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gja1000 · 10-04-2009, 04:21 AM

You are right Ladies! It is so good that he can still do some things that he likes to do. Even though it is altered from the past, it is what keeps him going. I say it "feeds his soul".

DianaB · 10-04-2009, 03:22 PM

I'm so glad that things have worked out so well for Gary........and you too. I can't imagine giving up the things that you really love to do because of health reasons, especially for men. Gary must have wonderful friends to think of him and keep him involved as well. How wonderful!!!

gja1000 · 10-04-2009, 05:21 PM

He does have some good friends! He is very lucky - many men do not have very many friends. Since I work in gerontology, I see what often happens and that is men are usually very tied to their work and when that is gone, they don't have much to do and it is not uncommon for them to get sick and die shortly after retirement. Men with friends and lots of outside activities tend to do OK after retirement. Of course, that is a generalization - many men live a long time after retirement.

Gary has always had lots of hunting and fishing friends. Of course, his best friend who took such good care of him died last year, such a big loss for Gary. But this friend, Robert, who called about the new deer hunting place, is a really good friend too. He's much younger, only in his mid 40's so he's still working, but he tries to do as much with Gary as his job will allow.

Yes, for all the bad things that have happened to Gary, he is still very lucky in many ways.

Blueyes · 10-04-2009, 06:14 PM

I'm glad Gary has a place to hunt. Even if they never go, it gives them something to think about and plan for. Mike just bought bow hunting "things", then when he could go hunting last Saturday, he didn't feel like going. I really think he has as much fun shopping for "things" and reading hunting and/or golfing magazines, LOL!!!

gja1000 · 10-04-2009, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Blueyes

I'm glad Gary has a place to hunt. Even if they never go, it gives them something to think about and plan for. Mike just bought bow hunting "things", then when he could go hunting last Saturday, he didn't feel like going. I really think he has as much fun shopping for "things" and reading hunting and/or golfing magazines, LOL!!!

Gary does that too - his son-in-law calls him an "accumulator" and it is true, he accumulates a LOT of stuff! I know it makes him feel better - he MIGHT use it, he MIGHT be able to do (whatever it is) and I want him to feel like he has the potential to still do the things he loves even if it is very sporadic.

Marilyn · 10-05-2009, 03:29 AM

It's wonderful that he has such a loving, caring wife, too.

gja1000 · 10-05-2009, 04:41 AM

Oh Marilyn! You just made my day!

10-04-2009, 04:21 AM	#1
gja1000 Donating 4WT Yakker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Central Texas Posts: 5,717	You are right Ladies! It is so good that he can still do some things that he likes to do. Even though it is altered from the past, it is what keeps him going. I say it "feeds his soul". __________________ Gayle

10-04-2009, 03:22 PM	#2
DianaB Moderator Donating 4WT 13K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 16,069	I'm so glad that things have worked out so well for Gary........and you too. I can't imagine giving up the things that you really love to do because of health reasons, especially for men. Gary must have wonderful friends to think of him and keep him involved as well. How wonderful!!! __________________ ´¨) ¸.•´¸.•´¨) ¸.•*¨) (¸.•´ (¸.•` ¤ Diana Baker ✞ You and I are friends....... Always remember that if you fall I will pick you up...... After I stop laughing!!!

10-04-2009, 05:21 PM	#3
gja1000 Donating 4WT Yakker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Central Texas Posts: 5,717	He does have some good friends! He is very lucky - many men do not have very many friends. Since I work in gerontology, I see what often happens and that is men are usually very tied to their work and when that is gone, they don't have much to do and it is not uncommon for them to get sick and die shortly after retirement. Men with friends and lots of outside activities tend to do OK after retirement. Of course, that is a generalization - many men live a long time after retirement. Gary has always had lots of hunting and fishing friends. Of course, his best friend who took such good care of him died last year, such a big loss for Gary. But this friend, Robert, who called about the new deer hunting place, is a really good friend too. He's much younger, only in his mid 40's so he's still working, but he tries to do as much with Gary as his job will allow. Yes, for all the bad things that have happened to Gary, he is still very lucky in many ways. __________________ Gayle

10-04-2009, 06:14 PM	#4
Blueyes Donating 4WT Talker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,119	I'm glad Gary has a place to hunt. Even if they never go, it gives them something to think about and plan for. Mike just bought bow hunting "things", then when he could go hunting last Saturday, he didn't feel like going. I really think he has as much fun shopping for "things" and reading hunting and/or golfing magazines, LOL!!! __________________ Betsi

10-05-2009, 03:29 AM	#6
Marilyn Donating 4WT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Texas Posts: 4,907	It's wonderful that he has such a loving, caring wife, too. __________________ Marilyn If anyone would like a free Bible Study CD or book entitled "Searching for Truth", PM me with your mailing address and I'll send you one. "And you shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free." John 8:32

10-05-2009, 04:41 AM	#7
gja1000 Donating 4WT Yakker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Central Texas Posts: 5,717	Oh Marilyn! You just made my day! __________________ Gayle

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