To My South African Friends. . .

. . .my heart breaks with and for you today as you mourn the loss of Nelson Mandela, your leader, inspiration, and friend.  The world has lost a hero today in the truest sense of the word, as Nelson Mandela was a humanitarian - a human - to the core.  Now it is your turn to share the hope that he carried for your nation and extend it to your neighbors as you go from here, living in a world without him.  I miss you all and will be praying for you - know that part of my heart will always remain in South Africa!