Adoption Spotlight 2 - Bubba Watson

Many of you have probably seen the name Bubba Watson in the news lately.  On April 8th - Easter Sunday, Bubba won the most prestigious golf tournament on the PGA tour, The Masters.  What you may not know is that the Masters was not the only thing on his mind that day.  He had a one month old son named Caleb waiting for him at home who he and his wife had just adopted.  

Their adoption journey started 4 years ago when they decided to adopt, since they could not have kids on their own.  It was a challenging process from what they have reported.  They were even turned down a couple times as parents when children were available.  Finally on March 22nd, they got the call that they were approved to be parents of a boy in South Florida.  They accepted Caleb, flew down to pick him up, and shortly after Bubba was off to the tournament.  Truly remarkable that he was able to win the tournament with so much else on his mind!

As I've read more about Bubba I am struck by his passion for his family and his faith.  I think we can learn a lot from his example at a time when so many value their profession above all.  He may have won the most prestigious golf tournament in history, but as he puts it "golf is not my everything".  

More on Bubba:

http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20585502,00.html

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/golf/mastersaugusta/9194428/Masters-winner-Bubba-Watson-tells-how-his-adopted-son-and-his-faith-mean-more-than-the-game.html