It's taken me awhile to get my head together on this post. Its a whole bunch of thoughts trying to get over another but here goes. Due to other obligations I did not make it to Andy's until Saturday. But I was still kept up on the situation by Dan & Brad. I was committed to making the trip no matter what. I had last spoken with Andy just last Monday. We chatted a bit. He was concerned what people would think of him if he made Carlisle next year. I told him they'll think your Superman. After a little while he said, BIGS, I gotta go lay down. I said get some rest I'll see you Saturday.
Obviously that didn't happen. I wasn't apprehensive about making the trip. But I was deeply concerned about showing up at someone's house right after a major family tragedy. I thought as I pulled up.... roll with it. I gathered some tools and walked across the street, it was good to see a familiar face or two. It was good to meet some members I only knew by handle. Cathy saw me thanked me for coming. The strength she showed over the weekend was absolutely phenomenal. She kept helping out where she could, parts, the where the why, things like that. Doug was involved the entire time I was there, willing to learn and taking direction. Working with guys you've never worked with is always a wild card. Ego's and attitudes can come to the surface real quick on projects sometimes. Especially ones with a high degree of emotion.
My hats goes off to the other members of the C-C build team! You guys were an absolute pleasure to work with! Everyone did something, no bull**** no nonsense.
Cathy may God bless you and your family.
BIGS
