I follow golf when I have the time. Today was the last round of the U.S. Open. It was won by Martin Kaymer the first German to win golf's most coveted trophy. But the truly inspiring story belonged to the runner up, Erik Compton. His is on his third life. At nine years old, diagnosed with an untreatable heart ailment, he received a transplant from a 12 year old Miami girl. That heart lasted for 15 years until a nearly fatal episode on a golf course. That put Compton back into the surgeon's hands and he received his second transplant (his third heart)
Now, two years later, he is runner-up at the U.S. Open.
Compton recounted words from his father who said: "Erik, instead of looking at yourself as a victim, just be glad you are alive."
Have you been having a tough time recently? Feeling sorry for yourself? Get a transplant in your attitude and thank God you are alive.
Jubilate.
Ian
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