Merry Christmas

[hipower]

Well, another year has come and gone and I find myself wondering about the future. Sometimes I feel we are doing great, then I see something happening that convinces me we are going straight to hell at top speed with no brakes.

Then I read the content here and realize the caliber of men and women here and see some hope. There is goodness still in this world and it lives on TGO.

I see the friendship, the love of God and county, and the sacrifice made by some to keep us all safe.

I see belief and faith in God expressed freely and openly in times when it is not always PC to do so.

I see and am amazed at the help, love, and concern freely given from member to member, usually without the need to ask. 

I see the compassion given in times of pain. 

I see congratulations given in times of joy.

All this and so much more. I feel truly blessed to be here, not just on this world and this country, but in the midst of good men. Men I strive to emulate and deserve the friendship of.

Lastly, I feel grateful to know and be known by men who expressed concern for me in my prolonged absence recently. For friends like MacGuyver, Steelharp, Bersaguy, TrickyNicky, Kharman, gothegoods, TrippleGGG, prag, and gregintn, just to name a very, very few of the good people here that I can call friend.

Yes, I am blessed with a loving, caring, and good wife, who puts up with me and my antics. A family though widespread, that accepts me as I am. A home and reasonably good health. A future that many in this world would envy, and so very much more.

So to family, friends, my TGO family, all our military, and first responders, to those who stand in harm's way for others...

I wish us all the Merriest of Christmas's and Happy New Year's.

May God continue to Bless us and our nation. 

Amen.

Edited December 24, 2018 by hipower

[TripleGGG]

Well said @hipower. 

Merry Christmas!

[bersaguy]

Could not have expressed feelings any better!!!! This is the only gun site I am on any longer and the only other site I spend time on is a fishing site I am a  founding member of since 2008. Have many friends there also but it is a lot smaller than TGO but the people are also 1st class. Merry Christmas to all and a very Properous New Year to all................

Edited December 24, 2018 by bersaguy

[Grand Torino]

[Jamie Jackson]

What a truly excellent post hipower!

I agree 100% with everything you said and feel very blessed to be a part of this community.

Merry Christmas to you all. I know many here will be working tomorrow, as will I, but my thoughts and prayers are there for all of you.

I hope everyone else can enjoy the time and fellowship with those they choose.

Jamie aka Prag

[Guest BHG123]

Merry Christmas!!  And wishes for a healthy and prosperous New Year!

[Raoul]

You old softie. I feel the same way. I'd be happy to have most anyone from this forum at my back ....

[rlawson]

Merry Christmas to all.

[wttam]

Merry Christmas TGO!  I feel fortunate to be able to be around such fine people. I’ve only met a couple of you in person and can hopefully meet more of you soon.

[Defender]

Merry Christmas, TGO folks!