Just A Game?

Today's lesson was unfairness taught on the golf course.

Sammy and Tyler both played in the club championships today. It was really hot out! Humid. Hot! Very Hot!

I admired that they stuck to it. I would have had no qualms to say forget it!

As they were finishing their games, we could see that they weren't happy.

For whatever reasons, heat, the pressure (that they put upon themselves), just the way the game was played... both of them had a "bad" game. They were very frustrated and disappointed.

I guess as much as it is "just a game" it never is.

Every year they play with one of their schoolmate, every year this child cheats.

Everyone know it.

To add to the boys frustration was this child and his cheating.

The sad thing is this child lives with the pressure of his parents. The dad rides the course with him during the championship.
The cheating is obvious. What is this child learning? To win at any cost?

It is so heart-wrenching to see your child's disappointment. It is a proud thing to see them finish despite all the obstacles.
It is one of those lessons... that in life there will always be cheats. You have to know that you did your best... and when your best is not good enough (for you) then thankfully there is tomorrow.

Club Championships ... Day 2. Another hot day is in the forecast. I simply prayer...

God, please help my boys understand that all You expect is our best. Help them to see the gifts they have and not judge their abilities on just a day's effort.
And if you don't mind...God... Please let tomorrow be a great day for them... and their game!

FORE! (Golf terminology, I think)!