Mac,
Thank you for the kind words. I also enjoyed JabNE's post.
Division is easy. It's easy to muster and it's so easy to stir.
Unity on the other trapping boot, is hard to muster and harder to maintain.

I've been witness these last two weeks to all kinds of emotions in people just trying to do all that is needed, and you know what, I come away with love being the greatest of these. No question about it.
Like God, can't see it. Can't prove it scientifically. But it couldn't be more real. Could it be the things that really carry us through deep down are not all seen and heard? I believe so.
Because I've seen it in action when people outside the fray couldn't understand it. Or denied it. Or made fun or got short about it.
I watched people rail against it when hate, they claim, should take the day. Hate 'em they say as the person dying says "not right now." Love is the greatest of these they whisper.
I've heard dear wives and husbands both, clutch ahold of their spouses until well past weary and worn out, all the while crying out in denial, anger, bitterness, frustration, depression, and even in acceptance of what is and what will come and in all of it.

Most of what I do as a trapper is solitary. Me and my traps. Me and the outdoors. Me and more of me. Me. Me. Me.
But it's good for God on high to remind this humble servant that He alone owns it all and for but a little while, we can sure enjoy all we're given. A little or a lot. I strive for a lot most days but fall short some days too.

Mac, we're blessed. Every day is a simple blessing and not many think about it anyway.
But, who could ask for more?
We're all doing the best we can, where we are, with what we have.

Blessings,
Mark