REFLECTIVE

Since I moved back  home to  Georgia  in October of 09,   10 of my friends have lost their mama's and three have lost their Dad.  My own mother was very ill in   December of 09.  On top of this, I've lost two of my high school class of 77 classmates in the past month.

All of this has really caused me to reflect on just how precious our loved ones are and just how little time we have with them.     I'm not sure if many of us actually realize this.

As a result, I invite,no, challenge you to join me in making  ALL of those we love and care about a priority in our life while we still have them here and available to  us.   This may mean  the swallowing of pride and putting petty  differences aside.  This does not mean it's an open invitation for them to hurt us,   I'm telling you though, if you ignore this opportunity because they've harmed you somehow and they move on, the hurt will be much greater.   Join me.   Please!

THOUGHTS on TEBOW

the Broncos QB appears to be THE  hot topic lately for a variety of reasons.  So I guess I'll throw in my two cents.   Folks are divided into 2 groups, those that love him  or dislike him.   Why?

• Dislike -    I've heard; too much attention, not really that good of a QB, wears his love of Christ "Loudly and some racial excuses.  There you have it.    There is a valid counterpoint for each of these "reasons, so they don't wash with me.
• Love -     His pride of being a Christian and/or actually living as one, he led a flopping team to the playoffs despite it being unconventional looking.

Synopsis   -   I think he is a great example for young people to look up to.  He works hard, openly cares about others, confident without being arrogant and is a perfect counter to other professional athletes in the news because, as example; dog fighting, woman beating, rape, drugs, shooting someone or themself or minor things like open arrogance and greed.   So to me, this should be a no-brainer to anyone that really thinks about it.   How about you?