this is the first weekend of our muzzlel loader season and we have shot nothing. that's not what sucks. my pop for the first time, got his permit to use a red dot scope on his muzzle loader. his eyes ain't what they used to be, so he was pretty excited to go. well, it's going to have to wait another year cause he had a stroke on monday, the day after he came home from deer camp, rifle season. he has been in intensive care since monday afternoon and tomorrow he is being moved to start his rehab. he's in tough shape, but it could have been much worse. at 67 he hunted all but 4 days of rifle season, a new record for him I believe. hell, second sunday he was bog hopping to the island where i shot at a buck to see if the shot was a connection while I guided him in from my stand. he has lost the use of his left hand, he's left handed. his left leg is about half there and his speech is screwed up. he should come out of some of this, how much they don't know. he was sure ticked he's gonna miss muzzle loader season. I went to the shack today and it sucked. his orange is still in the chair where he took it off on sunday. the fridge still has beer in it. the kitchen still looks like he's coming back. we are going back to see him again tomorrow. he lives about four hours away. the wife and kids have all talked to him on the phone, but have not seen him yet. it will be tough for them. my oldest son and I will keep hunting, but it's not the same, he's supposed to be out there with us. life can sure jack you around in a hurry.
Damn, I feel for ya Jigglestick! It sucks for It to happen any time of the year but when something such as this happens during hunting season when you are suppose to be together It makes It even tougher I'm guessing. I'm dreading the day that I go bear hunting for the 1st time without my dad, It's always been a me and him kind of thing. Live life to It's fullest when hunting with your loved ones, one just never knows when the last time will be. From one Minnesotan to another, I wish you the best for your dad and I hope he comes through this In good condition. Prayers sent my friend.
Prayers sent and hope he makes great strides in the coming weeks. My father-in-law had a stroke 2 days after my son was born 26 months ago this Wednesday. It was very rough on him as he lost quite a bit of speech as well as his left side leg and arm. He is quite a bit better today but it has been a slow process. He is able to walk with a cane and has regained pretty much all of his speech. Their may be some rough patches as he could/will get frustrated and that is very tough to handle. I hope the best for your dad and for your family, if you have any questions feel free to contact me and I'll try to help the best that I can. Kyle
man this sucks. I have been working on the ice all winter with my fish houses, while pops has been rehabing, busting his tail to get back to good health. he had completely lost his left arm, and was getting that back. his speech was I spose %80 back to normal, and he was walking very well. he was in good enough shape that I asked my brother who lives close to him if he could bring him up north to his cabin for a weekend getaway. we asked him and he said he felt up to it and was looking forward to it. the weekend came, a weekend before we had another outing planned. a small fishing contest with some good friends from duluth. as it turned out, it was the last weekend my pops ever had up north. he arrived to his cabin at 9:00 p.m. friday night and we joined him for breakfast saturday morning. I left the invite open for them to join us on the lake as I had guests on the ice. I told him he would be able to drive the truck right to the door of the ice house and take 4 steps and be inside, where it was warm and comfortable. pops sat for four hours, watching a bobber and visiting with old friends and then went back to the cabin. I took a picture of him that day. that was the last picture we ever got of him. he suffered another stroke, this one major, blowing a blood vessel in the center of his brain, causing severe brain damage, leaving him unresponsive. following his written directive, he lasted five days until he succumbed to his injury. there was no hope for surgery or any type of recovery. he slipped away silently comfortably with his family by his side the eve of march 10th. Deer season will never be the same without him. we will miss him dearly. I remembered that I put the post here after his first stroke and felt I should follow up. rest in peace pops
All my thoughts and prayers to you and yours. It's a hard hard thing. But he is in a better place now and will be waiting to hug you when the Lord thinks you've finished your chores here. Make him proud. SB
Jigglestick, I'm very sorry for your loss. Prayers go out to you, your pops, and your family. Take care....
Wow, If that don't bring tears to a persons eye's nothing ever will. I was thinking about this the other day on how your dad was doing. I'm so sorry for your loss Jigglestick, Rest In peace pops.
Sorry to hear about your loss. I am glad to hear you and your dad got one last great weekend together. Your family will be included my family's prayers.
Sorry for your loss Jigglestick. My prayers are with you and your family. It's good to know that he got one more trip North. Camp won't be the same without him, but he'll always be there with you! Take Care.
Jigglestick, my condonences to you & your family at your loss. That's really hard to lose a parent. Hope that you all may find peace through out Lord, Jesus Christ. He will be with you when your out there.
I too send my condolences, I honestly don't know what I'd do in your situation. I wish you and your family the very best, "lean not on your own understanding." My apologies again.
