A Walk in the woods

[longbowman]

I attempted to post this before but stupidly attached pictures showing rifle kills to it.  So, I had a very difficult bow season.  My Father-in-law passed away on Sept. 4 and being that he was a hunting buddy too that was hard.  I'm a minister and performed the burial and then had to take care of my mother-in-laws affairs.
    I ended up having an auction, selling his house and property, timbering the original family farm and eventually buying that farm.  By the time I got my mother-in-law in the retirement community she wanted in bow season was about shot!
    When Thanksgiving rolled around I found myself pretty down when I took a walk in the woods.  It was beautiful, quiet and had all the right sounds and smells that triggered those feelings I've loved for more than 45 years now.
    So, I did something I haven't done in years and that was dust off my rifle and went deer hunting!  God saw fit to bring me a large doe the first Saturday and a "BIG" 10 pt. the last day.  When I walked up to that buck I looked up to Heaven and just said thanks for this great sport of hunting that I've been blessed to be a part of.  I didn't have the kind of kills with my sticks that I prefer but I was still a part of the hunt.  Just thought I'd share!

[Jack Guard]

I am sorry for your loss.  I know all about bad seasons.  

Its a good thing that you were able to get out no matter the weapon.

[shadman]

A walk in the woods is the best way I have found to replenish my soul.

[ron w]

Well, we all have things to deal with and it sounds like you had your share. Just stick with it and before you know it will deer season 2010. Keep a good frame of mind and press on.....

[Mudd]

The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away. Blessed be the name of the Lord. For God is good, all the time!
I admire that you did what you needed to do at exactly the right time.

You will be in my prayers.
With all the love that is Christ Jesus
God bless,Mudd