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Page 8 - shelby shopper & info - 704/484-1047 www.shelbyinfo.com Thursday, October 26-November 1, 2023 I love hunting in the Midwest. I've been going there for several years and look forward to it each year at this time. Not only do I get to see some friends that I have come to know, but I get to chase some really big bucks. Sometimes, (if not most of the time) I get to chase them in diffi cult weather conditions. Since I'm there in early November, I know it's going to be pretty cold. I also know I'm going to face some pretty stiff winds. And since I'm there for several days, it's most likely going to rain. This trip is usually very taxing on the mind and body. I can remember many times sitting in blowing rain and the same amount of time trying to stay warm while a cold wind is hitting me directly in the face. I will come home from there with a full beard, lips chapped, wind-burned, and looking like I just met God on the mountain to receive the Ten Commandments (except where I hunt, there are no mountains). In spite of all of these diffi culties, not only do I keep going back, I keep looking forward to it year after year. If you are a hunter, you know why I keep doing this. It's because of the trophy. It's because the prize exceeds all the diffi culties. It's because the comfort of a great story exceeds the pain of 12 hours in a tree stand. But really, as you know, it's more than that. Since I rarely kill a big buck, I can't say the trophy is the reason I continue to go. Actually, I go for only the potential for the trophy. It's not the prize but the possibility for the prize. I keep returning year after year with equal enthusiasm, enduring everything Mother Nature throws at me, because I simply have an amazing opportunity. To me, it is really neat that I have found something so worthwhile, I am committed to only its potential. I've seen signs of its existence. I watched it from afar. I have even had its presence cause my heart to rattle its cage of ribs. But none of these contain the full measure of a rare success. None of these are full and complete. Heaven also seems to be this way – even my own Christian walk… and God. I live this life mainly for its potential. I have seen many signs of its reality. I have watched the work of God from afar. I have also had His presence rattle my heart. But I really only live on a promise, that one day what is now potential and possibility, will become sight. I can only imagine what the prize will be if the potential has so much draw. By By Gary Miller Gary Miller Aiming Outdoorsmen Toward Christ GARY MILLER Gary Miller has written Outdoor Truths articles for 21 years. He has also written fi ve books which include compilations of his articles and a father/son devotional. He also speaks at wild-game dinners and men's events for churches and associations. gary@outdoortruths.org This little dog sports its Halloween costume as it strutted along the Pet Parade at this year's Mush, Music & Mutts Festival. Jeff Melton photo 2019 E. Marion St. • Beside Cleveland Mall M-F 9am-5pm • Sat 9am-12pm MAYSE MFG. CO., INC. www.maysemfg.com www.maysemfg.com Metal buildings Metal buildings starting at starting at $ 1660 1660 ©Community First Media Community First Media Finance & Rent To Own Storage Buildings, Gazebos, Carports, Garden Flags, Man Cave Decor, Concrete Statuary, Concrete Steps, & Poly Outdoor Furniture! We are a We are a Big Green Egg Distributor Big Green Egg Distributor. . Grills • Accessories • Supplies Grills • Accessories • Supplies Now offering carports/garages Now offering carports/garages up to 60 ft. wide & 20 ft. walls up to 60 ft. wide & 20 ft. walls @mayse_mfg Shelby 704-471-2077 CARPORTS UP TO 20% OFF CARPORTS UP TO 20% OFF 10%off all wooden buildings 102 James Love School Road • Shelby, NC (Off S. Lafayette St. Across from Hoyle Plumbing) 704-480-0410 It's Slushie Time! It's Slushie Time! SUN DROP SUN DROP NEHI PEACH NEHI PEACH CHERRY CHERRY SUN DROP SUN DROP BLUE RASPBERRY BLUE RASPBERRY Mon. - Thurs. 8 am -10 pm • Fri. - Sat. 8 am -11 pm • Sun. 12 noon 'til 6:00 pm TIGER'S BLOOD TIGER'S BLOOD GRAPE GRAPE Andi Blake White enjoyed painting at this year's Aldersgate United Methodist Apple Butter Festival. Jeff Melton photo Call 704-484-1047 to place your ad or visit www.shelbyinfo.com Bill Wilson made sure he got a tasty livermush sandwich at the 2023 Mush, Music, & Mutts Festival in Uptown Shelby. Jeff Melton photo