Lifes little wrinkles

[kbetts]

I've been away from this place way too long.  Reading Marty's post about all the great people on here got me thinking that of all the places I've avoided the past few months, this is one I made a  very poor decision about.

I don't want to make excuses, but I need put an explanation out there.
My wife and I found out last August that we were expecting a second child.  As with the first, things did not start well for her and we suspected something wasn't quite right.  We came to the stark reality that we were going to have a child with severe health problems if he (yes we found out the sex)even made it full term.  Well, to make a long story short we lost the pregnancy.  We are fine, life will go on, but we came away with a deeper appreciation for those of you out there that have children with disabilities.  Until you live it, you can not possibly realize the sacrifices you must make as individuals and as a family.  My heart goes out to all of you that live with this on a daily basis.

St. Judes takes on a whole different meaning these days.  I plan to get involved at some point but I still need a little time as everything is still too fresh in my mind.  While visiting Children's Hospital of Philadelphia I saw a part of life I knew existed but tried to gracefully stay away from.  Call it afraid, call it insecure, it doesn't matter.  The people that dedicate their lives to this stuff deserve a lot more recognition than they get.

My wood bows feel different in my hand now.  Its all about loving the simplicity of the equipment and the hours of preperation it takes to make those simple tools so effective.  My love for the traditional ways are what are bringing me through all this.  Turning out some beautiful woodies for a friend, or tearing up as my three year old insists on pulling and holding Daddy's arrows.....appreciate it all cause it can turn in a second.

I want to end on a more positive note and let you all know my whole season hasn't been a bust.  I took my first deer with my own hand built tapered fir arrow and put down a handful more on video although I have a bit to learn in that department.  My highlight was taking a 4.5 y.o. warrior with my Kota.  I don't care for numbers, but if he didn't have 20 inches of broke bone, he'd made book.

[Izzy]

Sorry for your loss. Glad you are hanging in there and seeing the sun just over the horizon.

[LONGSTYKES]

Glad your back, Sorry for your loss. Lifes road even though rough sometimes, makes us stronger. Congrats on the buck. God Bless

[oldskool]

Sorry for your loss Kyle. I know where you are coming from. I live it every day, son parrelized from the waist down (work acceident) and 2 grandsons with disabilities. This site and shooting my bow is my only escape.
Prayers from Ohio

[Duker]

Sorry for your loss Kyle  

[wooddamon1]

Sorry for your loss. As a father of two beautiful daughters I can't begin to imagine what that must be like to lose a child. Many wishes for the future and keep on keeping on...

Welcome back home.

Damon

[Cyclic-Rivers]

Kyle,  what doesnt kill us makes us stronger.

You are a good man and sounds like you were rewarded with a good season.  

[JAG]

 
Prayers sent, on an Arrow of Love to the Great Spirit!

Sorry for your loss and welcome back to the Gang!

Congrats on your season.

Bisch

[Mudd]

Such losses are hard on us, I feel for you and yours.

Abba Father please give your peace where it is needed most.

Condolences!!

God bless,Mudd

[old coyote]

sorry for your loss.

[kbetts]

This is what makes this place special.  People you don't even know giving you encouragement and sending prayers.  Thanks to all.  Hope to share a camp fire with each of you someday.

[4-fletch]

SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS KEEP ON TRYING.GOD BLESS

[wildgame]

Sorry for your loss, I hope you keep keeping your head up!!

[flippnsticks]

Originally posted by JAG:
     
Prayers sent, on an Arrow of Love to the Great Spirit!

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[Whip]

Your heartfelt words hit me hard Kyle - thank you for sharing with us and helping us all remember what is truly important in life.  This too shall pass, and I hope that this continue to get better for you and your family and that better days are ahead for all.

[el greco]

I am really sorry.. god bless you.

[Benny Nganabbarru]

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[trad_bowhunter1965]

Kbetts
Sorry to hear about loss my heart goes out to you and your family.

[Shortlongbow]

God bless you and yours Sir.