For those who are waiting on a string or a reply to their e-mail, I apologize. I am stuck in a situation I never wanted or even thought about. A very good friend of mine is in the last stages of pancreatic cancer. Some of you have met him at different tournaments.
Earl had to go on morphine this week to deal with the pain, and cannot be left alone. He doesn't have anyone else to stay with him during the week, so I am. He doesn't want to die in a hospital, so I'm going to do everything I can to keep that from happening. I don't have acess to a computer at his house, and due to the distance between where we live I can't run back to my shop and check it on a regular basis. I'll have my phone with me, but I can't do much right now.
For those waiting, again I am very sorry, and if you want a refund on a string order I completely understand. Right now I don't know how long it will be, but I can't see how he can make it much longer. I will get the orders filled as soon as possible.
Thank you for your patience and understanding, and we'd appreciate any prayers that are offered.
Chad
prayers sent.
Brother I dont think you will have to worry about these guys giveing you a hard time everyone here I would imagine will be behind you 100% . take care of your freind and dont worry about the rest . sorry to hear and prayers will be coming out from Ky tonight .
Jeff
You're a good friend Chad. Best wishes to Earl.
Norb
You're a Good Man and Better Friend Chad.
You truly are a good friend.My prayers to Earl.
Your friend is truly blessed to have at his side. Prayers are sent up for your friend and for you as well. God Bless, Mike
Will pray for you both.
Right now your friend needs you more than we do. God bless you both.
Prayers from here also Chad.
Take care of your friend.
hnh
You are certainly a blessing to him, Chad.
Strength be with you.
I am truly humbled...
Prayers for you both.
Pat B..
Chad, Your a true friend and I know you'd be there even if there were a hundred people helping him, prayers sent for Earl and sent some for you too, it's not an easy thing....
You take care Bro...
All the best,
Marc
Hang in there Chad,I dont know ya at all, but your the kinda poeple that make me proud to be part of the human race.Jonesy
Prayers sent.
Give your friend my best, prayers sent.
BD
Prayers for you both. May God bless...
Chad, do what you know you're meant to do ,the rest will fall into its own place. You are what a friend is all about!
Paryers for you both.
you are a class act. thoughts and prayers to your friend. May his journey be comfortable.
BobW
THAT'S WHY THIS IS SUCH A GREAT PLACE BECAUSE OF PEOPLE LIKE CHAD!!!!
DEAN
Prayers sent for you both.
Chad,
May the Power of the Holy Ghost be with you and Earl. Prayers in the name of Jesus from here.
We thank you all for your support--I mean that from the bottom of my heart. Earl is more of a man than I'll ever hope to be, and deserves so much better--the best I can do is to help him have his wish to stay home.
I talked it over with my wife last night, and we made a hard decision. I've decided that for now I'm not going to take any new orders, except DVD's which she can handle for me. I don't want to keep anyone waiting, and right now I just can't get the orders filled.
I will get all pending orders taken care of as soon as I can, and if anyone rather have a refund I totally understand and there will be no hard feelings.
I am NOT closing the doors for good--I just have to take care of the most important things first, and right now that is Earl. I'll try to update folks here, and on my site, as to when I'll be able to start back up. I expect it to be several weeks, but I'll get back at it as soon as possible.
Thank you again for your understanding and support.
Chad
Prayers sent for you and Earl.The buss.will be better than ever when you get back to it.May God bless both of you.
Good Man Chad, your customers will be here when you see this through. Hang in there Bud. God Bless you and your FRIEND.
All the Best, Randy.
Take care of what's important. We all understand and appreciate what you're doin'. Thanks.... :pray:
Stay strong...Prayers sent.
PRAYERS SENT.
cHARLIE Brown.
Earl went on to hunt with his dad Saturday, August 11th, at 4:00 pm. We laid his body to rest yesterday. He went quietly in his sleep. Even with the pain and the drugs, he was sharp as a razor even Friday night, carrying on with friends and family and even told me where the tv remote was when I couldn't find it (right where I'd left it). After he went to sleep Friday night, he never really came back.
I could type pages and pages about Earl, but I'll keep it short--even this is more than he'd want. He was an amazing man, but also quiet and very humble. Knowing him was an honor and a priveledge, and being able to spend those last couple of weeks with him was a blessing in disguise. We had a lot of great conversations.
Please keep his family and friends in your prayers. Don't worry about Earl anymore--he's in a better place.
Chad
Chad, I'm so very, very sorry I somehow missed this when you first posted. I will always remember the two times I was privelidged to shoot with Mr. Earl at Elberton. He was definately "quite the man", with a wit and humor that many hope for but few actually have. What I admired most was even as cancer ravaged his body, his attitude was positive and twinkle in his eye revealed the heart of a fighter who refused to give up....and smiled the whole time.
My deepest sympathies to his family, you, and his friends. Deeply saddened....I can say no more.
I'm sorry for your loss. It nice to see there are people out there that still take the most important things first. Family and freinds are more important than work or money in my opinion. I'm glad you stuck by your friend and will be praying for you and everyone that knew him.
My prayers and wishes of better hunting grounds,,,Regards
Deepest sympathies to you and Earl's family.
god bless Chad! Earl is on a never ending dream hunt!!!!!!!
my deepest condolences Chad. my prayers for your strength and for your friend who is at our lords side now.
Blessings to you and to Earl's family. I'm sorry for your loss, but glad to know his pain has ended...
Daryl
Chad-you have demonstrated for us all what true friendship is all about,I'll call you in a week or so-perhaps you remember me from the old site-the fishing guide from No. minnesota. CAM REXER
Chad I never had a chance to meet Earl. Sounds like that was my loss. My prayers to you and his family.