My wife has had some medical issues and they just got worse. I am her one and only caretaker. Plus I just learned that I have a cyst on my right kidney, already have medical problems from agent orange. At 71 years young I don't get to shoot my bows very often. This means giving up something I deeply love. We will see what happens.

hope turns out better than you expect and

keep one around to shoot to relieve stresses

best of luck

Very sorry to hear of your medical issues, both you and your wife. Don't scrap this yet, even if you can't shoot for a while. Knowing that you can when you're able provides hope and something to look forward to.

Give it time before making any rash decisions--quite often health issues work out better than first thought. Just remember, the Lord is in control.

Hope everything turns out well. You might need to shoot arrows for therapy.

PRAYERS UP for BOTH OF Y'ALL!!!

Thoughts and prayers for you both.

You know you do need short respites from care giving and 5 minutes with your bow or reflecting arrows will refresh your soul. Best wishes for all those health issues.

Prayers for both of you.

Just keep on keeping on.

Will keep prayers for both of you.

A simple cyst on your kidney is no big deal. Sorry to hear about your wife:s medical issues getting worse.

Prayers from Ohio

Prayers for you both.

Charlie, you and your wife our in our prayers. Good luck to you. Shick

Thanks for all the good words and thoughts. I will keep on trucking.

I know my problem's are not eaquel to yours & I sinserly hope your situation improves. Don't give up shooting even though my inconsistency is terable due to arthritis I still find it very relaxing to shoot after a long day. Good luck

Prayers sent.

Prayers from the mountain

Hang in there...like others said..you may need archery for therapy. I'm praying for you and your wife. Hope everything turns out on a positive note.

Prayers from Illinois for both of you.

Do what you can do, my friend. Prayers sent. George

I know where you're coming from, as my wife just returned home from a Transitional Care Facility yesterday, and now I go back to full time caretaker. I have my own problems also, but still try to shoot a few arrows most days in my basement and have a new to me bow on the way. Don't give up too soon, before you see how "things" shake out. Good luck and better health to you and your wife.

Lord watch over this feller and give him wisdom on managing his issues. We all face circumstances in life its how we handle them that matters in the journey.

If you can find the time to shoot it might relieve the stress of your burdens and help with health issues if you have the strength after its all said and done.

I certainly understand challenges. Lord willing we won't have to give up but if we do please allow us the courage to except it.

Amen

Yes, prayers for you and your wife that every thing works out for both. jeff

Prayers sent for you and your wife.

Prayers from West Virginia.

Prayer for you and your wife. God bless.

Prayers for you both.

Prayers from my home.

Prayed for your situation.

As a 71 year old part time old caregiver and having to navigate age and medical issues myself, can relate, as I'm sure others on here can too.

Do try to keep some time for the forums and keep that favorite bow around to look at so your interest stays strong. The trad archery forums can actually help.

Will be praying for you and your wife's situation to keep improving.

Prayers from MN for both of you. If you are able, do try to shoot a couple rounds of three or four arrows now and then. It is good for the soul as well as the body. Godspeed ~OB55

Dont give it up just yet. Doing something you like just may be the thing that keeps you from going crazy from depression. Even if you only have a few minutes, just go shoot a few. I just watched a video recently of 82+ year old Bob Lee shooting a recurve again after a long lay-off after shoulder problems. He thought he would never shoot again but his son got him a 22 pound bow and he looked like he was shooting well, and enjoying it too. Keep the faith. There is always hope.

Shooting a few arrows is a good stress reducer and it sounds like you need this in your life. Prayers for you both from Wisconsin.

Prayers for both you and your wife Chazz.

So Sorry to hear that,my friend. If you have one light weight bow,if not get one,and keep flinging those arrows. It gives you something to get your mind off things. I have had several cancer surgerys and chemo each time. I have been free of it for over 10 years. After a neck fusion,I am back up to a 45# bow now. I shoot a 27# up to 50 arrows. I only shoot the 45# 20 or 25 times. It keeps me going that and the communication here on the LW. I am 76 now so stay at it. It is good for you. Best wishes. >>>----> Ken

May God the Father be with you and your wife and it's to bad that you might have to give it up God's blessing on you

Prayers for both of you

You will feel worse if you give up your bow, keep it, you will use it again, you are just feeling depressed which anyone would in your situation, Prayers will be coming forth.

Prayers.... My Dad has a cyst on his kidney... hurt like heck... and then it burst, and he was fine....

Prayers hand in.

Praying for you and your wife that medical problems will have a turn for the better.

Prayers for the both of you.

I took a walk in the woods today, did some stump shooting and felt alot better. Sure was windy today, caught sight of a black bear as it took off. Made me just feel better, my nick name at camp is bear dancer.

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