I often feel like Jay Cutler, the quarterback of my beloved Chicago Bears (who were beaten by Detroit tonight in Detroit).  I try to take the snap, drop back in the pocket and make a good throw, but often my protection is just not there.  No, I am not a real quarterback, but it is a pretty good metaphor for my life.

In truth, we all need to be surrounded by people who “have our back,” and sadly for Jay that doesn’t seem to be the case.  In my 50 years, I have never seen a Bear’s quarterback get to beat up.  But even the best teams will have issues, and that’s where it compares to my life.  We just have a lot going on right now, and things seem to “slip between the line” and it becomes harder to make those good choices.  Don’t get me wrong, I want to…..but occasionally you have to “rush a throw.”

So if you are not a football person, I apologize for the metaphor.  It just felt right today (and probably tomorrow and the rest of this week.)  I hope things get a bit easier, I really do.

But for now I will just do what I should and lead the best that I can.  Every minute is a new opportunity, and I am not willing to settle for second best!

Goodnight my friends and God Bless!

Tommy+