When I emerged soaking wet, I felt cleansed, filled with the Holy Spirit, and like a brand-new person. It was the best feeling I ever remembered having in my life. It was a new beginning for me, while at the same time a continuation of keeping my promises I’d made to the Lord on 9/11. I felt like everything I did put a smile on God’s face, something I hadn’t done for Him in years. In turn, that put a smile on my face. I was now ready to continue on to my third goal: finding Paul.
