Today is June 23rd, and I am posting early today because we are on our way to my dad’s house to have a June birthday celebration. My dad, Scott, Ben and I all have June birthdays and we thought it would be fun to celebrate them together.

Today also marks the 20th anniversary of my ordination. June 23rd, the Eve of St. John the Baptist, I was first ordained to the Diaconate. I was priested 9 months later.

I probably would forget about it more often than not if it weren’t for the fact that I was ordained on my grandpa’s birthday, and that is something that I never forget. It has always been such a special day to me throughout my life, and today I remember him, I miss him, and know through faith that I will one day see him again!

So off to the party I go, but I will raise a glass to my grandpa tonight as well. Times change, but it is our pasts that help to make us who we are today. I am thankful for being blessed with such a wonderful grandfather.

Thanks for checking in and God Bless!

Tom+