Hey SMC family,
Just had a good but sad conversation with Howard Worthen. He
explained to me that over the last couple weeks things have changed for him in
some rather serious ways. It started with him falling to the floor 4 days in a
row and struggling to get up. After that he called his daughter that lives in
California, now she is arranging to have him move out there with her.
He is very sad to be moving away but fully understands why
and is willing to go. I asked him about having a send-off of some sort and he
said that really wouldn't be enjoyable for him.
He is struggling with hearing in large groups and seeing in general so
we have decided that the best way for our church family to say goodbye to
Howard is by individual contact.
He is not sure how much he will be at SMC over the next
couple months but he is open to phone calls, cards or visits that can be
arranged. He very much prefers people to call his home phone which is
330-669-0021. This line creates a print out of what is being said and that helps
him understand the call.
Howard has many fond
memories and relationships here at SMC from his 12 years of faithfulness with
us. I hope that you will be able to reach out to him if he has made an impact
in your life and let him know about it. The plan right now is that he would be
flying out on December 5th so we have between now and then to connect and wish
him farewell. If you have any questions feel free to let me know. -tm
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