I went to my first Sportsman’s Show in Portland in 1965 with my Dad. I think I have only missed one since then. The first ever Sportsman’s Show in Portland was February 22nd, 1923.  It is a very fun and enjoyable event for me today.  I think that one of the reasons that I just have positive “vibes” about this event is because of going to it with my Dad and how much he enjoyed it and I enjoyed just being with him at something like this. Went today with three other good friends and we walked around and looked at all the stuff and then we went to the new Cabella’s in Tualatin and walked around in there for several hours and then we went out to dinner and had “Baby Back Ribs”.  I  bought a new steelhead fishing rod and reel for my grandson that I am taking to Alaska with me in July. It is a nice rod and reel, and I can’t wait to give it to him.  Life at times is very hard, but then there are days like today that are very good and tons of fun.  On fun days I thank God for His great gift to me and on very hard days I ask God for His strength to bear up the trials with dignity and grace and joy. Day and night, summer and winter, sun shine and rain. that is life. Today was a sunshine day, thank you Lord. A day full of trials is coming, I will not recieve one from You without being willing to take the other as well. I trust You totally with my life, and I am commited to never grumbling but only rejoicing and giving thanks.