I was a big Tiger Woods fan, and I may be again one day — depending on whether or not he can rehabilitate himself.

I’ve been involved with a youth golf club for about three years now, and all the kids looked to Tiger to see what the possibilities of success could be. Now it’s time for them to look to Tiger to see how much a person can screw up one’s own life. It’s a matter of making correct choices and being honest with yourself.

Tiger’s disastrous fall should be an example to everyone of how important it is to guard what you have. If you have a happy family life, nurture it by showing those close to you that you care about them. Do it on a regular basis. If you have a job you like, work hard at it and learn how to do it even better. If you have a nice home, keep it repaired and clean. If you have good kids, keep them as your friends for the rest of your life by not arguing with them over silly things. If you are healthy, eat and exercise like you want your body to live forever. In all these things, be honest with yourself and those around you.

Tiger has shown us how perilous life’s pleasures can be if you take your talent, your loves, and your way of life for granted. He’s discovered, perhaps too late, how important honesty is.

This Christmas I am more thankful than ever for what I have, and I’ll be more vigilant than ever in safeguarding it.

I grieve for Tiger and his family.

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