To A Friend

"A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity." Prov. 17:17

I guess everyone has a friend like Charlie; Charlie is the kind of friend I wish I had known better.

Charlie is an "extended" friend. I always knew his wife better, since we attended the same Church for years. Though Charlie was seldom there himself, every one of us has known him and has loved him as a friend. Charlie is one of those people most other people just...well...like. I have always known him to be friendly, with a great sense of humor, the guy who is always willing to help if he can, and find the help if he can't. He is a hard worker, generous, and I don't know a kid who ever met him who didn't love him.

Through the years, as our lives all changed, we drifted apart from Charlie and his family, and now, I find myself wishing I had gotten to know him better. Charlie's Mother was taken from them in a terrible accident a few days ago, and he and his children are grieving, and missing her, and saying goodbye. I hope, if any of Charlie's family reads this, they will forward to him our love and prayers. I pray God grants them peace and comfort, and that Charlie finds the love of his friends surrounding him during this difficult time.

We love you, Charlie.