Special Moments

                                          

   Call me old fashioned but I would much prefer seeing my son hang out w/ his dad doing "guy things" than sittin' around playin' video games or watchin some video. I'm not a fan of any of those gadgets like DS or XBOX though I am well aware that at some point my son & daughters will be asking for them. But anyway like I was sayin'- I LOVE when Dutch & his son get moments like the one above, to hang out. This was yesterday mornin', they left the house before daylight a little before 5 am. & headin to a farm that they had asked permission to turkey hunt on. Of course they could give you all the details, but I'll make the story short- they  were watchin five "Jakes" together feeding, & Madison sat looking over Dutch's shoulder & whispered in Dutch's ear "Dad call". So taking Madison's advice, Dutch "called" softly, & the turkeys started headin' toward them. When they were in range, Dutch whispered to Madison "Should I shoot"?? To which Madison replied, "Yeah Dad"!! So Dutch pulled the trigger on the biggest one- a 5 1/2" bearded jake. What a moment of celebration for father & son, with the typical high fives, hugs & "praise the Lord". Mission accomplished!! It was a special moment and Madison's smile was worth it all.

   There were a few other "projects" that Madison & Dutch worked on together. They built a rustic lookin' bird feeder, & also made a "homemade" bow and arrow. All these moments are a highlight for Madison, & Dutch enjoys them as well, but for most of us, these moments don't "just happen". We have to take time from our busy schedule & "make" those special moments happen for our kids if we wanna have a close relationship w/ them. I see it the same way with my Heavenly Father- I need to "make" the 'one on one' times happen with Him if I wanna stay "connected"!!!!