Article March 12, 2012 Issue

Yes, sports at 'my age'!

By Barbara Klementz

Barbara playing at a halftime exhibition at Georgetown University

Bonnie Ballentine

“At your age , you are doing what?” 

Barbara playing at a halftime exhibition at Georgetown University

How often I’ve heard this! The “what” is playing basketball at the National Senior Olympics with players 70 years of age or older. Basketball has taught me many lessons of skill, energy, and endurance that will not end. To stop playing now would be to say I have reached a particular age so competitive sports are over. Instead, I would rather apply a prayerful understanding of God to my life. 