Early this morning when I heard of President Covey's passing I suddenly felt as if a piece of my soul had been taken from my heart. I couldn't deal with it for for a while, then I remembered it was that same feeling I felt when my wife passed away. Then I was OK. Comforted. I still feel the emptiness, but it's OK. I know where he is and where she is.
President Covey had a great influence on my life. A mentor. My friend. A wise man. A teacher of honest Christ-like principles. A man who lived what he taught to the world and believed in. A man whose footsteps were too big for me to step in. A man whose stride was too long for me to meet. I was fortunate to have lived with him for a few years. Privilged to have dined and listened to his advice and counsel twice each year for the past 50 years. I already miss him.
Steve Carter - Irish Mission 1962 - 1964
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