in Searcy, Arkansas, and the happy people were not only the athletes who were participating in the games that were offered by the Knights of Columbus, but also the Knights and some wives of the Knights (mostly from Sacred Heart Parish in Hot Springs Village) who enjoyed watching the athletes play some fun games and win little prizes for their efforts.  The Lord is truly working His love in all those who participate in the Special Olympics in this venue and in smaller gatherings of these athletes and volunteers in various parts of the state.

I am so very proud of the Knights of Columbus who support Special Olympics, not only here in Arkansas, but throughout the country.  It is one more way that the Knights stand as a living witness of Jesus for others to see (and hopefully strive to imitate).

I do want to personally thank Dub and Geri Green for their hard, faithful and lengthy leadership of the Olympic Town games that are sponsored by the state Knights of Columbus each year on Memorial Day weekend.  God's blessing upon them and Fred and Joan Jungers of Sacred Heart Parish who will take over and begin preparing for the HAPPY gathering of athletes and volunteers next year!