I received an email from a good friend who lamented the reality that he had recently celebrated his 40th year of not being selected in the NBA draft. He was a really good high school and college basketball player and if anyone could have made the big time – he could. Except he didn’t. I didn’t know him in his prime (is 60 the new 30?) but from what I’ve observed, if I was in trouble I’d want him on my team! I’d like to quote some super funny excerpts from his email, but that’s probably illegal in some way or another and if the NSA looked into my blog – things could go viral and then…
But I will quote his last comment because it really tells the story of the man – more than the not-selected NBA player: “Whatever I end up doing, you can be assured that I will do it with the same passion, energy, and skill that has marked everything else I have done in life.”
OK – that’s not exactly what he said (in his humor), but I assure you that’s who he is! God, give us more men like Mike Alberts (not his real name).
Blessings!
Pastor Mark
