Matt:
I stopped at a dry cleaners yesterday and reconnected with the owner, a man I hadn't seen in thirty years. We used to play golf and socialized with our wives and kids who are now in their 30's. He explained that the dry cleaning business is not what it used to be and after 30 years he would be closing the business in two months.
You know what his biggest regret was? He hadn't spend enough time with his kids growing up. He was always working. The sad reality is, he can never get that time back with them. Although his hard work and sacrifice provided for his family, he wished he had been involved with his kids more. So if that is the main reason for your decision, I say rock on Dad! You will never regret your decision.
As we approach the most Holy days on the Christian calendar, Good Friday, the day Christians remember the crucification of and Easter Sunday His glorious resurrection from the dead, let us all look with hope for the future. If both believers and non believers take time to study His life and love for mankind they should come away very impressed, as he is without question the most significant historical figure to walk the face of the earth. (Like you, I am aware that faith is a touchy subject to bring up, especially in CT but as an old linebacker, I am willing to take the hit for my Lord and Savior.)
Thank you for making the Bone Yard a fun place for me to escape the cold realities of life. May the Lord's peace be with you and your family.
Trust in the Lord with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways submit to him,
and he will make your paths straight - Proverbs 3:5