Joy Drop: A heart-warming finish at the Boston Marathon

Friends, as the weather gets wetter and better we can hope that, in this time for rain gear and April showers, sunnier days will come. In that vein, there have been brilliant moments of light and possibility that I would like to offer you.

While we are talking about rain, I will start with a story that will make it rain tears of emotion. 

This past week's Boston Marathon saw some incredible achievement and recognition. One of those finishes was of Henry Richard. The name may not ring a bell because Richard is not a top marathon runner. But he may have succeeded in one of the most meaningful of finishes.

Ten years ago, his eight-year-old brother, Martin, was killed in the bombing attack on the race. On Monday, as a 20-year-old competitor, Richard ran the race for the first time in his brother's honour. It is incredibly difficult to watch this finish and not be overcome with emotion. The exhaustion and the years of grief collide with a heart-swelling when Richard crosses the finish line. He runs into the arms of his family. His sister Jane, who lost her leg in the attack, was there to receive her brother. 

VIDEO: Henry Richard, Martin Richard's brother crosses the finish line, completing his first Boston Marathon <a href="https://t.co/mp1rWlNx67">pic.twitter.com/mp1rWlNx67</a>

This year's Boston Marathon celebrated the 50th anniversary of the women's division. 

Kenyan Peres Jepchirchir is the reigning Olympic champion and she won the race in two hours, 21:01 minutes, four seconds ahead of rival Ababel Yashaneh of Ethiopia. The two women traded places at least eight times in the final mile with Jepchirchir coming out ahead in the last stretch. Trailblazer Kathrine Switzer, the first woman to complete the marathon five years