Priorities!

You know, I am not the man I use to be. I feel that my addiction to hunting and fishing has hurt my relationship with the wife and has caused unneeded tension in our marriage. For some reason, I think that I am still single when it comes to these two things. I did it my whole life at least 2 or 3 times a week growing up. I only had a handful of great friends but my greatest was the pond at my grandma's. It never hurt me, was always there, and filled a void of loneliness. Now, when life gets stressful and I just want to not think, I go.

I have learned that my family is most important second only to myself. That sounds sooo, selfish. Let me explain. If I am not taking care of myself then I have nothing to offer to my family. Often I see Chelsea give so much and never receives. I have to remind her that she can go and do something on her own but she simply wants me to be home. That is very sweet! See the conflict?! I went fishing twice in February (all day) and twice in March (2 hours each). One of those trips was with Cambree. I am really trying to be a great dad and support for Chelsea. I am loving my family more and more each day. I am having to communicate and not take advantage of Chelsea when she takes care of the kids all day and I go fishing on short notice.

I am almost 31 and I am learning to grow up and prioritize. I am not bitter, but invested in my family that loves me with hugs and kisses, grants me forgiveness when I am wrong, and makes my life full of joy. I never realized that my greatest catch was Them.