Five Days Away

Today is Wednesday and next Monday is getting very close.  Yesterday I got to work on my swing with Doug.  What a blessing he is.   The morning was filled with thunder and rain, but stayed dry long enough for us to get some work in.  Doug looked at me with a grin and I knew I was hitting is well.   For a long time I have been fearful that I might play so poorly I embarrass myself and Doug.  Now I worry that I can play well enough to qualify and then WHAT DO I DO!   Oh, I go to Denver!

The purpose of this entire project has been to bring some joy into life and find a way to remember Josh without tears and depression.   That has been done.  I know Josh is with me and he is the most proud of all at how well I have done. 

Here we are, one week from the qualification dates in Tampa.  I played the course, Cypress Run on Saturday and was very pleased with my work there.  I played ok, and I made lots of notes on the course book I have for next week.  All in all, a good step.  Today, I really worked on hitting the driver as if it was the first tee on the 23rd.  Did really well.   It is so scary, I can really do this and make a trip to Denver.
Pray for peace. Pray for me. 

As the rain falls in Venice, I am thinking of the blessings and the transformation this project has already brought forward.  Two new contacts are Tony from the Folded Flag Foundation and Jeff from NIKE.
Together these two wizards have come forward and NIKE is building a Gold Star bag for me.  I can't begin to say thanks enough to matter, but I will always try.  Thanks and God Bless.
Regardless of the outcome, no one comes out on top without the efforts of Doug MacArthur, my friend, my coach, my blessing.  No better man has served his country and his heart. 
And today I crossed a long and very difficult bridge.  I began to understand that in order to play my best, I have to enjoy the time I play.  Sounds simple, but when I have been so long in depression and sorrow, to begin to live in joy is really a transformation.  And that is why we did this in the first place.  Josh would say,
"What took you so long, Dad?"   And I say, "It is what it is."   And today I lived a hundred years.

I have two great news items.  First I have a part time job at the Oaks Club in Sarasota, FL, an outstanding country club and two great 18s.  One of the benefits is getting to play the club, so now I have a great course to work on my game.  Second, Doug and I did a practice session with my driver.  First 20 shots were terrible, then I relaxed and by the end I was crushing the driver and a 3 wood as I have not for many years.  It was great.  Hard to tell distance, but Doug's best line, keep in mind he is a PGA Professional,  "I wish I had the shot."  That made me feel great.  I hit 10 in a row that were long, high, really well hit on the screws.
Its about time.

HI
Well, I missed getting funded on Kickstarter.  But I am going to continue the cause and work to find alternative ways to practice and compete.  This remains my goal and I will not stop til I can no longer stand.  Right now, I am still standing.  God bless those who gave it all
Kris

The week has been stressful, dealing with the loss of my wife's mother.  Too young, so difficult.  I did get to practice on Wednesday and was thrilled to hit some great 50 and 100 yd wedge shots.  I also hit a few 3 metals, 240 yds and right at the pin.  Balance seems to be the most important element of my swing.

We Are up and running on Kickstarter.
I am so excited I can barely stand it!   Kickstarter "The Road to Cherry Hills"

Please let everyone know about the project.  God Bless