Sunday, November 01, 2015

November and 80th celebration!!!

My Dad turned 80 on October 27th... a HUGE landmark in life and time!!!! Last year, he was gravely ill... so much so, that I honestly did not think that we would see today's celebration. Prayer, excellent medical care, and a "simple" will to live pull him threw and though medically he isn't "out of the woods" (so to speak)he is doing well.. and life is good.
Becky, Rachel and I decided that we couldn't let such a great event slip by without some recongization... so, instead of the "quiet time with family" which was his request, we decided to throw a big party and had an open house at Mom and Dad's where friends and family could come by and say their good wishes......
My parents have many friends, and it didn't take long for their little house to be crowded with many people. Their circle of friends are close... so it was like old home week for lots of people....
Many have had life long friendships with each other... it's a rare thing these days.. to grow up in a town and stay there your whole life. Which also means, many of your friends are people that you have known your whole life. (like wise for us "kids"....these are people that we have always known)....









It was truly a wonderful day..... people popped in and out and stayed for some time. I think my Dad was a bit overwhelmed.. but that is as it should be!!!

so Happy happy birthday Dad..... we charish these days ... and should all the days to come....