Power of a Promise
I doubt that it comes as much of a surprise to anyone who knows me to hear that I enjoy sports. I enjoyed playing them as a younger man and certainly continue to appreciate the athleticism of today’s competitors.
As a result it was shocking to hear that Steve McNair had been found shot in a condominium in Nashville. He had played quarterback for the Tennessee Titans and was known to be tough among footballers. What I didn’t know about as much was that his reputation in the community was also good. Family man and always one to help the local charities.
But then the rest of the story began to unfold and along with it the disappointment and disillusionment of learning another side of Steve McNair. It has since come to light that McNair was involved in a relationship with another woman and she was found responsible for his death.
We were recently reminded on a Sunday morning that any of us are capable of anything. So the purpose of these words is not to drag Steve McNair through the mud. Rather a simple lesson…
If only Steve McNair had been at home with his wife where he had promised to be…
