I don't really know where to start for once.  My family and I have gone through a tough week.  My grandfather, who had been struggling with his health,  passed away on Monday October 11th.  What a wonderful man he was and he meant so much to me.  I was in Auburn, Alabama when I received word of his passing.  I played the event with him weighing on my mind.  I shot 71-76 and missed the cut, but that was not important in the spectrum given the circumstances.  I headed home and we buried him today.  He may be gone, but my memories with him will last forever.  This afternoon I got in some quality practice after not having swung a club for the past day and a half.  As most of you know, on Tuesday Oct. 19th I begin my 2010 quest towards the PGA Tour with 1st Stage of qualifying in Charlotte, NC.  It has been a great year for me on the course.  I know my grandfather will be watching from above.  In times of adversity I can lean on that and feel comforted.  This is my 4th trip to the annual tour school.  From that I can dip into the experience of what it takes.  I know I am ready, it just comes down to playing golf and just plainly being myself.  It is me against the course and may the battle begin. Here is the link to follow my progress: http://www.pgatour.com/qschool/