I Know Mo!

Chaplain Willie and Ralph discuss business while Aaron is hard at work securing an autograph!

Aaron and Dad with Mariano Rivera - Christmas 2005!

Aaron and Dad at his fist Yankee game!

Aaron watching Mariano Rivera sign his baseball.

Does it get better than this...if I have my way...Aaron will play for the New York Yankees and this picture will be in the Hall of Fame! Mariano autographed this picture for Aaron.

2005 has been an incredible year for many reasons I'll discuss in a later blog !

But one special item is the opportunity I had to personally meet New York Yankees relief pitcher Mariano Rivera. Twice this past year I attended an exclusive bible study at his home with members of the team and shared! I had dinner at his home and participated in ministry opportunities together! I still can't believe it! It's a dream come true for me as a die hard Yankee fan! My four year old son thinks it is perfectly normal to be with Mariano (if he only knew he was hanging out with the best relief pitcher in Major League baseball)! On Saturday, we were together again! I've included some old and new photos.

A special thanks to Chaplain Willie Alfonso (chaplain to the NY Yankees spanish players, Staten Island Yankees, and New Jersey Nets), he has been a great friend and responsible for my connection with Mariano!

Ralph