Fanatical Fans, Big Ben, and DeBlasio's

This Sunday was an unusual one for us. Instead of corporate worship at church, it was a day dominated by NFL football. At 11 am, Pat and I took the shuttle to Heinz Field to watch the Steelers play the Browns. Heinz Field is a great facility and we thoroughly enjoyed the experience. You can't help notice how fanatical Pittsburgh Steeler fans are. It one thing to be a fan and wear one article of clothing that displays your team loyalty. But Steeler fans are totally decked out. Almost every fan wore some combination of Steeler jerseys, pants, coats, sweatshirts, hats, beads, scarfs, probably even their underwear! Fanatical fans to the max! Then the "Terrible Towels." Almost everyone had one and they twirled them nearly every play. Big Ben Roethlisberger had a monster game with the only blemish an early interception. The guy can make plays! His 30 yard scramble for a touchdown was incredible. After the game my mind and spirit was reminded that it's important to be enthusiastic about our relationship with Jesus. Not shown by wearing Jesus garb, but displayed by our good works for the glory of Jesus. After being shuttled back to our Quality Suite, Pat and I ate at a neat restaurant named DeBlasio's. Pat dined on ravioli and I on chicken marsala. This is what makes going to new places a treat. Why eat at a chain restaurant. Find local fare to experience. What a day!
These are the days my friend,
Jim "Train"