A New Post!!! Life Lessons from Golf

In the past six weeks, Brandt, Gresham, and Seth have been decidedly blessed by the Running Y's Youth Golf program. Not only were they all able to take lessons (yes, Seth too!) when Grandpa came to visit at the end of June; they since have been allowed to golf 9 holes every day of their choosing after 3PM--for a rock-bottom rate. Two weeks ago, we went out as a family on a Sunday afternoon and golfed together. Eva and I walked the course and the boys, including Brian, all played. Here are a few lessons I learned along the way:

1. It is possible for four boys/men to be quiet at once--if there is competition involved.

2. There is much to be said of the male capacity for imagination--if there is competition involved.

3. Boys and men are capable of encouraging one another without the persistence of a woman--but congratulating a friend on his double bogey (2 over par) is probably not the best way to start.

4. Thrust without vector makes for cringeworthy exhibition.

5. Multitasking is when you get in a long walk and a suntan with four children in tow.

6. Ruthless focus is at least one requisite element of success.

7. Walking nine holes took us nearly three hours: "For this fragrant oil might have been sold for much and given to the poor." Matthew 26:9. Time is a luxurious commodity in 2008. It is for pouring out on the rich blessing of people.