Taking a leave of absence from the hobby and MFCA

[dallcow4life28]

...from one Cowpoke to another, life is punching alot of us below the belt these days. Sometimes, you need to take a knee, gather your breath, and just know inside that you will get up off the mat, stronger than before. When that happens, you will always have EF awaiting you, and the many guys on this board that respect you.

[jeff]

Matt, if I can do anything for you just give me a call. We are also praying for you.

[46defense]

my fellow indiana friend.if you need to talk,give me a call.you have always been a good friend to me.so i just want you to know that i'm here if you need to talk.


ronnie

[Joeram57]

Originally Posted by dallcow4life28

...from one Cowpoke to another, life is punching alot of us below the belt these days. Sometimes, you need to take a knee, gather your breath, and just know inside that you will get up off the mat, stronger than before. When that happens, you will always have EF awaiting you, and the many guys on this board that respect you.

GREAT analogy Marlon, well said...seems "adversity", if you will, if going around.

Matt, if ya need someone to talk with my phone number is (770) 924-3633. I have pretty much had, well, if you name, it has happened to me in the past 8 years since my first layoff. One of the few things that I TRULY enjoy and take pride in is helping others to feel better, if even just for a moment.

Call me if you wish, we ALL need to talk, don't keep things inside or you'll get sick or angry.

Will be praying for you.

Sincerely,

[detroitchild]

Originally Posted by Joeram57

GREAT analogy Marlon, well said...seems "adversity", if you will, if going around.

Matt, if ya need someone to talk with my phone number is (770) 924-3633. I have pretty much had, well, if you name, it has happened to me in the past 8 years since my first layoff. One of the few things that I TRULY enjoy and take pride in is helping others to feel better, if even just for a moment.

Call me if you wish, we ALL need to talk, don't keep things inside or you'll get sick or angry.

Will be praying for you.

Sincerely,

This is so true. Matt, remember that we all are here for you. Take all the time you need my friend.

[markee]

Matt,

I first want to let you know that I will be thinking about you and will pray for the best. These are tough times for many form both professional and personal aspects.
Thanks for the friendship and and all that you have extended to me over the years. I will miss you and hope that I will see you back again in the near future.

God Bless,
Mark Francis

[Electric Coach]

I'm sorry that things aren't going well for you right now. Keep this in mind. God doesn't put anymore on us than we can bare so handle your business. We will be here when you return.

Maurice

The Electric Coach

[RavennaAl]

If the rest of you only knew...... How many times have you ever looked at a piece of furniture and admired the nice stain of the wood or the flow of it's design and said "Wow, what a nice piece of furniture"? Now, how many times did you say,"Wow, the glue holding that piece of furniture together is doing a great job"?

Well, the MFCA is that piece of furniture and Matt is that glue. Unrecognized by most, and invisible to all, Matt has done what all the rest of us didn't want to do, the tedious groundwork of putting 2 conventions together, keeping track of all the mundane information and paperwork that goes into keeping the MFCA going, and not to mention putting together the only MF magazine ever assembled, the Tweak.

I'm sure many out there will be saying, "Hey, it's only one guy. Surely the MFCA will carry on." Well, let me go on record as saying that unless someone is willing to step up and assume the many roles that Matt has been filling, that the MFCA will flounder in the water like a boat without any paddles.

Personally, I don't know how he has managed to do it for the last few years. But I am eternally gratefull that he did.

I am going to take on the role of being the new Tweak editor. I can only hope that I can do nearly as great a job that Matt has. It won't be easy and I am going to need all the help I can get.

I hope that others out there will contact Lynn and ask what they can do to help with some of the other aspects of running this organization. There's 240+ guys out there, it's about time some of you get off your duffs and help out. I'll have my hands full with the magazine.

Matt, if you're reading this, I'll forever cherish the friendship we've been able to share the last couple of years. It's meant alot to me. Please call when you get settled in your life. I wish you all the best.

[eflfanatic]

I totally agree. Matt has contibuted more than any off you will ever know. It will be hard to fill the void that he will leave.

But we will continue. Al will do a good job with the Tweak. But we need others to step up and take on some of the responsiblities of the day to day operations of the MFCA.

So, please, if there is anything you feel like you can do to help with the MFCA. Please contact Lynn, myself or any of the other Board of Directors.

Thanks

[Bluegnuoy]

You have been in my prayers daily from the day you came up to play ball. All offers are still good. You know how to get ahold of me so if you need anything my friend just call. You will stay in my prayers. Lean on the Lord during these trying times. He can do anything. Hang in there. Timinator