Think of the many
gifts that Charles shared with us,
Using
His two noble hands.
Although knotted with age;
Those hands seemed limitless;
Capable of colossal and micro endeavors.
They felled trees,
Created a massive wooden bar,
Served a sturdy drink;
Baited lines, and reeled in a bountiful mess of fish,
Cleaned and shared the fruits of his labor,
Planted, hoed, and gathered fresh produce and yard eggs!
Cooked, stuffed vegetables, and loaded the freezer with delicious meals;
Those precise hands guided a motor cycle, a truck, and US!
And most importantly embraced Nat for over a decade!
We come to celebrate those hands, his heart, and his love.
Let us raise our two hands to offer Nat the support and love
that she needs.
Let us use our two hands to share that love with others.
These gestures will evoke a story from Charles,
I can hear his voice now:
"St. Peter, did I ever tell you about the time...."
Thus , will Charles live on with, and among all of us
Who had the privilege to shake those hands.
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