INSPIRASUNS

A few months ago, a friend from church asked me a question about my experience in event planning. I gave her the scoop, explaining how it was kind of a secret love of mine. Yes, I’m the meeting planner for a very large event every year in my full-time job, however, I love to plan any type of event really. You all know from reading this little blog that I recently organized our little community chili cook-off, and next weekend we will host the Kentucky Derby celebration. But over the years I’ve been fortunate to participate, oversee, and plan all kinds of events from fundraisers to weddings, and ya, I love it. Sorry, I got a little more detailed there than I planned.

Anyway, my friend explained that she and her husband are part of a golf group that meets two times a year. The group is made up of 70 and older members, yes I guess you could say it’s a seniors group. They had recently lost their event planner and she wondered if I might be able to help. Well, I love to golf, although haven’t in many years just due to my schedule, and I love event planning so I said cool, let’s do it.

Well, their April event is occurring over these few days. Yesterday afternoon I met much of the group, at least those that could attend this particular event. My goodness, what a wonderful first impression! They spent the afternoon on the course, well until the rain rolled in, and had a good time catching up with each other.

Last night was their opening dinner and a chance for everyone to gather and catch up. There are even a few new members at this event so it was good to be introduced and become part of the group. Several widows are in attendance, their husbands have passed away but they have made such incredible friendships over the years they come back to the events by themselves. Some don’t golf any longer so there are some side activities planned for them.

What struck me last night at dinner was the incredible respect these individuals have for each other and for others they don’t even know. They have welcomed me with open arms, almost as if they have known me for years. We discussed the years this group has been around, over 60 now, and again how friendships, long-lasting ones, have been formed. We discussed the respect and integrity that the game of golf implores. We discussed how this respect and integrity are so lacking in today’s world.

I’ve mentioned before in this little blog, how this generation of Americans has so much to share. We, the younger generations, can learn so much from them. There is history they know, good history about our country, our values, and about little things like integrity, respect, and lending a hand.

Some may call them old school, some might say they are past their time, and some look past them because they think they don’t know anything in today’s world. Well, I simply say wrong to anyone who would say any of those things. This generation of God’s wonderful children has much to still offer, and quite frankly they deserve our respect. They have given much to this country, and they in many cases still have much to give.

I’m looking forward to learning more and more about this particular golf group, and to meeting new members they bring in. I will also do my best to try and emulate their behavior on so many fronts. Thank you Father for the gift of these dear children of yours, with whom I am sure you are well pleased.

Have a great day friends, oh and hey, if you see a senior in need, reach out and give them a hand.

Romans 12:10
Love one another in brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.