Have you ever had a desire to do something but waited too long to do it? All talk. That is something I have noticed in conversations with young men when I tell them I am a Marine. "I almost joined the Marines." "I looked into the Marines once." Then there are the ones who tried and... Continue Reading →
0430 (4:30am) and we're at the drill center waiting to load vans for the Greenville airport. I've been up 24 hours and counting. The marines and I delay the airplane and load up for the long ride across the country. We are going to California. We are back at the Ontario USO after two weeks... Continue Reading →
We are thirteen days into April and I am just now deciding to set aside time to update what has been happening the last couple months. I apologize for the delay to those of you avid followers that require constant updates from me. Wow, where to start? Well toward the end of February I was... Continue Reading →
0800 (8am) and it is almost time to go. Your tie is good. Is mine? Fixed my gig line. Our seabags are covered and aligned outside. Watches off. My buddy just picked a piece of lint off my shoulder. Wow, that is a lot of people! Where are they sitting? Where is my family? Where... Continue Reading →
Today marks the 72nd anniversary of the attack on the United States of America by the Empire of Japan in Pearl Harbor. Of all things to be motivated by, Pearl Harbor motivates me, as an American and a US Marine, to love this country more and fight for its foundational principles. Thank you to those... Continue Reading →
October 24, 2011 was the start of my journey as a United States Marine. It is amazing how much time has passed since I began my pursuit of something greater than myself. God has seen me through every step with this wild ride and I am truly grateful to be His chosen child. Though the... Continue Reading →
September is nearly over, the fiscal year is ending, and my contract at the Wilds is in full swing. It is still hard for me to believe that I am on contract staff at the Wilds! I praise the Lord often for blessing me with the opportunity to serve at camp and still pursue my... Continue Reading →
From quitting my job, to lifeguarding at camp, to making life-changing decisions, to a bus accident that took my friend's family members away... There is a lot that has come to pass in a month! It is too easy for me to go through life without acknowledging the overpowering work of God in my life... Continue Reading →
The Wild Ride 