But, what was Jesus thinking as he hung there on cross looking down at his weeping mother? Thank you mamma for kisses when I fell and hurt myself on gravel in driveway. Thank you mamma for helping me understand that loving and losing is better than not loving at all. And thank you mamma for being here when death is so hard to face. I have to think in some place down deep in Jesus’ heart through all pain and suffering his body was going through at time physically while he looked down and realized his mother was there he remembered;

Mamma whispered softly, time will ease your pain Life’s about changing nothing stays same And she said, how can I help you say goodbye? It’s ok to hurt; it’s ok to cry Come let me hold you and I will try How can I help you say goodbye?

Back then as it is today, mammas give us strength, love and many times understanding when we need it most. Let us today and every day not forget that if it wasn’t for our mothers; changes in life, hurts on play grounds, and tears from our hearts may be just to unbearable for us to take. Thank you mom for loving us, but most of all thank you for being there at foot of cross and loving Jesus Christ.

Another plus has been getting tips as we play from more seasoned players. Each week my golf game is improving and I am learning more about game.

We also have moved beyond game to having dinner and drinks after game. We search new places to try each week and have enjoyed house parties once we knew each other well enough to feel safe and comfortable. Now we are branching out even more and going to concerts together. Everyone keeps an eye out for other events in our community that we could enjoy.

I’ve made new friends and some of people are beginning to pair up and see each other outside group. It’s a great way to introduce other people you think might hit it off, without stress of a one-on-one blind date.

Now there’s always something to do on a Friday night and we are having fun. What better way to attract a partner than when you are relaxed and enjoying yourself.

Not a golfer? What do you enjoy that you form a group around? Euchre, bridge, tennis, volleyball, books? Don't stay home alone on Friday nights. Whatever your interest, there are others to meet and share that with.