Saying Goodbye to a Living Legend

It’s the words of a Patty Loveless song that have been in my head since the day I heard the news.

“Life’s about changing, nothing ever stays the same……… How can I help you say goodbye? It’s OK to hurt, and it’s OK to cry”

The news of Chris’s departure from CISN Country after 35 years has hit us all hard. I cried when I found out. You might have too. He has been such a part of our lives (big and small) whether we know it or not. When we wake up in the morning; it’s his voice that is telling us the weather and that it’s a beautiful sunrise. Even though he is color blind haha.

Personally I have so many fond memories with Chris. What started out as a working relationship almost 15 years ago has turned into him being that “dad” like figure in my life.

In fact he has been a dad to many of us. When our own fathers, friends or partners couldn’t be there- somehow Chris has been. He has taught us all so much and while we know this is just a “see you later” it still hurts. And that’s ok to say. And to recognize. I hate crying (Cowgirls don’t cry right?). But this hurts.

At the same time I’m so happy for him. I’m happy for his family - who finally have his time.

We had a caller this week that said “You have given so much of your life to us all; now it’s time to have it back and live life for you and your family. They get you back. “

And that’s the truth - Chris’s entire family has shared him with all of us. Karen especially. When Chris says she is a saint - that’s an understatement. There are no perfect families but the Scheetz family is pretty darn close.

Of course I will have more of a write up and memory filled post come May 10th. In the meantime I just wanted to put it out there. If you’re sad- that’s ok. We all are. But we should also be happy. For the next 6 weeks we get to give Chris the best send off and see him live out his best years with his family that loves him so much. Hahaha I’m sorry I’m making him sound like a dog.

And I promise - Matt and I are gonna keep the laughs coming. As long as he doesn’t sneeze on me.

You can always send your well wishes to Chris HERE.

Love to you all - let’s have some fun ;)

xoxo Jacks

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