Apple's Best

Whatever will happen to Apple now that Steve Jobs has resigned as its CEO?  That's the million-dollar question of the day.

As big Apple fans and fans of Mr. Jobs himself, the husband and I find this news tragic. Charles said this is one resignation that makes him really sad, and I feel exactly the same way.  We couldn't stop talking about it all night, and we discussed it up until our lights were off, and into the wee hours of the morning. And reading his resignation letter, which is now all over the web, really got me weak to the knees.

"I have always said if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet my duties and expectations as Apple's CEO, I would be the first to let you know. Unfortunately, that day has come." he said.

Something tells me he did not want to leave his post, but something isn't letting him continue.  And it must be his health. It is quite sad, and only proves one thing:  you can have all the powers and the riches in the world, but if you don't have your health, you could lose almost everything.  "Almost" because I know Mr. Jobs will not lose it all. Even when he dies, he will keep a name and leave a legacy that no other CEO has ever left an organization.

He is almost like a church leader that people follow and respect even when he doesn't make any sense. I'm sure I'm not the only one who thinks that his decision not to support flash animation in his mobile devices is a huge thumbs-down.  But we buy them anyway. Who has that kind of influence? 

He is almost like this magical character that turns everything he touches into gold. His very simplistic approach has amazingly earned his company great success and I wonder if his successors can be that visibly effective.

I hope he is not dying. And I hope that in the absence of a visionary and a great leader, Apple will still continue to make great products because I am, as you can see, a nearly-obsessed fan.

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Photo:  Lucas picking apples (the fruit) at my sister's