Taking a leave of absence from the hobby and MFCA

[WEIRDWOLF]

I have been gone all weekend and knew about Matt's decision just before we left. This is my first opportunity to respond.

Matt is first and foremost a great friend! He is, as Al so clearly stated, the glue that has held this association together. He is in a tough place in his life and all though I do not pray, I hope that those of you who do will keep him in your prayers. I think about him often and having been in his situation know what he is going through. He is making the best choice for himself right now and I support this completely and without question. I also know that there will be a day when he returns and when he does it will be in a stronger and better position.

The MFCA will forge on but Matt's skills will be dearly missed. It absolutely will be a hole that needs to be filled by someone and the Board will be looking for people with similar skills that Matt possessed, to fill in.

Matt knows how I feel so I won't make this any longer...Matt, get through it, take the time you need and we will continue to visit. You always have a listening ear from me!

[FrankB]

I just read this today, and even though i have no idea what your going through in your life right now, i do know that concentrating on yourself is the right thing. I sincerely hope that you look to God to help you through these difficult times. The hobby and the MFCA will be here, if you choose to return. Stay strong, and God Bless you.

[Geno H]

Matt,
Take care of yourself. Frannyjboy's words are powerful and true. Lean on those words.



Geno H

[allftbl]

Do what you need to do,do things right,and stay strong.You have quite the support group as you know.You will be missed.Good Luck and hope to meet you someday when timing is better for you.

[KINGPIN]

I know things are tough now, trust me I know. Over the last year and a half I have personally lost over $2.5 million dollars in Real Estate, My own Mortgage Co that had 34 loan officers, my credit and nearly $220,000 dollars trying to save it all. Believe it or not the sun will rise tomorrow. This is the only thing that keeps me going, I am trying to rebound now as I opened escrow on a sports bar last week (it's not done till it's done) so things will come around for you whatever it is you are dealing with.

Keep your head up and keep a clear mind, you my friend will endure, the strong ones always do. We will just say you are on vacation, but please remember one thing.....THE SUN WILL RISE TOMORROW



The Kingpin
Vincent Peatros

[larue]

Thank you Matt for all the hard work you have put in to make the MFCA
one of the most unique organizations in the hobby world.Your efforts with the Tweak magazine has helped revive interest in Electric Football and give it's fans a way to connect with each other around the world.This connection has led to countless new friendships and has also generated a slew of new innovations which have taken this game to a whole new level.
We all owe you a huge dept of gratitude my friend...HUGE.
I remember the first time I met you, it was instant friendship,like we had know each other for ever, my guess is that everyone you have ever met feels that way.What ever is going on right now I hope you can work it out and
get back to feeling good about life again.
John DiCarlo & The Charlotte Electric Football League

[Jim Davis]

ALL I GOT TO SAY TO YOU IS I LOVE YOU AND IF YOU NEED ME I'M HERE, SO TAKE AS LONG AS YOU NEED, WE'LL BE HERE FOR YOU WHEN YOU COME BACK.
TRY TO BE STRONG AND I KNOW YOU WILL GET OVER THIS