Game of endurance

"It's a game of endurance!"  That's my husband's motto for just about everything, whether we're playing a family game (and many of us wanting to quit before it's over) or it's hunting season and nothing's going right.  "Persistance is the key" defines how my man operates.  He has taught our children his made-up chant, which goes, "We're strong, we're proud, and no weinies allowed!"  We all laugh at this, but it's a poignant reminder that sometimes life requires us to be tough and see things through.  Whenever one of the children wants to quit in the middle of playing a game, we remind them that "we're Sipeses, and Sipeses don't quit!"  We think persistance and commitment are important character traits.  Well, my husband is a perfect example of what he teaches because today he "got the big one."  Our rifle season for deer hunting here in Kentucky only lasts two weeks, with part of that time including Thanksgiving break (we travel then).  So this week has been dedicated to trying to get enough deer to fill our freezer.  Every single morning and every single evening this week, even in the rain or freezing weather, my hunter/husband/provider has been at it, with nothing to show.  The fun was gone by yesterday morning when he once again arrived home empty handed.  Did he quit?  No, because "we're Sipeses, and Sipeses don't quit!"  Finally, yesterday afternoon he landed a big doe and this morning he killed a 9-pointer!  Hunting has become "fun" once again and God has allowed the provider of our family to enjoy doing his job. :)  I'm so proud of him!