I, my wife and I, will miss him greatly. The article said that he is continuing to work in his In Touch ministry at almost 90. I have always loved, WE have always loved his expounding upon God's Word. He has always been an exemplary role model of humility and love which gives his wisdom a meaty meal. Thank you so much, Dr. Stanley, for your servitude to the Father. He loves you so, so much. You WILL hear those words, "Well done, thou good and faithful servant" and you WILL be casting a Magnificently GLORIOUS crown at our Savior's feet. I look forward to seeing your foot prints and shadow continued on in "In Touch."
I think retirement to Dr. Stanley is what the "American Dream" says it is, time for focus upon one's indulgence in self-centered enjoyments and relaxation: the entitlement scene, so to speak. Even if one stops working here or there and even takes a "retirement pkg," it does not necessarily mean at all that they stop working or that they have begun a self-servitude, relaxation, or luxurious phase of life. NOT AT ALL!
I have noticed that in the past few years Pastor Stanley has had to have a stool/chair behind him to rest upon or sit in as he preached, but he never stayed in it very long; only long enough to regain his strength or till the pain subsided. Also, his mind, as cognitive as it still is, appears to have to work extra hard to keep on track for an extended period for his sermons. But although he may wander he has beautifully recovered and kept it coherent, admirably. he is able to still work, as he intends, just in a different capacity. As we age, that is what ultimately we must all accept and adapt to in a manner which utilizes our facilities that are still able to be efficiently and effectively implemented or we could just refuse to accept our used up or worn out facilities and refuse to change and adapt and ....., be someone no one wants to be around. Obviously, Pastor Stanley is one who can accept and adapt, as hard as it is.
