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combatjiujitsu

combatjiujitsu

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I feel like sharing this after awhile now and everything is settled. I went through a divorce after 13 years and sold off almost my whole collection which was pretty nice considering I even had some of my old Case knives and Bucks that were my dad's. It has been a little over a 1 year and a half going through a long legal dispute where I lost quite extensively. Here in KY it seems like they really lean towards the woman on alot of things. I have been slowly building my collection back up one at a time. Funny the two I kept were just a standard chesnut peanut and mora

the little watch/compass/carabiner that you see there is one of the reasons I am writing this. You see it is one of the most precious things to me because my 13 year old daughter bought it for me the first weekend I got to have her after the split. She paid for it herself with her babysitting money and told me that she just seen it and knew I would like it. Now yes we are all very man's men here but the sun must have hit me in the eye just right because they started watering something fierce! One of the best things is that she can decide when she comes and goes so I get her every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Just moved into a little fixer upper in a nice part of town one street over from the Ohio River. We go fishing and hiking as much as possible together! I was really down about letting so many of my wonderful knives go but realized knives come and go. I got by just fine by the way with my little peanut and mora. Really miss my Swayback Jack though but its alright I can always pick up a new one. Enjoy your time with your kids guys....kiss them goodnight and thank the man above they are in your live's. Here's a pic of my little meanness about to leave me for dead on the trail! LOL
 
Man I got that question totally wrong! My answer was "To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentation of their women." :p

In all seriousness, great story and reminder, and what an adorable young lady! Even with her face all scrunched up it's clear how pretty she is. I hope you recover from your injuries!
 
Been there - done that many years ago. Knives can be replaced - daughters can not. Sounds like you got your head on straight after going through such a life draining event. You've got lots of time now for quality time with your daughter and she can help you with slowly building up your collection once again.
 
Thanks for sharing your experiences, CJJ. Very sage words, indeed. I love my knives, but not half as much as my lil' monsta! Hopefully, when mine gets bigger, she'll appreciate her ol' man as much as your daughter appreciates you (you must be doing something right)! ;):rolleyes: Best wishes to you moving forward.

-Greg
 
Seems like you are gonna be just fine... you already are a very rich man, and new knives with new memories will come your way. Thanks for sharing your story with us :-)
 
sounds like you have priorities in order. like you said knives come and go, and family is more important than any knife. that mora and peanut has been with you through it all and can get the job done so don't get rid of them.
 
I went through a divorce after very close to 20 years of marriage. I was left with virtually nothing financially after all those years. Literally lost my life's savings. But, now I've been remarried for 9 years to the greatest woman walking the face of the earth.
And yes, above all value your daughter, she will always be there for you.
Life is GOOD!
 
I am glad to hear things are working out. That is awesome that you have such a wonderful relationship with your daughter.

Family really is the most important thing. That's why I named my daughter Kaya (it's her nickname, her actual name is Kayamanan, translated as treasure in the Filipino language).

- Christian
 
combatJJ, you've just discover the single most important lesson in life; stuff is just stuff, but our family, particularly our children, are the most precious things we have in our life. Knives, guns, cars, it's all just stuff. In the end, it doesn't amount to diddly squat compared to our kids. You can always replace stuff, and at least half of the stuff we own, we really don't need.

God bless you and your lovely daughter, and I hope all goes well for you in the future. As you probably know by now, a daughter is always going to be daddy's little girl. And in the end, you'll move heaven and earth for her. I know I'd live in a hut with a third hand car and a Walmart SAK in my pocket if need be for mine.

Carl.
 
Thanks guys for all the encouraging comments. Stuff is just stuff and we can always get more stuff! George Carlin actually had a great rant about stuff! Warning some foul language ahead...Cant figure out how to post vids lol
http://youtu.be/MvgN5gCuLac
 
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Thank you combatjj for sharing your soulful story. I really respect the way you are handling yourself under fire.

What matters most to me, is Loving my daughter.

During a blackout following my last motorcycle crash, while suffering deeply from my divorce, I experienced seeing a tunnel of light. As I looked into the light, and began to move toward it, feelings for my 9 year old daughter filled me. And an abundance of feelings that I wanted to express to her, admiration, care, concern, support. I wanted her to know how much I Love her.

I regained consciousness, recovered from my injuries, and count every day I still have here with my daughter as a gift and a blessing. That was 14 years ago.

She just graduated college with straight As in Molecular Biology. Both Harvard and Stanford accepted her to their PHd program. I'm obviously way more than a little proud.

Thanks for reminding me of what matters most. Loving!
Her favorite knife is a case toothpick with turquoise scales. She's pretty good with a scalpel too.
 
Thank you for sharing your story. Sounds like you came through the worst of it and are stronger now. That's also great that your daughter sees you for who you are and not anything she is told.

If that is the trade you made for your knives, you definitely made out well!
 
Happy to hear you are on the other side of the trial. I have no idea how hard it must have been. You are a rich and fortunate man with a lovely daughter to spend time with. Thank you for sharing your story.
 
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