Coming full circle..

[Raineman]

Had a great day with my son today, and I just wanted to share it with you all. Shot several bows today with him at the Baltimore Bowman that had a little shoot. Got to shoot with some fine folks including JL and JustAbitOutside.

Had not had a chance to spend a lot of time with my boy these past few weeks, and we both jumped at the opportunity to sling some arrows with each other today.

On the way home, he asked if we could keep shooting in the back yard when we got home. Well..thats like asking a dying man in the desert if he wants some water...I ate it up. I told him he could shoot ANY bow from the collection he wanted to...and as many as he wanted to.

We spent the rest of the day doing just that. We took a break, had a great family dinner, and then he told me he wanted to shoot just one more bow.

I asked which one, and he took me downstairs and pointed to the Holy Grail of my collection. My Dad's bow. The first bow I ever shot some 33 years ago, the one that started it all. He had never shot it because its a bit too heavy for him. That did not stop him this evening. I have to tell you, I have never filled up with so much pride and content. He shot that old Ben Pearson Spectre like he had grown up with it. Dang near made me leak a tear.

It sure put things in perspective, and I want to thank you all for letting me share it with you.

[horatio1226]

Thanks Raineman! I have a 15 old, a 12 year old and an 8 year old sons. I know exactly how you feel. Archery is a great bonding sport. I love it.

[Steve Clandinin]

Raineman, nothing makes a Pap happier than when your boy takes to your chosen love. you've only just begun building lifelong memories. There will be many tear jerk moments for ya. Well done. He's sure got good form, Must take after his Mother LOL!. all the best.

[Hattrick]

Some things are meant be..I almost attended that shoot to day now i wish i did..Maybe i`ll run in to you an ur son at Trad shoot there in late spring..You guys feel free to stop by the TBM tent were we gather on the hill

[Bonebuster]

Cool thread.

It all comes down to single moments in our lives that define who and what we are.

Tommorrow, at school, he will be among his friends
and have a confidence within him, because he KNOWS how important he is.

He will feel the same pride and contentment you did, and it will show in his actions.

Excellent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[hormoan]

 Mine are grown and gone, thank god for grandsons   :D  Looks and sounds like you guys had the best of a day.    

[turkey522]

That's great Jim,hope that's just the start of many.

Terry

[CCWhitetail]

Thats great Jim.
I didn't know he was your son.
I just thought he was a family member.
It was a fun shoot yesterday.
You missed out on the aerial though.

Cool pictures

[jcar315]

Sound like a great day all around. Shooting and eating! Each and every day we all are presented with opportunities to make an impact on someone else's life. You never know what will have a lasting effect and will stay with that person forever. See you in Baltimore! John

[Raineman]

Hey thanks everyone.

Eric (CC Whitetail), we sat down to grab a quick lunch, I turned around and you all were gone. I had no idea you went up on the hill until we left. Sorry I missed it. I won't next time.

Hey everyone, give a big welcome to CCWhitetail, he is a great guy and is new to trad. Good to see ya' here Eric.

Jim

[4runr]

Good memories right there Jim!

Thanks for sharing!!