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Title: Closing Up Shop for awile.
Post by: Paul Mattson on July 08, 2010, 08:46:00 AM

Due to a Family emgency I am going to close up for a couple of months.

My Sister and Dad were involved in a very serious Motorcycle accident. My Sister is doing fine, a lot of road rash and a broken leg. My Dad is in very critical condition with bruising of the brain, 3 broken ribs, collasped lung, and broken collar bone. This was caused by hitting a Black Bear after riding for 4 hrs, and less than 10 miles from home.

Mom will be needing some help around the house and a lot of support. I will be doing what ever I can do on weekends and more if needed. To help with travel expenses I will be selling a couple of my personal bows, which will be listed in the classified adds in a few days. I have some inventory that will also be listed.

I have not realized until now how fast your everyday life can change.

Thanks,
Paul

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Post by: Wild Willie on July 08, 2010, 08:50:00 AM

Sorry to hear that I hope all comes out well with your father and sister.

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Post by: owlbait on July 08, 2010, 08:55:00 AM

Paul, take care of your family and yourself. Hoping for the best of outcomes for you and yours.
Mike Gerard owlbait

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Post by: rastaman on July 08, 2010, 09:00:00 AM

Thoughts and prayers sent Paul....

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Post by: Tim Fishell on July 08, 2010, 09:06:00 AM

Paul, prayers sent. Take care of you family first. I have had a few close friends in motorcycle accidents and know how much of a toll they can take and how much recovery time is needed. I hope for the best for you and your family.

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Post by: azhunter on July 08, 2010, 09:11:00 AM

Paul, my prayers are with you and your family.

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Post by: jbuck9 on July 08, 2010, 09:14:00 AM

Prayers sent, for you and family, may your Dad and sister have a quick recovery, God Bless.

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Post by: 2treks on July 08, 2010, 09:14:00 AM

Prayers for comfort and healing, Keep us posted Paul. Your family is blessed to have you available, stength to you.
Chuck

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Post by: Mudd on July 08, 2010, 09:16:00 AM

I am so very sorry to read this.

I pray that God will be with you and the rest of the family.

I pray for His peace that surpasses all understanding and for complete and total healing for your dad.

If there is anything we can do to help beyond prayers please don't hesitate to let it be known.

With the love of Christ
Your Humble Servant
God bless,Mudd

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Post by: hitman on July 08, 2010, 09:17:00 AM

Prayers sent from here. Godspeed a quik recovery.

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Post by: Smallwood on July 08, 2010, 09:22:00 AM

prayers sent :pray:

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Post by: stagetek on July 08, 2010, 09:25:00 AM

Sorry to hear this Paul. Will be hoping for the best.

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Post by: COMPOUNDLESS IN CONCRETE on July 08, 2010, 09:26:00 AM

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Post by: Breakfast Boy on July 08, 2010, 09:28:00 AM

Prayers for your family Paul.

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Post by: Arrow4Christ on July 08, 2010, 09:29:00 AM

Prayers for you and your family Paul!

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Post by: Grant Young on July 08, 2010, 09:30:00 AM

Paul,
Terribly sorry to hear of the accident. Best wishes for a speedy and full recovery for your father and sister. We'll keep you in our thoughts and prayers. GY

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Post by: ssoden on July 08, 2010, 09:34:00 AM

Prayers sent .. god bless

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Post by: GREATBROWNKNOCKEMDOWN on July 08, 2010, 09:35:00 AM

Paul, Im heartbroken to here what has happened, you and your family will be in my Prayers.

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Post by: Tater 2 on July 08, 2010, 09:40:00 AM

Life can throw us a curve ball once in a while.

Prayers for a speedy and full recovery for everyone.

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Post by: Whip on July 08, 2010, 10:01:00 AM

Wow Paul, That is really bad news. I will sure keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

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Post by: NBK on July 08, 2010, 10:06:00 AM

Sorry to hear that. Do what you have to and we look forward to having you back.

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Post by: smokin joe on July 08, 2010, 10:17:00 AM

Paul,
Prayers sent.

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Post by: StanM on July 08, 2010, 10:22:00 AM

Praying the Lord holds your father and sister in His hands.

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Post by: LAR43 on July 08, 2010, 10:25:00 AM

Paul,
All best wishes for a full & speedy recovery for your Dad & sister.

Larry

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Post by: Outwest on July 08, 2010, 10:27:00 AM

Prayers for you and your family.

John

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Post by: Ragnarok Forge on July 08, 2010, 10:29:00 AM

Your in my family's prayers.

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Post by: Ricker on July 08, 2010, 10:33:00 AM

We will be praying for you and your family Paul.

Rick and Emmy

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Post by: Austin Brown on July 08, 2010, 10:48:00 AM

Prayers sent for you and your family

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Post by: Raging Water on July 08, 2010, 11:01:00 AM

Prayers sent

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Post by: Blasterjdh on July 08, 2010, 11:02:00 AM

You and Yours will be in my prayers...

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Post by: longbow55 on July 08, 2010, 11:07:00 AM

Prayers sent for quick and complete recovery for your family. God be with ya.

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Post by: limbolt on July 08, 2010, 11:27:00 AM

Prayers for you and your family from Ky.

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Post by: rlc on July 08, 2010, 11:29:00 AM

Paul, prayers sent from mich. May God bless you and your family and give you his peace. Robert.

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Post by: Hud on July 08, 2010, 11:37:00 AM

Paul, best wishes to you and your family, everyone is in our thoughts and prayers. Please let us know how things are going. Barry

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Post by: Kevin Winkler on July 08, 2010, 11:37:00 AM

Paul, Sorry to hear about the accident. I will be praying for their quick recovery.

If we as your Trad Gang family can help out in anyway let us know what we can do.

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Post by: Norseman on July 08, 2010, 11:55:00 AM

Paul.

Best wishes and god's speed in your fathers recovery. You are in our thoughts.

Paul

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Post by: Todweelz on July 08, 2010, 01:29:00 PM

Paul, sorry to hear about your family members, prayers sent for a fast and complication free recovery. Todd

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Post by: bornagainbowhunter on July 08, 2010, 01:35:00 PM

Prayers sent fro you and your family.

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Post by: Randy on July 08, 2010, 01:46:00 PM

Paul, Prayers sent to you and your family from NM.

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Post by: Kenneth on July 08, 2010, 02:05:00 PM

My prayers to you and your family. Hope your Dad and sister recover quickly!

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Post by: Gary Logsdon on July 08, 2010, 02:12:00 PM

Hang in there buddy. I am going through a similar medical crisis with my father right now and certainly feel your pain. Wishing you all the best.

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Post by: Zradix on July 08, 2010, 03:50:00 PM

Get to your family. That;s all that really matters.
Prayer sent from Michigan.
:pray:

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Post by: Hopewell Tom on July 08, 2010, 04:01:00 PM

Best wishes for a speedy recovery. Take care.

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Post by: stickytoes on July 08, 2010, 05:24:00 PM

Hope all goes well and wishing the best for you and your family from a fellow rider

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Post by: Cookus on July 08, 2010, 06:01:00 PM

You and your family are in our prayers. You've made the right choice by putting your family first. May God bless!

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Post by: crotch horn on July 08, 2010, 06:09:00 PM

Wish all well. Always tough to hear of bad news for such good folk. Praying for you & yours.

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Post by: Big Ed on July 08, 2010, 06:14:00 PM

Thoughts and prayers to you and you family.

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Post by: steadman on July 08, 2010, 06:19:00 PM

Prayers out to you and your family.

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Post by: ronp on July 08, 2010, 06:43:00 PM

Prayers sent for your dad and sister and hopes for a complete recovery for both. And prayers sent for you and your family as well. God bless.

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Post by: Cody Schnettgoecke on July 08, 2010, 06:44:00 PM

Prayers sent for you and your family.

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Post by: Earl Jeff on July 08, 2010, 07:08:00 PM

God speed

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Post by: CDR on July 08, 2010, 07:20:00 PM

Prayers sent

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Post by: lpcjon2 on July 08, 2010, 08:13:00 PM

my family will pray for your family and I know we are at a great distance apart but we can help you in any way let us know.

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Post by: Tox Collector on July 08, 2010, 08:27:00 PM

Best wishes for a speedy recovery for your dad and sister. My prayers are with you.

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Post by: Ron+dog on July 08, 2010, 08:54:00 PM

sorry to hear about that paul hope everyone gets well soon

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Post by: Bonebuster on July 08, 2010, 08:57:00 PM

Prayers sent!

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Post by: ChetterB on July 08, 2010, 11:12:00 PM

Hello Paul our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Paul since you are a lefty I may be interested in your bow offering, thanks Jerry.

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Post by: ncsaknech1ydh on July 08, 2010, 11:58:00 PM

We will be praying for you and your family Paul.

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Post by: String Cutter on July 09, 2010, 01:50:00 AM

God Bless you and your family.

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Post by: JEFF B on July 09, 2010, 02:06:00 AM

:pray: :pray: for you and your family and i hope ya dad gets through ok. jeff

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Post by: Bow man on July 09, 2010, 05:27:00 AM

Prayers are with you and your Family

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Post by: 2Knives on July 09, 2010, 06:24:00 AM

I hope your Dad is okay.
I almost got hit yesterday on my bike...lady was talking on cell phone and just pulled out.
Almost T boned me in the side, scared the crap out of me.
Prayers brother.

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Post by: xtrema312 on July 09, 2010, 06:46:00 AM

Prayers sent! Sorry to hear about this. I have had a couple bike crashes and the road rash so I know how that goes. I lost my mother in a car accident so know how life can change fast. Take care of your family.

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Post by: trad_bowhunter1965 on July 09, 2010, 08:29:00 AM

Prayers for your family Paul. Blake

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Post by: Ragin Bull on July 09, 2010, 08:35:00 AM

:pray: Praying for your family Paul.
Keep us posted with updates :pray:

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Post by: Goke on July 09, 2010, 08:44:00 AM

Paul, Sending a few prayers your way.

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Post by: maineac on July 09, 2010, 08:54:00 AM

Thoughts and prayers for your dad and family. good luck.

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Post by: levibear on July 09, 2010, 10:06:00 AM

You have our prayers and best wishes

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Post by: PrarrieDog on July 09, 2010, 11:47:00 AM

Prayers from Wyoming. May Jesus heal your family.
Body and heart and soul. God bless.

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Post by: leatherneck on July 09, 2010, 04:24:00 PM

Prayers for you and your family.

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Post by: Matabele on July 09, 2010, 04:49:00 PM

Sorry to hear about this...family is everything, I hope everything turns out ok for you, your Dad and sister!

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Post by: Matabele on July 09, 2010, 04:52:00 PM

Sorry to hear about this...family is everything, I hope everything turns out ok for you, your Dad and sister!

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Post by: Tyler2045 on July 09, 2010, 04:53:00 PM

Prayers for you and your family

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Post by: Hoser1268 on July 09, 2010, 05:19:00 PM

Prayers sent for you and your family. :pray:

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Post by: Butch L on July 09, 2010, 07:42:00 PM

Hopes and Prayers to You and Yours. :pray:

Butch L

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Post by: Keith Zimmerman on July 09, 2010, 11:30:00 PM

Prayers sent from PA!

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Post by: term on July 10, 2010, 08:55:00 AM

My family will pray for yours

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Post by: JRY309 on July 10, 2010, 09:50:00 AM

Prayers sent!

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Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on July 10, 2010, 09:59:00 AM

Paul God bless. Hope time will heal your pain. I will pray for you.

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Post by: varmint101 on July 10, 2010, 12:04:00 PM

Prayers sent for you and your family Paul. I pray for the best!! Take care.

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Post by: jimmerc on July 10, 2010, 01:31:00 PM

Paul, Prayers sent from CNY!!

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Post by: Curveman on July 10, 2010, 05:54:00 PM

I will too!

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Post by: luvnlongbow on July 10, 2010, 08:44:00 PM

Our prayers are with you. We hope that all works out well.

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Post by: elkken on July 10, 2010, 09:14:00 PM

:pray: for you and your family

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Post by: 4runr on July 10, 2010, 10:17:00 PM

:pray:

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Post by: doug g on July 10, 2010, 11:01:00 PM

Paul, Best wishes sent, praying for you and your family.

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Post by: lunatic11 on July 10, 2010, 11:38:00 PM

Prayers sent from east Texas.

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Post by: amar911 on July 10, 2010, 11:49:00 PM

Paul,

You are so right about how quickly things can happen in life that completely alter our worlds. I hate it that this has happened in your family. God bless your dad, your sister, you and the rest of your family. I pray for healing and a rapid recovery.

Allan

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Post by: sabas silva on July 11, 2010, 12:28:00 AM

Prayers and Thoughts for all of you

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Post by: val on July 13, 2010, 07:41:00 AM

I wish your family a speedy recovery....God bless

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Post by: Butch Speer on July 13, 2010, 08:24:00 AM

Paul,
Prayers sent for you & the family. God Bless.

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Post by: Zenzele on July 13, 2010, 04:32:00 PM

Sorry to hear Paul! Prayers sent from 'across the pond'.
Hope both recover fully.
J

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Post by: smoke1953 on July 26, 2010, 08:54:00 PM

Paul I'm so sorry about you news. I'm not sure how I missed this for this length of time and I hope there has been improvement since the last post. If you just need to talk or anything else I might be able to do just let me know.

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Post by: Onestringer on July 27, 2010, 10:05:00 AM

Prayers sent from MO.

Scott

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Post by: Paul Mattson on July 27, 2010, 05:49:00 PM

Thanks for all the prayers and words of encouragement. Its great to have a family here on Tradgang.

It was touch and go for the first couple of weeks. My Dad was in intensive care for 2 wks. Once he started to improve it was non-stop. With in 2 days out of ICU he started walking on his own and had all the tubes removed. By the 3rd day he was eating real food. He was discharged from the hospital on the 4th day. Now he is in a Rehab center where he is improving as every day goes by. I'm glad I was there with him to see all of this happen.

Also, thanks for all of the PM's and emails.

I will show my Dad this thread when I see him this coming week.

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Post by: Whip on July 27, 2010, 06:08:00 PM

That's wonderful news! Glad to hear the prayers came through again. Been wondering how things were going for your Dad Paul - thanks for bringing us up to date.

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Post by: owlbait on July 27, 2010, 06:23:00 PM

Good news Paul. :thumbsup:

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Post by: varmint101 on July 28, 2010, 11:57:00 AM

That's super news he has gotten better Paul! The Lord is good!! Awesome.

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Post by: BowHuntingFool on July 28, 2010, 12:23:00 PM

Good news, glad to hear things are looking up my friend!

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Post by: GREATBROWNKNOCKEMDOWN on July 28, 2010, 12:26:00 PM

PRAYER DOES WORK !! glad to hear that things ade getting better.

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Post by: Kevin Winkler on July 28, 2010, 01:38:00 PM

Super! Glad to hear that he is recovering.
Thanks for keeping us updated.

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Post by: ncsaknech1ydh on July 28, 2010, 11:33:00 PM

Theres nothing better then the power of prayer, thats great news Paul, great things happen to great people!

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