Ephesians 6:4 Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the lord.
In my nine and a half years of being a dad I have seen the Lord work many small and large miracles. I have been blessed with two wonderful daughters and a wonderful wife. My first daughter has been through more than her fair share of health problems in her short life. One thing about her is that through being sick she has learned to live every day to the fullest. She enjoys everything she does and is always looking forward to the next adventure.
Since she was five we have hunted and fished together. We have hunted doves, deer, ducks, hogs and turkeys. It is never to cold, hot, wet, windy or early in the morning for her. She enjoys every experience we have together. It does not matter to her if we have been successful or if we come home empty handed. She is a true blessing in every way. She can brighten up any day because of her attitude is always positive even though she has been through so much.
On my last birthday in January she wrote me a poem. I can honestly say that it was the best present I have ever received. She wrote the poem and then typed the poem and had her mother frame it for me. It hangs on the wall above my desk as a reminder of the blessings we have received. The following is a copy of the poem my nine year old daughter wrote for me.
Hunting with my Daddy
We climb up in the stand
You help me with a hand
We saw a buck with two horns
Walking in the corn
We shot a doe
She was hard to tow
We got to the truck
And saw a big buck
We put her in the truck
We had good luck
We went back
And had a snack
We had fun
But the day is done
It is time to rest
And tomorrow will be the best
I Love You,
Sarah
Sportsmans Tip: When turkey hunting be patient. Sit there a few more minutes and you may be amazed at what comes strutting into your lap.
In Christ,
Bill Mathis Jr.
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