Baptism

A few months ago, I saw that our church (Conway Alliance Church) had a "Baptism Sunday" scheduled for April. I came to believe in and trust in Christ way back in the mid to late 90s, and I always had it in my heart to be baptized. As a youth intern at a church in Harmony, Zelienople, I had actually seen a student who I was mentoring get baptized in a pool! I always believed in my heart that I wanted the same for myself. My church does full immersion baptism. There was a time this was done in the nude. (never in my church!, but various times in history!)
So, this Sunday, along with four students from my church, I took part in the sacrament of baptism. I was quite nervous beforehand, and I'm not sure why. It was such an amazing experience for me. It has been so evident in my life how much the Savior truly loves me (when I have been often unlovable). An elder from my church named Rich along with my Pastor and long-time friend and mentor Rich Grassel baptized me. The day was truly blessed. I was truly blessed to have so many that I truly loved be there to witness. And I couldn't think of a better group of students to make this proclamation with me than those present that day. I love you all!

Benjie Helped Me

I'm a 29 year old man. A simple man, one could say a slightly technologically challenged man. But I have a buddy named Ben (Benjie) who knows the deal. He came and helped me with my blog today. I finally know how to add pics! In fact, this is the good lookin' fella right here. It's all gravy from here my friends. So now each and every time, you view my blog, come prepared to have your minds blown!

Let's Go Pens!

Wow! Last night was easily the most satisfying Penguins playoff performance since the Lemieux era (granted I think it's only the sixth playoff game since number 66). All the elements; the fourth line possessing the puck for an hour and a half in the offensive zone, guys like Stall and Kennedy playing with added grit, and Mr. Whitney beatin' some arse. We killed two five on three penalties I think. It was therapeutic. Go Pens!
I have been looking at other blogs lately, and many of my peers are more profound in their writings. Eventually, I'll give you something more meaty, for now, it may be good just to get in the habit of writing with more frequency. I still need to figure out how to add pics! Have a great day all! Zook!

Hey Guys! It's been a while.

Well, I got to work this morning and instead of getting a bunch of things done on my ever growing "to do" list, I decided I would finally enter another post on my blog. I took some time to list out some favorite movies and music etc. Yesterday I had lunch with about five guys at some little diner in Conway, PA. In the company was an old roommate of mine named Ryan Paskey. I laughed so hard, I honestly thought the management was going to ask me to quiet down or leave. The coolest thing about working here in Conway is the fact that my boss (he hates being called my boss) knows tons of people so I get to have lunch with tons of great friends from college etc. I haven't blogged in over a month because I couldn't figure out how. My friend Jessica showed my recently, so now I will try to be much more consistent. Eventually, I plan to meet with Ben Kendrew so I can learn to post pictures and make it really flashy for you all! Until then, hopefully my thoughts will be entertaining enough for you all. Don't spend too much time at your computers. The weather is wonderful out there today! Youth Group will be outside tonight which is awesome, because the room we use doesn't smell like potpourri once the jr. high kids run and root!