Bowhunters.......Enjoy Dad while you can

[Stinger]

My dad taught me how to bow hunt and I was with him when he took his first buck with a bow.  At 88 he doesn't bow hunt anymore.  Agree completely that you need to seize family hunting moments when you can.  I flew all the way out to San Diego from Virginia this past long weekend just to go dove hunting with my dad, my son and my brother and his son.  It was quite a show.

[huskyarcher]

Originally posted by Keefer:
My  eathly Dad only went hunting a time or two with me and my brothers and my Dad never hardly did anything with us...He pretty much told us we were good for nothing and put us down most of the time even in front of his drinking buddys ...I tried most of my life to impress my Dad with whatever I did but never seemed to get that "I'm proud of you son" or "You did good" praise that we men seem to always strive to hear from Dad...Just a "I love you son" would let me know I'm something to him...Back in 1999 I made the decision and asked my real Father to help me quit drinking so I wouldn't end up like my earthly Dad and this year As of October 31th will be my 13th year celabration of not following my Dads footsteps...My dad quit also but he is still misserable as a bear to be around and since I have asked Christ into my heart my Dad has said many comments about me being a Christian and nothing nice really...My wife and I have adopted two children and one has special needs and my Dad made some rude comments about that and just recently I told him we are about to adopt another special needs and again he asks "WHY"? You guys are near 50 years old? ...I tell my girls every night I love them and every morning I quietly go into their bedroom and ask God to Bless their day and put a hedge of protection around them while I'm away at work and I whisper I love you to them...I don't know why I looked into this post but I'm glad to see some Dads are good dads to their sons and daughters ...When my Mom passed Dad wasn't even there by her side to tell her it was o.k. to go home...He couldn't deal with her passing but I did hold her hand and walked her to the gate and said "Go Home Mom" I'll see ya later on the other side and I told her Thank you for raising my brother's ,sister and I up with all the love she gave us and I watched a tear roll down her cheek as she took her last breath here on earth....I'm so glad and I praise God not to let me be like my earthly Dad but to be the man He would want me to be...I struggle daily and I have a long road to walk but I know my heavenly Father Loves me and that his blessings of our children are gifts from Him and that is a reminder that I have the best Dad ever....Thanks Dad...
     Keefers<><

You sir, are as men should be. Keep fighting the good fight my friend.

[STICKBENDER98]

I'm afraid this will be the first year without my dad in the woods, been through a heart attack in 1986, and a stroke in 1994.  Unfortunately he had to start having dialisis this summer, it will be the first time since i was old enough to tag along, roughly 30 plus years ago that we haven't been in the woods together in the fall.  It will be time surely missed.  Glad I had the time together with him while he was able to get out and around, this fall will be definately lonesome without him if he can't make it out.

[Broken Arrow 1]

I too lost my dad he was never a big hunter but taught me how to fish and hunt rabbits and pheasants. He always supported me in everything I done and when I would get a deer he would be just as excited as I was we would spend the few days after cutting it up and making sausage and jerky. Not a day goes by that I dont miss him. But every time I fire up that old smoker it brings back so many memories.

[Homebru]

Twenty-six years without the old man is a long time.  Call your dad and tell him "thanks".
homebru

[T-Mac]

My dad passed in 1977 and he was not a big hunter just a great dad. He did take me rabbit and squirrel hunting several times and those times i'll never forget. As a dad let me say to other dad's out there take your children on what ever adventures you can share with them. Those are times to share and bond with your children. Those times will never be forgotten by you or them. Time is to short on this earth to pass up times you can spend with your family. Memories that will stay with each of you for a life time and beyond.

[toddster]

So sorry to hear about your father, lost mine last year.  Just remember to all, that every hunt should be done and enjoyed for it may be the one you shoot your last arrow.

[7 Lakes]

Dad's been gone for a while now and he's still missed every day.  Mom's slipping and I plan on spending much more time with her.