Dont Forget What Matters Most

Izzy · October 12, 2012, 06:37:00 AM

I develop a true sickness this time of year and cant seem to think on anything but deer and deer hunting. Its the way I've always been, guess I was born that way. I know many of you are the same way.

I've been hunting alot for more than a week and Im getting close to dropping the string but have not yet. Between that and work Ive been scarce around the homestead. Yesterday was like any day getting out of work. I planned to mow the lawn right quick, shower and hit the woods afterwards. Well,,, my little guy got off the school bus and for some reason was just thrilled to see me, more than usual and even jumped in to help with yard work. He even made a sign to post "We're Working".

It smacked the taste right out of my mouth, Ive been hunting too much, for his liking anyway and thats all that matters to me. Needless to say we had a grand ol time together all evening (until homework time :rolleyes: )and after taking note of the perfect wind for the stand I planned to sit, hunting was pushed to the back of my mind for an afternoon.

He didnt want to hunt otherwise Id have taken him out with me. Oh, you can bet I'll be back in the woods within a day or two but just like other years past, something reminded me to slow it down a bit and this was it. And man o man do they grow fast as my oldest has shown me, homework, girls and sports (not even close to that order) have taken priority over yard work and "Working With Pops". So just a friendly reminder from one family man to 37,000 or so othershave fun and hunt hard but "DONT FORGET WHAT MATTERS MOST!"

Jason Kendall · October 12, 2012, 06:40:00 AM

AWPForester · October 12, 2012, 06:47:00 AM

Well said bro. God Bless

OBXarcher · October 12, 2012, 06:51:00 AM

Amen. It takes some of us too long to learn that.

JoeM · October 12, 2012, 07:43:00 AM

Very well said Izzy!!! Being a daddy trumps all

GRINCH · October 12, 2012, 08:30:00 AM

wetfeathers · October 12, 2012, 08:43:00 AM

Your a good man Izzy. God Bless.

NoCams · October 12, 2012, 08:44:00 AM

"By the time one figures out what life is all about, Life is over. "

Cannot recall who said that or where I read it but I pray I learn that lesson sooner than later and never forget it !

Your a good man Izzy ! Keep listening to that small voice inside that you heard yesterday and everything else will take care of itself.

Sean B · October 12, 2012, 08:57:00 AM

Good post Izzy, unfourtuneatly, for me it came about a year and ahalf too late. Although my kids are grown, I got so caught up in my self and hunting, that it was ONE of the factors that cost me my 14 year marrige.

DarkTimber · October 12, 2012, 09:07:00 AM

Thanks for posting that Izzy...One of the best tips I've read so far.

cahaba · October 12, 2012, 09:15:00 AM

He's blessed to have a dad like you sir and as you already know you are likewise blessed. Excellent job dad!

limbolt · October 12, 2012, 09:16:00 AM

Well said.

frassettor · October 12, 2012, 09:30:00 AM

Amen brother, Amen!

DayTripper · October 12, 2012, 10:02:00 AM

Kudos to you Izzy. Thanks for reminding us of our priority.

richbat · October 12, 2012, 10:08:00 AM

Excellent post.We sometimes tend to think of our own needs and wants while others suffer through our decisions.

October 12, 2012, 10:08:00 AM

Great post, Izzy!

Bisch

superkodiak · October 12, 2012, 10:24:00 AM

as intentional as we are about our equipment, our strategy for each hunt, the execution of each shot... we need to remember that oftentimes there are people to be thanked and compensated for our time in the field.

Sometimes we need to passionately pursue not our sport, but spending time with our families and loved ones...

this is what truly blesses us in the field...

K2 · October 12, 2012, 10:35:00 AM

Thanks for the reminder. There are five things that you cannot recover in life:

1 The stone......after it's thrown;
2 The word.......after it's said;
3 The occasion...after it's missed;
4 The time.......after it's gone, and
5 A person.......after they die

ronp · October 12, 2012, 10:36:00 AM

Thanks Izzy. That is a great reminder and very good advice, my friend! I actually visited with my daughter, yesterday afternoon after work.

wooddamon1 · October 12, 2012, 10:39:00 AM

I'm with ya on this, my 12 year old daughter wants me to pick her up and hang out until her Mom gets out of work after school because her sister is heading to a friend's house. I was all pumped to shoot up North this morning to camp and hunt, but I know when she gets a little older I might not be so "important" to her for a while.

Great post, agreed on the homework deal...