If You Care Teach A Child
This past week I have been at my daughters place in Chicago, and wouldn’t you know it her computer went “belly up.” I’m back in Monroe now so I need to get blogging again
This evening I had Pastor Joe and (RuthAnn) Atkinsons 4 grandchildren over for some fundamental lessons on shooting a bow and arrow. About 10 years ago I did this with 5 other grandkids of theirs, and it evidently was successful, as they still fondly remember our time together. Most kids usually do not have anyone around to show them the basics of archery unless they go to a summer camp. I try to show them what fun they can have if they master a few simple techniques.
I think this years group of kids did just great with Joy, Katie, Seth, and Eric showing some real promise as young archers. After shooting the bow we headed for the family room in the basement for a game of “name that animal.” It was close, but Joy was able to name most every critter hiding down there. They really seemed to enjoy themselves, and I always do to.
I doubt if any of them will grow up to be hunters, but at least maybe they will not be “anti-hunters.” Hopefully I was able to plant a seed that the hunting community can one day harvest. We truly need friends among the non-hunting population if our sport is to survive into the next decade and beyond.
Mike