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How many times have you heard that your children develop a sense of appreciation of the great outdoors if you take the time to show them the way? My Great Uncle Elmer passed on these outdoor skills and appreciation to scores of family members, probably never knowing it at the time.
My Uncle Elmer, a pastor, beloved father and family man, passed away this fall. He was 99 years old and left behind wonderful memories of a very full life. One of his passions, early in life, was camping and hunting in the great outdoors. So much so, that all three of his sons, Jon, David, and Phil
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became foresters in their careers. The great outdoors was instilled in their lives and livelihoods. My mother also joined her adventuresome cousins and Uncle Elmer on numerous camping excursions in her younger years. This might explain why my four siblings and I can't remember a time when we were growing up, a generation later, that we did not take our family vacations to a National Park or a National Forest.
The great outdoors, and the rejuvenation it offers our souls is something that is passed on to our children and family. It's a lasting perpetual tribute that really does work. Thank you Uncle Elmer, for passing it on.
Scott Woodruff
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