**Posted on behalf of Frat Boy**

Had a lot planned for my first solo Q at LACESIN and barely made it through half of it.  I guess that’s what happens when you’re having fun playing Blackjack.  Small strong group showed up ready to work and focus our time on SACRIFICE, the April theme for those not reading the newsletter, and what that means in our lives. After a few words of my own, introductions, and disclaimers, we headed out.

Warm-up:

Mosey up to parking lot for some butt-kickers, high-knees, followed by some knee-up stretches, side-shuffles facing both directions, carioca, and toy-soldiers.

Continued with a Mosey to another spot to get some more work in before the cards are shuffled.

Circle up:

25: Hillbilly-walker

20- Merkin

30- SSH

15 mountain climbers- hold

40: Moroccan NightClubs

15: slow squat

THANG

Medium pace mosey from there to the field. Time to hit the tables and let it ride!

The “Blackjack” (also known as 21) went like this. I set up cones approximately 40 yds apart.  Started the fun with (1) burpee and then headed to the other side for (20) merkins, returning for (2) burpees and (19) merkins and so on. At count (10) and (11) we made a switch to LBC’s and Carolina dry-docks, ending with (20) LBC’s and (1) CDD.  Half-way through this leg of exercises I noticed time was running short so all PAX stepped up for a hard push to the end. Everyone SACRIFICING to make sure we hit BlackJack on the backside and lifting each other to the end.

Cashing in our chips we started a medium mosey back to COT ending the last 100 yds. with a Billy Run.  Closing it out in a circle for the last 3 minutes with some ab work.

So many ways SACRIFICE applies to our daily lives. One thing that is not guaranteed is the time we have to show what God’s sacrifice means to us.  Be mindful of the gifts in your life and the short time we have them. For those with 2.0’s (like me), the SACRIFICE is in the extra time you make for them.  Avoid the regrets down the road by showing them daily where they are on your list of priorities. This applies to all loved ones. SACRIFICE three minutes and pick up the phone or send a note.  You can thank yourself later.

Special prayers go out to our Brother Shady and his family.  Remember PAX, time is not guaranteed.

Thank you for the opportunity to lead you this morning, Gentlemen. I appreciate the SACRIFICE you made to get better today.

Frat Boy