This has sure been a different hunting season than the one I had anticipated. Plans to get in a few days of muzzle loader season got cut up by a chain saw, and the two days this week I was going to bow hunt, had to be canceled due to a funeral, and a sick grandchild! The muzzle loader hunt got messed up when the neighbor, on the adjourning property decided to select cut his woods. The deer vacated that area due to all the commotion, so that put the old whammy on those plans! There isn’t much you can do when your needed at a funeral service, and grandkids “trump” all bets!
So here I am with this lovely snow on the ground, and I can’t seem to get a break till after Christmas. The forecast is calling for rain, and a high of 47 degrees for Saturday. That should take care of the lovely snow! I shouldn’t get too nervous, as it only takes one deer, and one well placed shot to put some venison in the freezer. I just hope I don’t have to rely on the last two days of the season-talk about pressure.
Of course we all need to keep things in perspective. After the funeral service today; I walked out to see around 100 people, standing in line for a meal. There were men, women, little kids, and babies standing out in the damp cold waiting for a hot meal. Boy if that doesn’t snap you back to reality. As I pulled around the block, you could see other people (and kids) walking toward St. Joseph’s church hall. For many, in this great country, times are not flowing with “milk and honey!” Our church helps with one of the local “soup kitchens,” and this year they are serving between 75-150- people 7 days a week.
If the opportunity presents itself donate some time, food, or money to the various outreaches that are in your community, and thank God it isn’t “you” needing the help! Slow down-look around, and get involved.
Mike
People should remember those who need help not only at this time of year but all year. I always try to make donations to our local food banks. There are also the Hunters for the Hungry programs. If you are lucky enough to take more deer than you can use, there are area food banks that will take the meat. It’s a great program.
I agree with your post Mike. It is always helpful to sit and look around and see what other people are struggling with and try to find a way to help them out.
I worry about things that are not even worth worrying about really. It’s just my nature, and it always helps to slow down, take a look around, appreciate what you’ve been given, and help those who need it.
Hope the grandkid is doing better.
Mike,
I’m not sure how much blog reading I’ll be able to get in in the next couple of days, but I wanted to say Merry Christmas.
Hope you and your family have a great holiday.