I can't believe its been 5 years; Happy Anniversary abitadeacon

On a quiet February afternoon, and a newly ordained deacon of two months, I wanted to find a way to communicate my faith, ministry and life with others.  Throughout formation I had begin sending e-mails to my "inbox" list of contacts but I heard about this wonderful world of blogging.


In 2009, I was pretty internet ignorant; let's just say computer ignorant.  With each passing year when I was in my formation training, less and less of my brother candidates were toting the old notebooks (I'm talking spiral notebooks here) and were busting out the PC at classes.  I was always one with the good old fashion pen and paper.


After being challenged by one of my newly ordained brother Deacons that putting together a simple blog was, well, simple, I decided on a Sunday afternoon to try.  I mean nothing was going on after a busy Sunday morning in the Church and Wendy was sound asleep taking a much deserved Sunday nap.  There wasn't even any football to watch.  By the end of the day, February 6th, 2009, my blog was born.


It's still pretty simple and I am by far no internet blogging genius.  But I indeed love blogging and am encouraged that it is actually read.  I love when I am inspired to write my own reflections or share my homilies but over the years I have decided to add important stories of the faith I find from a myriad of sources I like or trust!


So even though I missed the actual date by a few days, I am wishing my own little blog Happy 5th anniversary and hoping you and many more will come for a visit often.


Here is the simple humble 1st post in the history of the abitadeacon:


  http://abitadeacon.blogspot.com/2009/02/proclaim-good-news.html