Angels in our midsts.

[dubl_t]

First off, I really need to thank Big 'n' Blue and Big Horn Posse; it's really encouraging for a man who can count his friends on one hand to see that someone in cyber-space remembers him. I'll come back around eventually.

I read a discouraging post in the lost and found, regarding two people that had lost two dogs, and due to their bickering, one dog died. Benny G wrote a heart-felt message regarding hounds, animal husbandry, and responsibility in general. I cried while reading his words, and realized I'm not doing much better in the way I handle my dog, not getting her out enough. I needed to call may Dad, who got me into hounds and tell him of what I had read and learned. That was on December 23.

Unfortunatly my Dad passed on December 23.

He lived in Ojo Caliente, NM and I live in Oregon, sometimes Wyoming. I'm not sad about his passing, I know with all my heart he's in a much better place, thank the Lord. He loved Redbones, and talked me into my first hound, a Walker.

What really hurts, is I realize what a selfish person I am, and I'll never be able to spend time with him again. Sometimes he'd call, and I'd let it go to voicemail as I was "too busy" to talk to him. What I'd give to take those moments back.

At any rate, Thanks B'n'B, and BHP for thinking of me.

Tom.

[dubl_t]

Along with this, I owe an apology.

I met a young man up in Vancouver who had a hound dog decal in the back window of his truck. While at work, we couldn't talk much but he said he ran hounds with his Dad, who recently at that time, had passed away. I said my condolences, without much thought, and let that be that.

Until now, I never understood what that young man was going through. I think about him alot, and hope he is doing well.


Tom.

[Big Horn Posse]

dubl_t,
I don't know what I said to deserve mentioning in this post, but thank you. You know you make a good point and I have been thinking alot about things lately and who really matters in my life. I have been going through a very rough patch in my life the couple years and I have noticed people drop out of your life when times get tough. I have to say there have been a few that stand out right now that have helped me in many ways. Benny saved my life and got me back into hounds. Though I feel like a failure for not being able to get those young dogs on much game. Not for lack of trying, but I just have terrible luck. There is a certain UT houndsman that has a dog out of Ozzy and Lola that has helped me over the years. I won't name any names, but he knows who he is. There is the game warden here before he got transfered to Cody. I consider him my best friend. He gives me good life advice and is the one person I can say I trust100%. He never judges me or cares about how many lions I have treed. He is just a friend I can talk to about anything and get an honest answer. There is another person here in Kaycee that is much the same way and I consider him my other best friend. I don't have many friends and people on this board can be hurtful and nasty at times. I have chosen not to post much anymore on here, because that is the last thing I need in my life right now. I have even deleted many off my facebook, not because I don't like those people, but because I only want to share my personal life with very few. Life is too short and people come and go, but it is those angles amoung us that are there just because that matter. The people I mentioned above and a few others have been my angles the last couple years through the toughest time of my life.

[Hagerman]

dubl_t,
I am sorry for you having lost your father, and as we get older we lose more family and friends.
Your looking back and regretting things you have done, or should have done is just a process in growing and life that many just don't do or avoid altogether.
But look forward and be the step up for so many that that need it, as so many that you cherish were the step up for you.
You have been a friend on here to me and I have enjoyed your light hearted banter and I am truely sorry for your loss.
Thank you for your insight and sharing it with others.
John

[Big N' Blue]

First let me say how sorry I am for your loss! I came across the below several years ago and really liked it as it fits life to a T. Hope you enjoy it and can get back in the coffee shop soon to keep everyone straight! God Bless you and your family.

David

A Reason, Season, or a Lifetime?
People come into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you figure out which one it is, you will know what to do for each person.

When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty; to provide you with guidance and support; to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend, and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be.

Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. Sometimes they die. Sometimes they walk away. Sometimes they act up and force you to take a stand. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled; their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.

Some people come into your life for a SEASON, because your turn has come to share, grow or learn. They bring you an experience of peace or make you laugh. They may teach you something you have never done. They usually give you an unbelievable amount of joy. Believe it. It is real. But only for a season.

LIFETIME relationships teach you lifetime lessons; things you must build upon in order to have a solid emotional foundation. Your job is to accept the lesson, love the person, and put what you have learned to use in all other relationships and areas of your life. It is said that love is blind but friendship is clairvoyant.

� Author Unknown

[dubl_t]

Thank you Tess, John and David.

Your kind words, life experiences and inspirational stories sincerely help.

David, I know you're keeping tabs on the Coffee shop and you probably put 1000's of jokes since I been gone....I'll get to them and let you know if they're any good or not

John, considering all that's happened, my sister still asks about you

Tess, what doesn't kill us will only make us stronger...is that too cliche'ish. You just keep being you.

Tom.