Finally got out to my target bales last night for the first time in a long while. Figured I would shoot poorly because I had been away so long, ended up not being as bad as I thought. I can honestly say I did not worry about a "good group" or a perfect arrow/bow combination or flawless arrowflight. I was just glad to be outside on a beautiful Virginia evening that was finally calm after a storm in more ways than one.

My beautiful wife of 30 years was diagnosed with stage 3 cancer in September 2015. After months of surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, Dr's visits, tests and a lot of waiting, hoping and praying,and expert, world class medical care from Duke University Cancer Center things are finally back to normal. She is back to her old self, enjoying life and our family and I am back in the yard for the 1st time in a long time in the stillnes of the late evening, just before dark, listening to the sweet sound of turkey feathers whispering in the wind towards the target.

I have learned to never take anything for granted and to enjoy simple things. Glad to be back, Ken

Very happy things are going better for you and wife.

Ken, so glad your wife is back to normal. I can relate to what you're saying.

Thanks for the sobering reminder to be thankful for what we have---regardless of how inconsequential it may be. I remember hearing a sermon where the pastor said "When was the last time you thanked God...for a glass of water?" Perhaps your message was deeper than you initially realized, Mr. Ken Williams. God Bless You

Thank you Ken, We needed that. I pray that your wife will continue to do well. May God continue to bless the Williams family. Dave

so right you are and thanks for the reminder

Jim

Ken glad to hear that your wife is doing so well may God bless you and your wife and your hole family

A life lesson to be taken very seriously, thanks for the post.

I lost my Dad this year in March. I am also looking forward to the pleasure in the simple things of shooting my recurve after several years of taking care of my Dad and mom. I worked with dad on our farm every day and miss him dearly. I also don't want to take any day I have on this earth for granted. I want to go to the big traditional shoot in Pennsylvania because it's something I have always talked about but never done. I'm very glad to hear your wife is doing well and wish you the best.

What great news to see, and I'm sure you and your wife are ecstatic to say the least, the LORD has blessed you and kept you! Ongoing prayers for her continued good health, and your peace of mind.

I've shared the same type feelings, Ken. God is good, all the time. Sure glad to have you back with us.

A soild anchor is key in archery and in life. Great to hear your life anchor is feeling so much better. More blessings to you.

Glad for you and wife. Praise God.

Enjoy the blessings Ken.

The two greatert blessing GOD gave to man the first being salvation and the second is a good,GODLY wife.Cherish her,she is worth her weight in solid gold.

Excellent! That is fine news. Blessings to you both. Matthew

Ken best post on here in a long,long time!! Shawn

Agree with Shawn, great post! It's so good to see a story like this.

Glad to hear life is getting back to "more" normal for the two of you and you are enjoying evenings in your back yard. A good reminder to all of us. I know I don't take much for granted any more.

Outstanding news, glad to hear your Wife is back to normal. Life is good!

Congratulations! I'm happy to hear she's beaten the "Big C"!

Great news

That IS great news. Thank God.

God is good Ken Williams. So glad to hear that, and good to hear you shooting arrows again. I'll keep you in prayers.

I am glad to hear it. God's Blessings and enjoy!

It's great to hear that your wife is doing well and that you are back enjoying archery again.

May God Bless all of you and your loved ones.

Murray

Thank you all for the kind words and prayers. My wife and I both appreciate them, Ken

Ken - I am very happy for you and your wife. Enjoy and cherish the good times. My wife is an invalid and I care for her with no help. I really miss her better days.

Glad to hear the good news; God bless you and your wife

Ken, you just described what everyone should be doing, enjoying what you love to do and forget about whether you have the correct spine arrow or the very latest in bow strings or the best bow. just get out there and forget about the everyday worries and be thankful for what you have, I'm a cancer survivor also, our daughter is going through chemo and radiation for her very aggressive cancer, the outcome looks pretty good.

It's so easy to get caught up in the daily crap that you see on TV and the newspapers, just stay away from that stuff for a few days and you will be surprised how relaxed you become......

Your news is great and I know exactly what you mean, God Bless you and your family and I hope you folks have many wonderful evenings like you described.....RonG

Ken - Really fantastic you are out enjoying shooting again. Even better, your wife is stabilized and recovered. Hope you get out and about with your bow this summer. - Babbling Bob

Amen! Another survivor here feeling blessed!

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