Sometimes I forget to thank God for the Godly men He has put in Jay's life. I know I've given thanks for Godly friendships in my life, but after having the blessing of visiting our dear friends, Kim and Randy, over Spring Break, I was reminded of what a gift it is that my husband also walks life with men who love the Lord. Just last weekend, Jay was able to experience his 17th "Draftmas." For those of you "not in the know" (and I really can't imagine why anyone would be "in the know" about this) Draftmas is the annual fantasy baseball draft/gathering of men/weekend in a cabin in Louisiana extravaganza. Some may ask why it would take five days to conduct a fantasy baseball draft, and I too questioned the inner workings of this event at one point in my life, but trust me, some things are better left alone. All I know is there is significant time spent on the baseball drafting websites, general smack talk (whatever that is) via the Sad Sad Little Men League message board, Jay grabs a sleeping bag and (hopefully) change of clothes and returns a few days later refreshed and harboring many secrets that will never (thankfully) be revealed to the female mind. In all seriousness, this weekend and these guys are a blessing for my husband. Often I forget that men also need the encouragement of other men in their lives. To the eyes of women, these male friendships may take on a peculiar working out as they can often bond in total silence watching a game on t.v., playing a seemingly pointless and very sweaty game of HORSE or other athletic endeavor, or using virtual interaction via the Playstation while never making eye contact. This behavior is very odd to women who spend countless hours over a single cup of coffee doing (gasp) nothing but talking, but as Jay often points out, men cover the same ground much faster (as in a few grunts and monosyllabic communication) so they need other things to occupy their time. And yes, "chatting" does not make the top ten list. I am truly so grateful for the men that have blessed my husband's life. For those guys who he has laughed with and grieved with. For men that have encouraged him and challenged men. And for men who love Jay for the man God has brought him to be. In this picture Randy and Jay are approaching the hour of midnight trying to lay wood flooring for Randy's new house. While I can't imagine, as a woman, this being a bonding experience, I know that they were able to serve one another in physical labor and in encouragement. (And please be in prayer this next week as Randy and Kim have been literally working around the clock to make a fast-approaching deadline for moving into their new home.) While I may never understand it, thank you Lord for the friendships of men as well!
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