am I wrong for feeling this way?
 

I had a back fusion in the beginning of August. Well tommorrow is opening day. My son is 13 and I can't take him hunting till the back heals.

I have a buddy that is going to take him and I am feeling jealous. I keep thinking he is going to take his first deer and I cannot be there.

I guess I should be lucky to have a friend to give up a day of hunting and take him and sit in his blind with him. I should just suck it up.

I have taken him since he was about 4 and he got his license's 2 years ago and I have got deer close just never sealed the deal.

I will be up late tonight with the poor me's. I still hope he puts one down.

RE: am I wrong for feeling this way?
 

No, you aren't wrong, not even in the least. You love your son, and want to be there but can't, which is unfortunate.

RE: am I wrong for feeling this way?
 

I can understand you feeling that way. Heal quick.

RE: am I wrong for feeling this way?
 

Thanks fella's I was feeling selfish. I didn't think it would affect me this bad but I have thought about it all day.

RE: am I wrong for feeling this way?
 

Yes.

RE: am I wrong for feeling this way?
 

[/align]You're a good dad. You aren't 100% wrong or right. You are just a good dad. You want your son to get a deer but,you want to be there to share it with him. You want to have that memory with him. It would be something you could talk about for the rest of your lives. There is nothing wrong with that. Try just to be happy for him if he gets a deer. When he does; I know all of the feelings of envy will be washed away by pride. I know that because I know you are a good dad.

RE: am I wrong for feeling this way?
 

Kinda weird, feeling happy and sad at the same time. Hang in there.

RE: am I wrong for feeling this way?
 

Absolutely not! I bet if your son could choose, he'd rather have his #1 buddy, YOU! Be happy for him this year and go get em' next year.

RE: am I wrong for feeling this way?
 

The most important piece of this is your son and his experience.Of course you want to be with him,but being happy for him should he be successful with your friend is more important.

RE: am I wrong for feeling this way?
 

Your just showing signs of being a good father. Your feeling are pretty natural considering the issue.