How old were you when you finally did become a Christian? How old were you?

We used to go with my dad and mom.

We used to go to church.

But my dad acted so different than what I knew he was supposed to act like.

I don't know why he took it out on us, but he did.

had a major stroke.

It left me paralyzed on the right side completely.

I had triple vision.

Mm

... um, you know, bid process, right? All the different cities, uh, bidding to be selected.

So, you know, it started back then, and then it kinda came to a culmination, obviously, when Miami was selected as one of the 16 cities.

So we've been, as a host committee, probably working for the last three years, is the timetable I will put on it.

You know, I mean, full speed ahead, if you will, you know, planning and coordinating and just kind of trying to bring this to fruition, you know? And it's been, it's been a hell of a ride, but it's been exciting.

You know, we're, we're happy it's here.

Is that really, like, the hub, at Bayfront Park, where, where people can go watch the game and just kind of experience what, what the World Cup has to offer?

Yeah, absolutely.