So this is really cool! My last blog post was about the Aurora, Colorado shootings that took place in a midnight showing of Batman: The  Dark Knight Rises. This was tragic and horrifying news, but as a followup to that post here is something much more happy. :)

    Last Tuesday Cristian Bale (The actor for Batman) visited the hospital the victims of the Aurora shooting where being treated at. There were apparently still 7 people that were being treated and he was able to spend time with all of them. Acording to the York Daily Record article (Found here), Bale spent over 2 hours at the hospital and at least 10 mins with each victim. When he reached the hospital he told the officials he did not want the press around and just wanted to spend time with the victims and the police officers.

    It was also pointed out that Bale was not there representing the studio and was only there for himself.
   
    I have a couple of things to say about this:

    Some may disagree with me on this, but I do not believe Bale was looking for any type of publicity. He informed the officials that he didn't want any cameras and that he just wanted to spend some time with the victims. I love that! I don't know a whole lot about Cristian Bale, but this is impressive to me.
   
    Isn't it a little sad that it had to be pointed out that Bale was there on his own accord and not by the studio? I would not be surprised one little bit that he had to point that out in case there was some sort of lawsuit. Unfortunately, we live in a world were people would take something like this and turn in in for there own gain in a blink of an eye. Would it really suprise you if in a couple days we find out that someone tried to sue Bale for "Disturbing" them or something? I would not be surprised at all. The important thing to take not about this, however, is that although Bale obviously thought this could happen he still showed up and did his part.    I am happy to see that people are still filled with charity and love. Even though much more love is needed in this world, it is nice to see that at least a little is being shown. Cuddos Cristian.

    So, the other day I go to 7 Peaks, a local water park, with my Sister and her 3 boys. We had a lot of fun. The boys where having a blast and Alisa and I were too, but there were a few things that I realized that day and I thought I would share them with you.

1. A jam packed wave pool can only be described with two words, "Mosh Pit." I kid you not I was bumping into people with every wave that passed by! I was going up and down, bumping and rubbing against people I didn't know! It was just like a concert! Luckily, I had an inner-tube and was at least able to stay afloat. The people beside me where not so lucky and while the waves where going had to hold on to my tube and yelled to me, "I'm sorry! I just need to catch my breath!" ... Yeah, wasn't that fun.
2. All water parks in the world need to invest in plastic or rubber walkways because my feet where burning up!
3. I can't wait to have kids.

    I am very excited to have kids of my own one day. I have been around children for most of my life and I love them. I know just how difficult they can be and how loving as well. I feel like I have been blessed to be able to already have gone through some of the things a new parent has with my nieces and nephews. By no means am I saying that I am a pro or that I will not face challenges because, believe me, I know I will! I am just very happy that the Lord has prepared me so much as it is.
    As I was watching my nephews play in the water I could not help but smile and think of what it will be like to have children with my beautiful wife. I know it will be hard and there will be things we will both have to work out, but I also know that the blessings that will come from it are much greater. I'm excited. :)
    Hannah and I also had our second Independence day as well. We didn't do much. (Especially with all the wild-fires that are going on around us.) All we did was light some sparklers and one fountain. I love fountains. They are my Favorite. :)