Roots

We have had another passing in our family. This week my step-dad lost a brother. A lot of thoughts have been about where we come from and how that shapes us to who we are.

Possibly the most influential person in my life was my grandpa Felz. Not long after his death a small town gospel group dedicated their newest CD to him. This is the text written about him. As we move from CDs to a new era of digital everything, I wanted to have this written somewhere where I could find it.

This is my roots.

"Charlie Felz was an Indiana Christian farmer who knew the differnce between dirt and soil. Charle labored in the fields of his farm adn labored in the field for Christ. He recognized Indiana soil as worthy of lifegiving efforts to faithfully planting seeds. In his Christian life, Charlie also knew that planting eternal life seeds within his family and friends was of ultimate importance. His devoted wife, Mary, worked to become what we, the Sonshine Boys, call "farmers of men." Charlie ofen told us how blessed he was being around his family. Charlie held his Christian family close to his heart as well as his own family. The Bible tells us in Hebreews 11:4... "he being dead yet speaketh." Charlie will speak forever as we know his love for Christ and he knew "His Great Love." Charlie went home to be with the Lord April 3, 2005."
~from the CD cover  of His Great Love by the Sonshine Boys