The first time I met Josh was when I drove out from Chicago to help Erika Carlson move to CO. She had told me wonderful stories about an amazing church, and a fantastic pastor, which I later was introduced to, Josh. From the first time I met Josh, He was always smiling, and always had a joke to tell. I met him while getting one of my first tattoos, and I could not stop laughing in the midst of the pain. I did get the chance to hear Josh preach on several occassions, and God really spoke thru him. He knew how to be real and relate the message to every day life. During this time of sorrow, my husband and I will be praying for all of the Ratzlaff family. May the Lord comfort all during this time.