Arin and family,

I understand that your family is reading these emails to you - so this is for you. Right after you started racing at Bloomington I was announcing a race at Salem with my friend Johnny Henderson who asked how you were doing - and I said real well for a rookie. He told me that you were a fierce athlete - in fact, he told me, with emphasis, "she is tough". That was soon very obvious. This is the reserve strength you need to draw upon now - and later. As a racer you have so often "lived in the moment" - you need to focus hard now too. And when you begin your road back, it won't be easy. It is, however, a journey you are prepared for more than most. You do not have to go it alone - the many people you have touched - all of the young women and men you have inspired, are all behind you and prepared to offer the tangible and emotional support you need. We are all with you.

Pat Sullivan