The Greatest Day

As i have aged and become wiser I have realized that the very best times in my life involve my family.

Today, I was blessed to spend an afternoon at the club with Alec, Dixon, Wade, Chase and Janae - who found our group after a 20 minute search.

Wade and I play a lot of golf together, but we rarely play with our sons since they live out of state. When asked to take up golf many, many years ago, the boys all pretty much blew us off. I even said, "After you guys get home from your missions, you are going to be sorry you didn't take up golf."

As expected, Alec and Dixon agreed with me. It's a pity really. Canyon Gate CC was a stone's throw from the house and they could have EASILY spent a half-dozen summers playing golf, and charging chicken fingers to our bill. Chase, who is still in high school and goes by the nickname "Pony" still won't take up this greatest of games.

Anyway, today was special. We slammed a few balls at the range, and then went to the first hole to tee it up. Everyone hit their tee shot in a different direction, but the spirit of the game, and the love that permeated our group was truly remarkable. Golf became a side bar...we trash talked, we hollered, we high-fived, we knuckle bumped, and we laughed like there was no tomorrow. When things couldn't get any better, Janae pulled up! As always, my heart just swelled up when i saw my sweet, funny, lovely Janae. I actually have to pinch myself sometimes as I say to myself,, "I am the lucky man who gets to lie down next to her each night." I am so grateful for all she does for me....

Janae "You rock my world."

We only played nine holes but had plenty of laugh, created a new nickname for Chase (Pony) and I was able to beat everyone....again. You know I was happy.