TEXARKANA MAGAZINE
M y oldest son, John Henry, just finished his freshman year on the Texas High varsity golf team. I had the opportunity to watch every bit of it, and I learned quickly that I did not know as much as I thought I did. Team golf is a different kind of pressure. Every shot belongs to more than just you, and you can feel that. As a spectator, I had a few
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habits to break. You cannot talk to them, and you have to stay one shot ahead of the group. At district and regional tournaments, you cannot hand them a drink, a snack, or say a word. This is especially challenging for someone whose spiritual gift is talking. Staying quiet and out of the way might have been the hardest part of the whole season for me. At the beginning of the season, I had no idea where it would go. By the time the district tournament rolled around, something had shifted. You could see it in the way they carried themselves. They were locked in. They won district by more than 35 strokes, a margin I had not expected but celebrated. Heading into regionals felt different after that. We were hopeful, but we knew we were stepping into a different level of competition. Highland Park and Walnut Prosper Grove are the real deal, and watching our boys compete alongside them was exciting. A few of us moms spent the tournament tracking every movement on the leaderboard app, making screenshotting a personality trait. Every climb felt significant, and every update was worth saving. The final hole is one I would prefer to forget, but that is how it goes. The boys finished fourth overall, just six strokes shy of a state berth, which is not something anyone would have predicted at the start. There is a lot to be proud of, and it is not just the golf. It is the way they handled the pressure and the moments that did not go their way. Getting to know this group of kids and their families has been one of the best parts of all of it. In this month’s issue, we have our annual photo contest, sponsored by State Bank. Choosing winners was difficult because we have real talent in this area. This year’s cover was captured right here at Texarkana Country Club and features one of my son’s golf teammates, Fox Hambleton. We have never had a sports action cover before, but when we saw the sand, the ball, and the moment all come together, we knew it had to be the one. We also feature Arkansas High standout student-athlete Addison Girley, the midwives making a difference at CHRISTUS St. Michael Hospital, a beautiful home in the style section, and all your monthly favorites. And do not skip the gift guide. With Mother’s Day, Teacher Appreciation Week, graduation, and Nurses Appreciation Week all landing this month, we have pulled together some wonderful local gift ideas. Shop close to home when you can. It matters. Thank you, as always, for reading. And this month especially, take care of your momma, your teachers, and your nurses. They have earned it.
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