Dear Charlie,
I sit here reading your last notes on your Sponsor site.
Good thing I come in before everyone and got chores done in time to check prayer page cause it'd be hard to explain to these guys why tears are rolling down my cheeks.
To even be mentioned among those you names is a high honor for me, Charlie. You always give better than you get from me so the "thank you" is mine!
"For everything there is a season... under heaven". We have to remain open to His leadings and "still small voice" for I'm certain He still has much for us old pharts to do... just something different.
I feel your pain and saddness, Charlie, but knowing what you've been going thru--physically and emotionally, for you to push this hard to get those remaining orders out is "above and beyond the call". They broke the mold on ya, bud! If anyone has a problem with you, just let me know...a few of us trad folks would be happy to go discuss it with them in person!
Ease up and take heart in passing on your knowledge, skill and friendship building to young Matt. You couldn't have chosen a finer successor if you'd tried!
Keep in touch and...
You've much yet to give in yet other ways and deeds!
God bless! Keep the Son in your eyes!