Deerhunter,

You are NOT a lucky guy. What goes around comes around. You did them well and OBVIOUSLY they did you well. Congratulations. Not just on a nice deer gun, but on being a valuable link in the karma chain.

It seems that you have done somethings well to arrive in this position. Now comes the most important part! Remember that everytime that you carry that gun into the woods, you will not be alone. You will have a true hunting partner in the spirit that is her husband! It is one of the greatest things you can do to keep a fellow (brother) hunter in the woods for many more years. It may seem strange, but, if you really listen deep within yourself and the winds you may indeed hear her husband tell you a little something to help your hunting endevours succeed. I know because I can always hear my own father (who has passed) speak to me in the woods. It is where I go to feel closest to him.

I guess what I' m trying to say is to hold that gun precious, as if your own Father or Grandfather handed it to you from his death bed.

When you wack that first deer please don' t forget to say a prayer with her husband and thank the Lord for all that is good! You will feel absolutely awesome, believe me!

Why not have her over for a nice venison roast dinner on a special day? It will help her to see and feel close again to the man she is probobly missin dearly.

When (if) you say that prayer, don' t forget a tissue. Even the biggest of men can suddenly have a tear roll on their cheek!

GOOD LUCK!

Uncle Matt (in IL)