April Treasures

"The race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong
Find some treasure in a field, and in the treasure find a song"

As April flies by, I used this Sunday's sending song to encapsulate all the treasures from another whirlwind month. In no particular order...

Donut Daughter

This past Saturday's Donut Dash in Indiana was a triumphant 3.1 miles. I will hold on to the image of my 2-year-old licking all the chocolate icing off a donut during mile 2. As I attacked the course with the stroller, she attacked that donut. In the end, we took home the prize for Fastest Stroller and she looked like she was hit with a chocolate water balloon. I treasure these Dad-daughter events and how excited she was when she got her hands on her first trophy. My wife cheered us on every stroll of the way. Our infant did not cheer, but showed family support by snuggling her mother.

A Connected Community

Our Mother of Sorrows, Saint Michael's, and Café Sundays @ Mill House Café continue to shape my spiritual identity. They are places I enjoy taking my kids. They are places where I have created relationships and strengthened others. There have been a lot of uplifting experiences that I have had in Johnstown since starting this blog. Many of the those experiences have occurred within this connection of believers. One of the most memorable was the Easter Vigil at OMOS. The music that night was not only a tribute to a belief, but a demonstration of how when people come together, amazing things can be seen and heard.

Ballerina's

This past Friday our family went to one of our favorite Johnstown spots to eat - Gallina's in downtown Johnstown. My 2-year-old misidentified the restaurant as Ballerina's. We carbo loaded and successfully fueled up for the Donut Dash. In a heavy Italian accent, Gallina's owner congratulated us on our growing family. Thank you Gallina's for great family meals.

The Road Ahead

It is hard to believe that this weekend is the last stand for April 2017. What is not hard to believe is that positivity can be found all around if you are willing to look. Next up on the racing calendar is the 34th Annual Johnstown Christian School 5000 Meter (5K) Classic. It is at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 13th. Jogging strollers are welcomed.

Get out and experience Johnstown and the surrounding area. Find your treasure.