PGA and Parents

(Original appeared June 17, 2016)

The parents of Andrew Landry, the struggling young golfer who currently leads the US Open, sent the following text to his parents:

“Dear Mom and Dad, I was just given the opportunity to go make a difference in someone’s life today. I will be going on Tuesday from 12-3 to go visit and meet with the kids from St. Jude here in Memphis. At first I was scared to death to even do it because I wouldn’t think I would be strong enough but when I think about what they do everyday of their lives at such a young age I HAVE TO GO! I will be meeting some of the strongest individuals on this earth and wouldn’t miss it for the world. It has already given me this warm feeling of being so blessed to be healthy and to be pursuing a passion that is in the big picture … just menial. I just wanted to share this with you both because I know this is God putting his hands on me to see the big picture of life and how short our time is here. You both have instilled so much in me and if I can just help 1 person fight a little harder and be a little more stronger I will feel like we made a difference. I love you both”

So, parents, what is on your agenda today that will instill this kind of perspective and value into your children’s lives today?