Nathan Schrimsher will fulfill a dream when he competes in the modern pentathlon event at the Olympics. He's been working toward this goal for years, and his training and journey to the pinnacle of his athletic achievement has been a family affair.
That's why, despite the excitement, the experience will be mingled with sorrow. Schrimsher's dad Keith passed away unexpectedly last year, and he's the one who will be on Schrimsher's mind during the competition.
"The Lord gives and takes away, and that was the day he took away," Schrimsher said of his father's death. "Nothing is guaranteed except for our faith in the Lord."...