Good Morning,
I just sat down to a hot cup of Moose Munch Coffee and I am greeting this day with gusto.
Last night I spent some time with two of my nephews and we were working on some of the fine points of hunting with our three dogs. I had an injection in my shoulder this week to help curb the pain of a worn and torn right shoulder. So to say the least I was pretty much useless in the quest for our dogs to be the best they can be.
Mathew 18:21-22 NKJV Then Peter came to Him and said, "Lord how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Up to seven times?" 23. Jesus said to him, "I do not say to you up to seven times, but up to seventy time seven."
The training went well and each dog had a moment of brilliance and then there was the other 55 minutes when it just did not seem to click for the three furry musketeers. It didn't bother me too much that it wasn't a perfect training session. I can recall when each of the dogs were puppies and I especially can recall when my two nephews were pups as well. All three of us have had one of those days when we took a shot at a duck or pheasant , stared at our gun as if it were broken because we missed the shot. That miss just made me want to practice my shooting and and not miss again. Guess what? I have missed again.
In life, we all miss the mark now and then. Dogs are just as eager to see that bird go down as we are. But when we miss they don't chew us out. They reset and are waiting for the next shot opportunity.
So when we screw up in life or someone doesn't meet our expectations in that moment, reset, move forward and give them another chance. Be forgiving, like our faithful dogs are. If I were to open the door to my garage, my two dogs would be headed to the truck, ready to give it their all, even the one that blew it last night.
Food for thought!
Marty
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