To put it mildly, it’s been an up and down few days and weeks (and months) for Brent. Whenever one issue seems to be at least partly resolved, another issue arises, and the challenge is weighing on Brent. He has a high lactic acid count, which is disconcerting, and walking is difficult. He’s dealing with paralysis on the left side of his face, which has affected his vision, his speech and his swallowing. It’s just been an onslaught of bad news recently. He’s in the hospital today, and he’s having trouble staying positive amidst everything, including the loneliness of not being able to receive visitors due to the coronavirus.

Now, more than ever, please keep thinking of Brent. He’s been able to stay so positive for so long, but without much good news of late, he needs our help to lift him with our positivity. Keep thinking of him, and send him a text to help lift his spirits.

This message was written by Hayes Gardner, Grinnell Basketball #Biz - teammate and friend.