Amy had been there for both of Phil's previous wins at the Masters, and regularly traveled to Phil's other tournaments along with their three children. They shared meals together in the evenings and talked about his day, their family and life together. Then eleven months ago, Amy was diagnosed with breast cancer, and the energy-sapping treatment for the disease began to take its toll. Amy has not been strong enough to follow her husband since beginning therapy.
You may remember that the couple let fans know about Amy's condition at the PLAYERS Championship in May, where Phil wore a pink ribbon on his golf cap.
In July, Phil opted out of the British Open, explaining on his Web site, "As a professional golfer, competing in major championships, and winning them, is my main objective. But I've always said family is my number-one priority. For that reason I won't be playing the British Open at Turnberry next week. It's a trying time for us as we await more test results but we're optimistic, as always."
As Phil played his final holes at this year's Masters, he was certain Amy was watching, but he wasn't sure she would be there in person. She was, along with the entire Mickelson clan. And after his win, the couple's long embrace and their shared tears of joy was witnessed around the world and created a high moment for the two of them and for fans who knew their story.
Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live
a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us
as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God….
…Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word, and to present her to himself as a radiant church, without stain or wrinkle or any other blemish, but holy and blameless.
In this same way, husbands ought to love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself.
(Ephesians 5:1-2…25-28)
1 comments:
This is a touching post, Jay. I didn't see this on tv, but I did read one other article about it. I'm glad to read another one. Thanks for this.
Jay, I'm doing a series on my blog right now on "Favorite Marriage Books." I'm asking each participant to send me a title of their favorite book on marriage, a 2 paragraph summary, and one paragraph on how the book has helped them. Would you participate? I'll post your pic and link back to your blog. You might pick up a couple of more readers. I have a number of women participants but need a couple of more men.
Thanks, wb
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