A summit has been reached that I feel both compelled and emotionally excited to share with my trad gang family.
After multiple strokes I was blessed to be able to rehab progressively back into shooting form. The last one, however, ~ 1 yr ago left me totally missing a large Morrell Outdoor Range target 8 out of 10 times at 20 yards. Progress was limited, so I leaned heavily upon prayer and the rehabilitation properties as well as the healing pools of the Trad Gang family.
1. TG members helped me acquire the bow of my dreams.
2. By high and consistent interaction on TG, I have learned to read again.
3. By studying and corresponding with many others such as McDave and working to implement Rick Welch’s style, my competency has risen higher than ever before. While Rick’s style may seem quite nonchalant on the surface, there are many strict cues which I badly needed. He has no Idea how much he has helped me and neither does the Trad gang family fully know how they have nurtured me. A significant degree of my motor skills, by God’s will, are trickling their way back home.
What’s new:
Shot a 3D with a fellow trad ganger Sunday whom I am just met on our coveted site. I was so excited Saturday night that I couldn’t sleep- an all too familiar occurrence which I had not experienced in several years. I was still so excited that morning that all I could do was flop my jaws and relish in being with trad friends with focus and shot execution firmly seated somewhere far back in my mind. Quite sure the impression I left with these guys was poor. The excitement of fully experiencing life just overwhelmed me.
This morning, I ran into a former colleague that I had only known a few years. After a few short moments, I recalled her name. This too was the 1st occurrence in a year. Last year I couldn’t recall my best friend’s name. Then this afternoon something else special transpired. While waiting in the doctor’s office with my son, we started watching a TV show. I have only watched seven shows since last June. The noise, inability to focus and not being able to keep up or comprehend quickly enough has prompted me to avoid TV at all costs. Well I became totally focused on what was going on, blocking out a loud crying baby and being totally engrossed in the show, a familiar nurse grabbed my arm and said, “What are you watching? She smiled- then said, she had been calling our names for quite some time. Actually the appointment was for my son and the nurse said I didn’t need to go back with him. So I just refocused, was able to fully comprehend what was going on and enjoy the show- another 1st time occurrence in a year. The show ended and I emotionally was overcome by what had just transpired and I raced to my son. Spending time watching TV is not a priority with me; however being able to maintain focus and quickly comprehend is extremely high on my list of desirable gifts that I had possibly always viewed as some kind of entitlement.
These blessings are not taken for granted and I am quite thankful for our creator’s grace and love and the love bestowed by the Trad Gang family.
Note: Perhaps these gifts will lead to better shooting.
Thank you, my Trad Gang family!
Friend
Topic: A Blessing for All Seasons (Read 396 times)
