1 down.....2 to go!

Thanks be to God!! Chris has passed his first test! One down, two more to go! Chris wound up shooting Even par for round 3, and -1 for round 4, with a total score of -7, tied for 6th! I am so proud of him and I know he is so excited and relieved to have one stage down. We just want to thank all of you so much for your continued prayers and support. As we chase this dream, we realize that this is not possible without God, and through Him, is the only way we will succeed in life! Chris' intentions for each day on the golf course are to learn as much as he can from his experiences, and build on them for the next opportunity that comes. While growing up, I watched my grandparents have such a passion for golf as a hobby. Never in my dreams would I have imagined I would marry a professional golfer! One thing I have learned through dating and marrying Chris is that I did not realize how much of a mental game golf is. Sure, you do have to have the talent, and God has given Chris the amazing physical talent to play this game, but along with that talent comes the mental aspect of the game. I may be a dummy, but this is what I believe differentiates the field in a lot of situations. It all starts with believing in yourself and believing that you are good enough to win and you are good enough to succeed. While this is present in most circumstances in life, it is especially draining in golf. Even the best (Tiger Woods) get mentally drained after a tournament! With that being said, I try to remind Chris just to believe in himself. God has given him this awesome talent to play golf, and he CAN and WILL succeed in this career! Of course, the trick is doing it on God's timing, not ours! :) I tell Chris every day that it is not a matter of IF he is going to succeed in his career of golf, but WHEN. He has already been successful thus far and I believe that he is very capable of building on that success. With all of that being said (sorry I am on a "I believe in Chris" high!), Chris comes home tomorrow morning and I will be picking him up around 10:30 at the airport! I am so excited! The next step of our journey begins. Preparing for Second Stage, the second test! I will be busy doing some errands and bookwork for Chris, he will be practicing his butt off every day! I have every confidence that Chris will be ready to face this next grueling challenge of Q-school. We thank God for the ability to have this opportunity and for all the blessings He has given to us. Words can not express how grateful we are for each of you who make this possible. I wouldn't have my life any other way right now, and I think Chris would say the same. May God bless all that we say, think, and do, and may the glory be His now and always! Stay tuned over the next few weeks as we prepare for what lies ahead! Much love from Nashville!!!!!