Prayers for a Friend

11 May 2009, 06:35

Ryan Campbell

For those of you that pray.
One of the toughest men I know (which is saying a lot because I'm a Field Boss for the Texas Dept. of Criminal Justice) suffered a stroke recently. Henry McIntyre of Valentine TX, is a Mt. Lion hunter by profession. He guides paying hunters but he also has contracts with a lot of ranches in West TX., to hunt lions.

If you go hunting with Henry you'd better bring your A-game and be in shape because he doesn't care if you're uncomfortable, he is hard to put up with and he curses a lot, even by my standards. BUT, you will most likely kill a lion, and if you don't he'll let you come back again for free. Even though he curses like a sailor, he can quote the Bible verbatim and is a true student of History, which is why we refer to him as The Reverend Doctor. I'd hate to have to fight him and I know what I'm doing, he is notoriously tough even at his age.

Henry's 72'nd birthday is next week and he is doing better but he said he's not going to hunt again until the fall so he's not out in the heat of the summer. Henry can be a lot to put up with but he certainly has my respect and admiration. I hope he heals up and I get to go listen to more of his philosophy.

11 May 2009, 06:39

jeffeosso

Heal Up, Hunter
My Dad is a bit younger, and is recovering from a stroke, as well

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11 May 2009, 08:10

JudgeG

I'll certainly send a few upwards.

11 May 2009, 08:17

mstarling

Ya got mine too. Sounds like a heckova guy!

11 May 2009, 08:20

LBGuy

prayers sent for your friend.

11 May 2009, 08:32

Woodrow S

Another prayer sent for Henry. I wish him a full recovery with Gods help.

11 May 2009, 09:01

Geedubya

Years ago I chose not to work in an office.
I'm now gainfully unemployed, but I've always worked outside. Can still do a days work at 58. However, living on the gulf coast, where temps in the summer get over 100 and humidity appoaches 100%, I can't tell you how many times I've suffered from heat prostration. I am much more sensitive to it now than when younger so I can relate to your friends health problems. Relate to him that there are a bunch of guys here that are wishing him the best.
GWB

11 May 2009, 10:58

Saeed

We wish him all the best.

11 May 2009, 12:14

DUK

Here too, we wish him a fast recovery!

11 May 2009, 15:55

Willie B

Done.

11 May 2009, 16:28

DMB

quote:
Originally posted by Ryan Campbell:
For those of you that pray.
One of the toughest men I know (which is saying a lot because I'm a Field Boss for the Texas Dept. of Criminal Justice) suffered a stroke recently. Henry McIntyre of Valentine TX, is a Mt. Lion hunter by profession. He guides paying hunters but he also has contracts with a lot of ranches in West TX., to hunt lions.

If you go hunting with Henry you'd better bring your A-game and be in shape because he doesn't care if you're uncomfortable, he is hard to put up with and he curses a lot, even by my standards. BUT, you will most likely kill a lion, and if you don't he'll let you come back again for free. Even though he curses like a sailor, he can quote the Bible verbatim and is a true student of History, which is why we refer to him as The Reverend Doctor. I'd hate to have to fight him and I know what I'm doing, he is notoriously tough even at his age.

Henry's 72'nd birthday is next week and he is doing better but he said he's not going to hunt again until the fall so he's not out in the heat of the summer. Henry can be a lot to put up with but he certainly has my respect and admiration. I hope he heals up and I get to go listen to more of his philosophy.

My Prayers are sent to the guy in charge for Henry. Hang in there Henry!!!

Don

11 May 2009, 17:27

Jerry Huffaker

Wow Ryan,
I hadn't heard that name in Years, I hunted with Henry and Billy Pat Mckinney around 20 yrs ago. He is a true wild west character. We had a great time riding his mules chasing Lions. I was his first hunter to kill a lion with a bow. I'll bet it won't take him long to be back out hunting lions. Tell him we are thinking about him and he will be in our prayers.

11 May 2009, 18:31

Kathi

Ryan,

Prayers sent. You are fortunate to have a friend like Henry (he sounds like quite the individual)and he is fortunate to have a friend like you. Wishing him all the best.

12 May 2009, 03:08

Crazyhorseconsulting

Your friend is in mine and Lora's thoughts and prayers.

12 May 2009, 03:16

Fish30114

In my prayers now.

12 May 2009, 03:46

Eland Slayer

Consider it done.....

12 May 2009, 03:56

Hawkeye Mountaineer

Thanks Ryan, for the opportunity to pray for your friend-- Henry sounds like a hoot!

"Lord, please help Henry heal-up to 100%... for your glory... and Henry's good."

12 May 2009, 04:21

xgrunt

Good men are hard to find and deserve our prayers. Gods will be done.

12 May 2009, 05:56

landkiller

Know that your friend will be in our prayers.

12 May 2009, 06:05

plainsman456

You got it.Hope he gets better soon i know it takes a while to do it but it will happen.Good Luck

12 May 2009, 07:00

youngoutdoors

God Bless both of you! Louis

12 May 2009, 18:18

375hnh

prayers sent,

I have a good friend, that is younger than me, he is 48, that suffered multple strokes, on two occasions, several years back. he is recovering from the second bout, and will probably not reach 100%. But given the fact that after four days they pulled the plug, he is doing quite well. Medical science has made leaps and bounds the past few years in stroke treatment. I wish your friend a speedy and full recovery. Get back to huntin Henry!