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Mulligan, by Doug Bartlett

22/2/2021

 
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John’s twelve year old son, Tommy, was terribly excited. Two weeks ago John had promised Tommy that he would take him golfing. This was Tommy’s first time and John was explaining the rules, terms, principles and etiquette of the game. Tommy was loving every minute of it.

John told his son, “ Now pay close attention. Some of the lessons you learn today at golf can be carried over into life.”

It was a beautiful day. The sun was out with a gentle, cool breeze blowing. You could hear the birds singing over the sound of the waterfall and even see some deer in the distance. They both were enjoying the lush surroundings of the golf course as well as each other’s company.

Upon leaving the thirteenth green John got his driver out of the bag and eed up his golf ball on the fourteenth tee box. He took his stance, addressed the ball and smacked it with all his might. The ball flew off in an unintended trajectory and made a terrific splash as it entered the nearby creek.

John said, “I’ll take a mulligan,” as he placed another ball on the tee and this one landed in the middle of the fairway.

“A mulligan,” Tommy asked, “What is that?”

“It’s like a do-over. The first one doesn’t count, it’s like it never happened.”
After pondering this for several minutes Tommy asked, “Hey Dad, wouldn’t it be great if you could have mulligans in life?”
“Sometimes you can,” his Dad responded, “It’s called forgiveness.”
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Jim link
22/2/2021 07:35:10 pm

Wonderful way to put it, Doug.
It truly is a nice little "do over."

Take care
Jim

Doug
22/2/2021 07:44:03 pm

Thanks for your time Jim. I appreciate your comment.

Peggy Gerber
22/2/2021 09:09:15 pm

Very sweet story. I loved the ending.

Doug
22/2/2021 09:57:57 pm

Thank you for those kind words Peggy.

Chuck Anderson
22/2/2021 10:22:50 pm

Best thing I ever did, accept The Mulligan.

Doug
22/2/2021 11:21:05 pm

Nice way to put it Chuck, thanks,

Mike B
22/2/2021 10:45:49 pm

Great Story Doug!! Yes, the world needs more forgiveness, both the giving and receiving of it. For me it's best received once I admit that I did some that needs to be forgiven. I'm thankful for all the mulligans in my life....

Doug
22/2/2021 11:23:25 pm

Thanks Mike. Yes, forgiveness is a wonderful thing for both parties.

Pamela Kennedy
22/2/2021 11:25:37 pm

This story brought a smile to my face.

Doug
23/2/2021 05:06:41 am

Thank you Pamela, Glad you enjoyed it,

Mike u
22/2/2021 11:37:54 pm

Good one Doug. Forgiveness helps all parties involved, we need more of it!

Doug
23/2/2021 05:08:11 am

Couldn't sgree with you more. Thanks,

Sue Clayton
23/2/2021 02:44:08 am

We can all take a correction shot when our turn comes for a do-over in life. Maybe the second shot will be a hole in one of forgiveness.

Doug
23/2/2021 05:09:50 am

Nicely put Sue. Thank you.

Mary Wallace
23/2/2021 05:45:52 am

A lovely parable Doug.

Doug
23/2/2021 06:06:59 am

Thank you so much Mary.

Padmini Krishnan
25/2/2021 05:02:53 am

A beautiful ending. Nice story.

Doug
25/2/2021 05:07:18 pm

Thank you Padmini for that nice comment.


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