If you ever ask Chad to tell you a story about his childhood, you will more than likely either hear a story about hunting or fishing. And the central characters in his hunting and fishing stories are his grandparents.
As an adult, Chad continues to LOVE hunting. The opening weekend of deer hunting is of equal value to him as Christmas. It is a time he looks forward to each and every year. It is an almost holy time spent with his Grandpa, Uncle, Mom, brothers, and our older kids.
The root of that "holy" weekend is his Grandpa. His Grandpa loves hunting more than any other person I have ever met. In fact, when Chad's grandparent's got married his Grandpa made his Grandma promise to never get in the way of a hunt!
For these and countless other reasons, there is perhaps no other man as dear to Chad's heart as his Grandpa. Which made today over the top special.
Today, Chad and his Grandpa watched Jamison harvest his first deer. They watched as their passion was handed down to another generation. No matter how you feel about hunting, it was a moment of pure beauty as 80+ year old Great Grandpa drove a truck across a field to congratulate his 13 year old Great Grandson on continuing a family tradition. I am so thankful he was there!
Unfortunately, I do not have a picture of the three guys together - but here is my proud son as he crosses one step closer to manhood. He has had a weekend to remember!
