Cristian got a bow,6 arrows, an arm gaurd and a quiver in the mail today
For those of you that don't know who Cristian is check out the thread A SPECIAL YOUTH RECIPIENT
Thanks Vermonster 13 :thumbsup: You the man
Has he shot it yet?
Lets see if I can figure out how to post pictures.
Oh yeah,Lets see if I can remember what he said.
He said "papaw this is my most favorite thing I ever done.This is better than cool,It's TOTALY AWESOME."
I explained to him how and why he got the bow and he said "papaw we got to go see Vermonster.I gotta tell him just how awesome this is." I told him that I had a better idea.Why don't I have him email me his phone number and when your mom brings you home Sunday afternoon we can call him.
He shot about an hour and a half before I had to take him to his mom.
He didn't want to go.
I showed him the basics,stance,form anchor and release. he started of half draw,low elbow.The more he shot the higher his elbow came up and the better his form got.
Before today he couldn't reach behind his head with his right arm.
Now he can reach behind his head and almost pull an arrow out.
I think that his brain told him all this time(subconsciously) that he couldn't do it.
After he started shooting,he forgot that he couldn't do it and just did it because thats the only way he could get an arrow to shoot.
Let me see if I can get the pictures up.I think you will really like them.
If you like you can e-mail them to me or I sent you a PM with the link to how to post them.
you guys are awesome. oldskool you are one fine papaw. :notworthy: :notworthy:
Lets see if this works.
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Fixed it for you. VM13
thanks VM13,Here I was explaining what the arm gaurd does
COOL!
Looks like everything fits him well.
Nice. Looking good Chritian!
That's very exciting. Tripper
Congrats to Christian! Good job Oldskool! Awesome program Dave!
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I don't know what I did wrong.I had them in order with captions.
The next to the last one he just shot with good form and release.I told him it would be easier and he could shot better 3rd & 4th is that shot(he' proud of that shot
2nd pic his groups are starting to tighten up.
All shots where at 15 yards.
He said "you don't shot any closer than this""if I get to shot with you I got to shot like you"
Yeah I'm a proud grandpa
Thanks guys these are memories my wife and I will cherish the rest of our life.
The 2nd picture is his first 6 shots using pretty good form
Way to go Cristian! :thumbsup: :clapper:
I wish I could have done a video.
After he shot for about 20 minutes You could just watch his right arm coming up higher and higher.
Thats exactly what the therapist was trying to do for a couple of years now and couldn't get it done.
The little guy is getting pretty good form and has a super release.
Good Job Christian. :clapper:
He does shoot well! Congratulations on a very good start to a long lifetime of slinging arrows. Life is so much better with good family and friends (like Dave) to share it with.
Like Jeff said, one good papaw! I would be very proud of a grandson like Christian, too!
Killdeer :wavey: :thumbsup:
Well done Cristian. We'll have you hunting before you know it. ;)
:thumbsup: way to go
Cristian got some arrows, a quiver and a bow.
They put a smile on his face.
Pawpaw and vermonster,
Made the world a better place.
Pawpaw showed him how
to shoot it real good
After a couple of tries
He was shootin' like Robin Hood! :archer:
A poet I ain't! But inspired I was! :cool:
Brian
Good shooting Christian! :clapper:
overwheming,truly inspiring,thanks to all who made this happen.
I love it, great way to start my day....
Congrats to you PawPaw....
Keep up the good work....
That's great! Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks for the update and pics. It's hard to tell who's having the most fun lol.
oldskool,
My wife has done a good bit of pediatric physical therapy and thinks this thread is fantastic. You are doing more for your grandson than any therapist could hope for or do themselves!
Keep it up! You have her support as well as mine and everyone else!
Great job!
-Charlie
Oldskool, You have every right to be one proud Grandfather.
Cristian, keep up the good work! And I hope to see more pics of you with your knew outfit real soon.
Dave, the good you are doing with this kid's trad giveaway is amazing! Have you heard from any of the other recipients -- would really like to hear some stories and see some pics.
Good shooting Cristian ! Way to go ! Enjoy
:thumbsup:
May his life always be filled with the joy I see on his face in those pics. :pray:
Good job gramps!!!! It don't get any better.
Good shooting Cristian.
Semper Fi
Jon
That 4 and 5th picture the look on his face is priceless!! Awesome work by all...
Great! Keep up the Good Work! Those arrows will become part of you, and do what you need them to do! Best of luck.
Hmmm how did this get here?
Dave,
Don't know how this thread came up :saywhat: , but Oldskool and I took all the kids out to an OSTA (Ohio Soc Trad Archers)shoot this last August and Christian was shooting very well. I actually met Oldskool well after the original post at a rabbit hunt and it is great to see the progress this little guy has made! We now have 5 kids shooting trad, my two girls and his 3 grandkids. I didn't realize you were responsible for him getting that bow, guess I forgot. I can't tell you the difference this has made for him and his cousins. Heck, Christian is nearly ready for a new bow! His older cousin Dominique is saving to buy himself a bow and is totally hooked! He can't wait to get out and do some hunting.
Good on ya' Dave. :thumbsup: Anytime you want to come down and hunt, I would be happy to show you a few spots.
-Charlie
Cristian has a new bow being made by Maddog. Can't let his therapy fall behind now can we?
Man oh man, Dave!
I've choked down a few tears, incredibly touching.
Thanks for all you do Vermonster man!