My Day as a Disc Golf Caddy
7 Sep
This past weekend my husband and I celebrated 23 years of marriage. The last several years, we haven’t really been able to celebrate our anniversary because my guy is a disc golfer and he competes each year in one of the bigger tournaments that lands on Labor Day weekend.
As you can see from the picture, a disc golf bag hold discs and other miscellaneous items like water bottles and a rag to wipe the discs as they get dirty. This year I said I would go with him and be his caddy for Saturday—my anniversary present to him.
He loved it. I loved it. Here are a few highlights of my caddy experience:
- As I carried his bag around and made sure he had what he needed, I felt I was truly serving him in a special way. Like washing his feet. God had prepared me well for this act of service. It was a joy despite the heat and constant trekking across the course.
- I had a chance to see him doing something he truly loves. His passion for disc golf has grown significantly over the years, and he now competes professionally. I got a first hand taste of what it’s like for him to be on a course, competing against other guys who are out to play their best, too. And what a mix of personalities! Disc gold players are truly a culture unto themselves.
- I had the opportunity to play the role of cheerleader and encourage my sweet guy and celebrate his best throws. Yes, I know the difference between a Birdie and Bogie now.
- I heard one of the players say he wished his wife would come with him sometime. That affirmed for me that I’d done something special for my sweet guy, and it showed me that our men really need our support and encouragement. God truly designed us to play that role in our men’s lives. They NEED us to be there for them.
- Toward the end of the morning round, I was feeling the wear and heat of the course. So much so I had to relinquish my caddy duty to rest. My goal was to recoup so I could stay with him in the afternoon, which promised temperatures of 99+ degrees. I could have taken my hubby’s suggestion that I go back to the hotel and cool off by the pool, but I was determined to see this through and serve him to the best of my ability. Amazingly, that meant more to me than the physical relief of the pool and an air-conditioned hotel room.
- He played the second part of the tournament on Sunday. I dropped him off at the park and went back to the hotel for some quiet time to read, worship and write. This felt truly like a reward from God for my service. When I picked him up that afternoon, he said he played better when I was with him. Definitely high praise!
Sometimes we’re called to serve our loved ones in unusual ways—ways that ask us to sacrifice comfort and preference. I’m learning that when I grumble, I miss out on the blessing that is part of the sacrifice, of knowing I’m doing something meaningful for that other person.
The blessing of serving my sweet hubby that day came in the disguise of dirt, sweat, and fatigue.
The blessing of joy.
Praying and believing,
Dineen
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Oh Dineen,
Like washing his feet.
Just took my breath. If only we understood this more clearly as young brides. Awesome. I love you my friend and the example you set for me. Hugs.
Such a wonderful post, bless you.
How neat that you did this for your beloved. It is true that our husbands like us by their side (even in 100+ degrees). Although I am not much of a building photographer like my husband, I still go with him because I know he likes it
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Thank you so much for sharing from your heart with us.
Love it! Sometimes to serve others, we have to put “self” away. thanks for sharing today.
Aw Neen, I love that you had this time together to celebrate your anniversary. I love even more how much you learned from it. beautiful post. Love you!
I loved that! What a beautiful gift to give your husband! Thanks for sharing.
Living for Him, Joan
That is just beautiful!! Many men spend their lives wishing that their wives would enjoy the adventures that they want to experience with them. Thank-you for sharing that real life example.
Hi dear Dineen, Loved this post-just want your hubby to compete her in our area with you as his caddy-we’d come watch for sure. What a wonderful visual lesson for each of us and true love poured out to him.
Hugs today.
Dineen,
Great post, and what a wonderful portrait of love in action. A servant’s heart and willingness to minister to “his needs” is what Jesus wants us to do for our mates. They just love having us “hang out” with them (Home Depot, yard work, car shows, etc). It is truly a picture of worship that God delights in!
It’s all about HIM,
Deborah (Heb. 10:23)
How sweet. Love this post Dineen.
What a beautiful gift you gave your hubby. My husband does so much for me… I need to do more for him.
thanks dineen – you have given me an impulse to accompany jack to one of his “old-timers” meetings – hugs Tamara