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Well...We had an EVENTFUL day on the river...
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We are experiencing a very late thaw in N. Idaho and we are just now getting some water to paddle (whitewater). My buddy and I went paddling this evening and I always start our kayaking off with prayer asking for the Lord's protection. This afternoon, after a "cursory" prayer, I felt troubled in my spirit...but we went ahead and put on the river. In the very first rapid my buddy flipped and severely broke his nose. I looked back up stream and saw him come out of his boat and as soon as he came to the surface, there was blood everywhere. I was going to try to set his nose for him and we were going to finish our run, but I finally convinced him to paddle the next rapid so that we could take out on the right side of the river, where I could hike back up and get my truck to take him to the emergency room. He ended up flipping and getting his kayak pinned on a rock in the next rapid as well...swimming once again.
Anyway...out of the last 5 times he's been out kayaking with me, he's been in the emergency room twice! He's starting to get a little discouraged...so anyone who doesn't mind lifting Chad up in prayer, I'd certainly appreciate it! We need to do as much as we can to keep ourselves "young". He has to wait about a week for the swelling to go down before they will set his nose.
All my buddies wives end up hating me[:I][B)]...I hope Dawn doesn't get mad at me...and try to influence Chad to quit paddling.
Just filling you folks in on my afternoon.
Anyway...out of the last 5 times he's been out kayaking with me, he's been in the emergency room twice! He's starting to get a little discouraged...so anyone who doesn't mind lifting Chad up in prayer, I'd certainly appreciate it! We need to do as much as we can to keep ourselves "young". He has to wait about a week for the swelling to go down before they will set his nose.
All my buddies wives end up hating me[:I][B)]...I hope Dawn doesn't get mad at me...and try to influence Chad to quit paddling.
Just filling you folks in on my afternoon.
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We are experiencing a very late thaw in N. Idaho and we are just now getting some water to paddle (whitewater). My buddy and I went paddling this evening and I always start our kayaking off with prayer asking for the Lord's protection. This afternoon, after a "cursory" prayer, I felt troubled in my spirit...but we went ahead and put on the river. In the very first rapid my buddy flipped and severely broke his nose. I looked back up stream and saw him come out of his boat and as soon as he came to the surface, there was blood everywhere. I was going to try to set his nose for him and we were going to finish our run, but I finally convinced him to paddle the next rapid so that we could take out on the right side of the river, where I could hike back up and get my truck to take him to the emergency room. He ended up flipping and getting his kayak pinned on a rock in the next rapid as well...swimming once again.
Anyway...out of the last 5 times he's been out kayaking with me, he's been in the emergency room twice! He's starting to get a little discouraged...so anyone who doesn't mind lifting Chad up in prayer, I'd certainly appreciate it! We need to do as much as we can to keep ourselves "young". He has to wait about a week for the swelling to go down before they will set his nose.
All my buddies wives end up hating me[:I][B)]...I hope Dawn doesn't get mad at me...and try to influence Chad to quit paddling.
Just filling you folks in on my afternoon.
Prayer sent for his fast healing. He may want to think about calmer waters, or maybe some new friends...Really..
How's that going to help? I'd rather have a friend who is there for me any day...than one who wasn't.[?]
He is included in my prayers ecc. But don't let that discourage him. WHen I was younger, I used to do a little kayaking. I loved it. I even did the snake river once by kayak! Now that was a blast! Anyway prayers said.quote:Originally posted by ECC
We are experiencing a very late thaw in N. Idaho and we are just now getting some water to paddle (whitewater). My buddy and I went paddling this evening and I always start our kayaking off with prayer asking for the Lord's protection. This afternoon, after a "cursory" prayer, I felt troubled in my spirit...but we went ahead and put on the river. In the very first rapid my buddy flipped and severely broke his nose. I looked back up stream and saw him come out of his boat and as soon as he came to the surface, there was blood everywhere. I was going to try to set his nose for him and we were going to finish our run, but I finally convinced him to paddle the next rapid so that we could take out on the right side of the river, where I could hike back up and get my truck to take him to the emergency room. He ended up flipping and getting his kayak pinned on a rock in the next rapid as well...swimming once again.
Anyway...out of the last 5 times he's been out kayaking with me, he's been in the emergency room twice! He's starting to get a little discouraged...so anyone who doesn't mind lifting Chad up in prayer, I'd certainly appreciate it! We need to do as much as we can to keep ourselves "young". He has to wait about a week for the swelling to go down before they will set his nose.
All my buddies wives end up hating me[:I][B)]...I hope Dawn doesn't get mad at me...and try to influence Chad to quit paddling.
Just filling you folks in on my afternoon.
I'm no youngen' anymore either mauser54...maybe I can talk you into joining us some time!!!![8D]
Heck...I know guys in their 60's still paddling class V water![:)]
Lance
The school of hard knocks is a tough one but it's a good way to keep pushing your own limits.
I would have to say that hes just not at your level yet, try to tone it down a little until he can keep up.
If your buddy is anything like me, he would never suggest it but would definitely appreciate a little easier run.
It may be boring for you but a serious confidence booster for him.
Just my two shiny pennies! [;)]
If it's any consolation,this is what the guy in front of you is living with now..[xx(]
I was the "Buddy" when I fist started riding dirt bikes. I was always trying to keep up and run the same lines the other guys were, well before I should have.
The school of hard knocks is a tough one but it's a good way to keep pushing your own limits.
I would have to say that hes just not at your level yet, try to tone it down a little until he can keep up.
If your buddy is anything like me, he would never suggest it but would definitely appreciate a little easier run.
It may be boring for you but a serious confidence booster for him.
Just my two shiny pennies! [;)]
That's good advice...problem is, he's not afraid of the river...and he wants to be paddling this kind of water and harder. He's just got to loosen up in his boat a bit...and paddle a little more aggressively. He used to paddle harder stuff than we are running now...
I have no problem backing off a little and giving folks a chance to catch up...the problem is, they don't want to back off.[^]
"I was the "Buddy" when I fist started riding dirt bikes. I was always trying to keep up and run the same lines the other guys were, well before I should have."
If it's any consolation,this is what the guy in front of you is living with now..[xx(]
I cut my big toe completely off on a bike...it has been surgically reattached....I would not trade my life experiences for the world!
Maybe god is answering your prayer and telling you and your friend that he should give up kayaking.
Maybe...but I doubt it...I think He may be trying to reach/teach him something...but I don't think it has anything to do with paddling.
I never let fear and common sense hold me back either! [:p]
[:D][:D][:D] Actually, I've been dealing with a personal, spiritual battle with fear for the last several years...I think I'm breaking through (Praise God). It is completely irrational. I used to be a top notch paddler...but when you lose that mental edge...
I'm quite certain, my battle was on a spiritual level...I hope the Lord has delivered me from it...
Keep on keeping on Bro.[8D]
quote:Originally posted by swearengine
Maybe god is answering your prayer and telling you and your friend that he should give up kayaking.
Maybe...but I doubt it...I think He may be trying to reach/teach him something...but I don't think it has anything to do with paddling.
I would say he has reached your friend if he has put him in the emergency room twice.
You should not scoff at gods answer to your prayers just because you don't like his answer or think you know better. Just accept it and have faith.
quote:Originally posted by ECC
quote:Originally posted by swearengine
Maybe god is answering your prayer and telling you and your friend that he should give up kayaking.
Maybe...but I doubt it...I think He may be trying to reach/teach him something...but I don't think it has anything to do with paddling.
I would say he has reached your friend if he has put him in the emergency room twice.
You should not scoff at gods answer to your prayers just because you don't like his answer or think you know better. Just accept it and have faith.
No Scoffing here...always looking for God in every situation...I do believe God would like to see this man, and his family, back in church on a regular basis though...
If it keeps him off the rapids, i think so too...
I'm no youngen' anymore either mauser54...maybe I can talk you into joining us some time!!!![8D]
Heck...I know guys in their 60's still paddling class V water![:)]
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Now that would be fun, been years, But I would do it again. I just don't have a Kayak anymore.
I'm no youngen' anymore either mauser54...maybe I can talk you into joining us some time!!!![8D]
Heck...I know guys in their 60's still paddling class V water![:)]
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I've got 3...I can hook you up![:)]
quote:Originally posted by mauser54
Now that would be fun, been years, But I would do it again. I just don't have a Kayak anymore.
I'm no youngen' anymore either mauser54...maybe I can talk you into joining us some time!!!![8D]
Heck...I know guys in their 60's still paddling class V water![:)]
I've got 3...I can hook you up![:)]
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He just needs better headgear.
http://www.alpinesportsoutlet.com/p-4036-shred-ready-standard-full-face-helmet.aspx