Thomas

Thomas is Adam's little brother. He has been through a lot in his life already. A lot. More than the typical 21 year old. He is traveling to Thailand soon to spread the love of God. He is going for about a year.

Below is Savana Riley. Thomas and Savana were engaged and to be married a couple years back. As many of you probably know, precious Savana had a seizure while driving and was in a horrible accident that ended up taking her life. They had her funeral in the park where they were to be married. Thomas played the song he wrote for her when she was to walk down the aisle when they carried her casket down the aisle. The saddest story ever. I know. But since the minute Adam and I had to rush down to the hospital in Lincoln, Thomas has been the strongest person spiritually that I have EVER ran across at such a young age. Hours after the accident, hours after they had just been goofing around in Thomas' grandma's kitchen, here she was with only hours to live. Do you want to know what Thomas prayed? He prayed that the Lord's will be done. He obviously wanted and was desperate for her to stay. DESPERATE for her to stay. But he prayed that if it would bring more people to the Lord by taking his soon-to-be-wife, then let it be done. This may sound like an easy thing to say, especially since you and I are most not likely in that situation at the moment. But to truly mean it....? Put yourself in that position. Your best friend, spouse, in the midst of being taken from you. Could you truly say, Lord, your will be done? Knowing the pain you were and will be going through?

Savana was a faithful servant of God. I remember when I met her I was kind of taken back by her and Thomas' relationship with God and each other. So strong, so strong, for individuals that would usually be entering the "college scene", they were taking missions trips and growing in their faith daily. Saying I love you in the middle of a sentence in front of lots of people. I was impressed, and challenged. 

Years have passed and Savana is now singing praises to the Almighty. We all miss her but know that she is doing better than all of us down here!

Thomas has kept growing and growing. He went to seminary school and is now taking a missions trip to Thailand to tell people about Jesus. Visit his facebook page! He has made some great videos talking about his upcoming adventure! I think he is still waiting on donations to meet the needed financial requirements before he takes off...but when he does, he will have a family that will miss him greatly while he is gone! 

We went to the zoo the other weekend to celebrate Thomas and just be together!

Also...we can't forget Liane! Thomas met the sweetest girl this past year! She is strong as well....because, she will be here for a year waiting for her bf to come back! Her and Thomas constantly smile and enjoy each other! We are so happy for their relationship.

We love you Thomas! We know God has great plans for you in Thailand!