SBGobblers--from bad will come good. You arecertainly better today after an unfortunate experience, no doubt.
Just one caution with lights. I know there's never enough light when the all important time comes to track your deer in the dark.
However, a shot to the vitals, the lungs & heart,as well as theimain artheries,will pretty much expire a deer within 100-200 yards (and less)from your stand--all things being good. There will be exceptions nevertheless, but on a good shot, the animal will be pretty easy to find.
Now if you're not really sure of your shot--no amount of lights will be of great assistance, as you could very well be pushing an animal further than you want them to go.
Back out, let the animal bed, less commotion in the woods will relax the animal--allowing it to bed and hopefullyexpire.
Confusion, shining lights, twigs cracking under the shoe, voices (if the animal isn't dead) will keep it on its feet and moving.
You don't want this to happen.
You'll have a sleepless night--say a prayer and return early in the morning. Mother nature will provide all the light you'll need then.