persevering

But the impending birth of his son, and the opportunity to serve as an example of persevering through hard times, factored into his decision to return.

Realignment has done devastating damage, but it’s worth attempting to preserve the persevering pieces of these programs’ shared past.

“To see a guy like that that’s had two Tommy Johns and is still at it and still persevering, it’s really fun to watch,” Ray said.

The participants, she said, will be in a “persevering mood.”

He called for peace between Israel and Palestinians, and for the conflict to be resolved “through sincere and persevering dialogue between the parties, sustained by strong political will and the support of the international community.”