Guys, sorry for what you are going through. They say time heals wounds but looking back I found the best remedy was good old fashioned truth. From my experience fishing or drinking won't make this problem go away. I had alot of buddies who did their level best to console me through the difficult process you are going through, but as it turned out only one true friend who gave it to me straight. We all have alot of buddies who sincerely wish us well but in times like this what we really need is that friend that is closer than a brother. One who knows us and will tell us the truth we are struggling to understand and just can't see on our own. I sure hope you guys can accept this quicker than I did because it was only then that peace, joy, purpose and priority was restored to my life.

The truth I needed to hear at the time was that my priorities were all screwed up and that I needed to grow up and be the husband and father God wanted me to be, not just the greatest fisherman I wanted to be. When I was finally able to get a hold of this truth and spent my time in the box, I found that behind my loss there was to be tremendous blessing. Today when I look at my wife, my kids and I get together with my ex, I thank the Lord for setting me straight. I may not get out fishing as often as I once did or as often as I would like but I can honestly say I enjoy it all the more. I know that day is there for each of you as well. Be well and be strong for the kids.

Psa 71