Perspective

Saturday evening, our good friends Darrel and Lois Keesling invited our family to Windsor Crossing for the Saturday evening church services and then dinner. We went and had a great time at their contemporary services. Afterwards, we enjoyed a great dinner at Matador in the Chesterfield Valley. I don't know what it is about basic Mexican food, but man it sure does hit the spot after a day in the saddle. Perhaps, after a day in the saddle I feel like I'm in the penalty free environment. Second basket of chips? No problem.

Sunday morning was a family day. We slept in. (Well, the family slept in, I was up at 3:30am. Never been a big sleeper.) I made poached eggs for everyone and we planned out our day. We decided to go to my son's soccer game at noon and then spend the afternoon in historic St. Charles. The weather seemed to be ordered by the Chamber of Commerce. What a difference three days makes. Thursday night at my son's game, my wife and I almost froze to death. Sunday, we were working on our tans. We gorged ourselves at Lewis & Clarks (as I told myself, "okay, Boz that's two big meals in two days...don't rebuild the fat guy!") and then walked and shopped enjoying the warm spring sunshine. The day seemed perfect. Then we heard the tragic news of Josh Hancock.

Unfortunately, Josh Hancock, the relief pitcher of the St. Louis Cardinals, was tragically killed early Sunday morning while driving on Highway 40. The details of the accident don't seem overly important to me. Most importantly, I pray Josh is in heaven and living in the glory of God. I also pray for his parents and for their comfort during this most difficult time. Baseball will live on and through Jesus Christ, so will we.

Getting to ride a bicycle is fun, but it's not the only thing that matters in life. Spending time with and caring for your friends and your family is really important. Take time, slow down (not on your training rides, though), wave at people, do good things for others (without expecting something in return), have fun, give thanks, and most importantly, create a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. As we heard at the services at Windsor Crossing on Saturday night, "Sanctify yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do wonders among you." Joshua 3:5.