It was only a few years later, while he was still a toddler, that I met IBM / PC. I was working as a draftsman at E.H Richardsons & Associates; a subsidiary of TETRA TECH ; a sub-subsidiary of Honeywell (That poor receptionist had to answer the phone and mention all three names!) . We worked closely for several years, kind of grew up together, from 80-88 to 286. I saw him get his first video up-grade card and math co-processor. His new 19" monitor took up half my desk, but that was OK, because I knew that has he was growing, so was I.
I'm glad IBM/ PC and I met back in the early 80's and had such a long and rewarding relationship. While it is true that "Iron sharpeneth iron", something has to said about "Silicon". IBM / PC made a significant impact on my professional and personal life, for which I am grateful. Several career moves came as a direct result of his name being in my résumé, and the skills that he help me to develop provided for my family for many years to follow.
So I take this moment to pause and thank my Lord for introducing me to IBM / PC. God knew the benefit that this connection would make. Oh the stories I could tell (Post) about how the Lord weaved this relationship through all of my life, including my ministry.
So, Happy 29th Birthday IBM / PC ...
Chuck
It's a week older than me! Or, er, ahem, a week and FIVE YEARS older than me ... yeah, that's what I meant to say ...
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