I read that one of Patrick’s programs used music picked for his friend and training mate, Spencer Lane. He wanted to skate the tribute program again, perhaps because he did not do it justice the first time. Maybe it was too hard, too soon. We are watching a young man still processing the loss of a close friend who he looked up to. No wonder he may be struggling. Spencer was briefly a member here at Golden Skate - a charming young man full of dreams unfinished.
Let’s be the kind of humans who give grace and compassion to Patrick as his journey continues. I can recall Rudy Galindo struggling the same way after the loss of his father and brother to AIDS. Sometimes these rough waters give us the best diamonds and other times point the way to stop carrying someone else’s dreams.
Patrick if you see this, know that we want you to find your way through this wherever it takes you.
Maybe as the eclipse passes, his fortunes will rise again.
