Life Can Be Short

The past 24-48 hours have been very difficult for our PCC church family. Yesterday morning during the service we found out about a really tragic death in our PCC family. Our head Video/Sound technician and his wife have three children (6 yr. old, 4 yr. old, one week old). The couple just had their third child last week. On Saturday night, the wife wasn't feeling well and about three hours later, she passed away. This story really shook myself and others from PCC up big time! When Pastor Ron told us, I was speechless!
My wife and I really had a good conversation about life and how precious each day is. You look at this family and last week they were celebrating a new baby and the next minute, they are grieving. Here are some thoughts I am taking from this:
1. Life is too short to worry about trivial things
2. Enjoy life everyday
3. Thank God for giving you another day to live for him
4. Treat your spouse, family, friends well
5. Watch what comes out of your mouth....is it pleasing to others?
6. If it is your last day, how will you be remembered?

Please lift up the Amstutz family in prayer this week. I hope we all really think about what is important in life and not take anything for granted!

Amazing Night

Last night was the opening night of the new Parkview Field Stadium in downtown Ft. Wayne, home of the Tin Caps Minor League Baseball team. A lot has been said about why Ft. Wayne needed a new stadium, etc. I can tell you that this place is amazing! From the moment I walked into the place I was amazed! This is the nicest Minor League park I have been in.

I talked earlier in the year that I would love to be at the opening game but the tickets were sold out in 25 minutes. On Monday, my Dad said that one of his friends had an extra ticket and wanted to know if I could go. I was so excited that I would get a chance to see history! A crowd of 8,208, the largest ever for a professional baseball game in Ft. Wayne was on hand. The Tin Caps (formerly known as the Wizards) had many important people on hand, including San Diego G.M. Kevin Towers. Oh, by the way, the Tin Caps won the game 7-0 and have gotten off to a franchise best 7-0 start on the season!

Play Ball!

It is April and that means one thing: Play Ball! Major League baseball started Sunday and it is time to make my predictions for this season.

American League:

East:
1. Red Sox
2. Yankees
3. Rays
4. Orioles
5. Blue jays

Central:
1 White Sox
2. Twins
3. Indians
4. Royals
5. Tigers

West:
1. Angels
2. A's
3. Rangers
4. Mariners

National League:

East:
1. Mets
2. Braves
3. Phillies
4. Marlins
5. Nationals

Central:
1. Cubs
2. Reds
3. Cardinals
4. Brewers
5. Astros
6. Pirates

West:
1. Dodgers
2. Rockies
3. Diamondbacks
4. Giants
5. Padres