Tomorrow marks the 7 year anniversary that Charlie Sammons, one of my friends and mentors, died. At least it's kind of the day. He died on February 29th, which because of the whole leap year thing, that actual date doesn't come around every year.
As I got to know Charlie, and as he found out about my dad dying when I was in my early twenties, Charlie actually said out loud, "I'll stand in for your dad." And, he did. He had a great love for Jesus, an immense eternal perspective, a gentle way about him, and a lot of wisdom. I'm thankful for how he invested in me.
He also loved all sorts of music and live concerts. As the cancer was beginning to attack his body, he bought tickets to a bunch of concerts, and I got to go to some with him. We shared good times and great conversation watching Neil Young, Dave Matthews, and Kenny G. I laugh as I type that, but he had extra tickets to Kenny G!
I'm thankful for Charlie, and I miss him.
