“Most of us, swimming against the tides of trouble the world knowsnothing about, need only a bit of praise or encouragement - and we willmake the goal.”

“I swim against the tide because I like to annoy.”

“The trouble with most of us is that we'd rather be ruined by praise than saved by criticism.”

“We need something that encourages us to work, we need an intimate aid. This is only possible through meditation.”

“You need to figure out what you want, Josh. If that means you need to swim against the tide to get it, at least youre aiming for something that could make you very happy.”

“PRAISE FOR 'THE JOURNEY HOME'Many saints are known and praised by all. We pray to them in litanies and celebrate their feast days. But the vast majority of holy men and women live heroic lives quietly before God. Loyal to family, lovers of God, servants in the Church, these unsung saints live everyday life as an example for us. David Hanneman is one such man. His story is exemplary and should be told to the world. He not only lived a noble life, but also suffered with heroism and grace as he passed into glory. This is a story to encourage and bless us all. We are thankful to Joseph Hanneman for sharing his father and making his story known to us who need such examples to encourage us as we face the difficulties and challenges of life.”