Epic Crash

I had a great birthday on a camp out with the priests. They were going on a high adventure but leaders had last minute conflicts and had to back out. So to fill in I took Friday from work and went with them. Their original plan was shortened and we went closer, but it was great. We had the traditional Ohio rain, but it worked out fine. We went out Thursday night and enjoyed being in quite cool weather. Friday morning we had rain nearly until mid afternoon. But in the morning we went off on the bike trails and had a great ride. Sloppy and slippery it was, but fun. We then spent some time at the bike "skills park" where I witnessed many crashes but none so epic as Ty. He went up the tallest ramp, and on the down side his tire went off the edge and he did an end over and it was so fantastic. He was not hurt too bad and I feel sad I did not get it on video. But you can see this one that was pretty good in a controlled crash in style type of way. 

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After this we played disc golf. They only had two holes installed, so we made outer own and used stumps. That way we could get 4-5 holes in a row. I sure am not consistent in any way. Finally we played ultimate in a new way called "box" that becomes more hectic and involved. Which was fun with only 7 of us. It worked out well. I had fun being with Ty all day. We relaxed in the afternoon when it stopped raining and then in the eve we had a campfire and had marshmallows plus mom had packed us apples and brown sugar cinnamon mix. So we stuffed the apples and baked them in the fire. They turned out fabulous. Many people wanted some and they smelled and tasted great. 

It started to rain again in the night and never stopped. Finally we packed up, ate breakfast at Young's Jersey Dairy and then came home around 11. Everything was totally wet and so it still hangs in the garage drying out. 

I am in wonder at the things in life we pass by because we do not give them a chance. I was talking today with a youth and they had never been involved in a certain type of event. They always say "next time" but let everything get in the way. And yet for all others this event is a highlight for them they will never miss. It made me realize how we pass things by, giving judgement, but never really try them to see how much we could gain. It would be like Gavin passing by all the Mango but never trying it, just saying "not interested."  

I had a good Father's Day. Call from Skjelse and Jeff, wonderful dinner and eve with those here at home, and a nice uplifting day. I had good interviews and it is pleasing how He puts into my mind the things to ask or say that can help each person have a unique interview that can help them each take steps closer to Christ. 

Ty put up the yard lights this week along the front sidewalk and they look great. I am so happy to finally have them up. 

Thanks for making me one blessed father. I hope you all will take the time to thank your Heavenly Father today for all he does daily for you. 

Love you forever,

Dad

3 John 1:4