Maddie goes fishing

Hawks Feather · July 15, 2008, 08:30:42 AM

My wife and I have our granddaughter Maddie here for a few days. (For some of you who are new here, Maddie has been fighting cancer for the past two years and about a month ago had a clear scan for cancer. She had the access port removed a couple of weeks ago and is really starting to become more active now that she is no longer on chemo.) They live north of Muskegon and when they go to the store in Whitehall she sees people fishing and she has been telling her mom that she wants Grandpa Latta to take her fishing. So, Monday morning we headed out to a friend's pond to catch a few sunfish. She ended up catching 8 sunfish and 2 (small) largemouth bass. Doesn't really matter how many she caught because she was having a ball, and so was I.

Her first fish of the day.

Checking out one of the bass. And check out the special Barbie rod and reel that I have for the granddaughters.

The people that own the pond told me to put a worm on and throw it toward a "special" spot in the pond to see if I could catch one too. The "special" spot worked and Maddie loved watching the tail slap my arms.

Jerry

Silencer · July 15, 2008, 09:03:11 AM

That right there is priceless and brings a tear to my eye.

Good catch Maddie, looks like you and grampa had a good time

DirtyDog · July 15, 2008, 09:07:27 AM

+1 To what Silencer said Jerry.

I am truly at a loss for words.

coyote101 · July 15, 2008, 11:32:12 AM

Way to go Jerry. God bless Maddie and all of your family.

Pat

yucca · July 15, 2008, 01:38:00 PM

Looks like fun. Glad you guys had a great time.

Bills Custom Calls · July 15, 2008, 03:31:34 PM

You Both look like ya had a wonderful time

Edited to correct spelling

FinsnFur · July 15, 2008, 04:18:27 PM

Wow...good for her... and what a doll.
She couldn't possible be in better hands. So thats what they mean when they say the bestest grampa

coyotehunter_1 · July 15, 2008, 05:06:35 PM

Jerry,
She's a real cutie. It's wonderful to see her enjoying the day out with you, if that don't bring a smile and a tear nothing will !

I'll bet those pics get framed too.

Bopeye · July 15, 2008, 06:34:06 PM

That is absolutely precious. I'm so happy for you Jerry, your family and elated for Little Miss Maddie. I know this has been weighing on you for a long time.

Go gett'em. What a special day.

alscalls · July 15, 2008, 07:08:25 PM

real nice.........real nice.

LORDDAL · July 16, 2008, 12:14:06 AM

Jerry that right there is what its all about and looks like she and you had a blast you be sure and tell Miss Maddie that we want to see many more photos and stories of fishing with her grandpa those pics brought a tear to my eye glad .

nastygunz · July 16, 2008, 07:28:38 AM

Shes a qtpie and your a good Grampaw!