My Dad's Birthday Party!

indianasmith · September 02, 2012, 08:32:17 PM

My Dad, a retired minister, celebrated his 86th birthday this week.
Today, my mom and all my siblings, as well as all but one of our spouses and five of the grandkids (the "second wave" that includes my daughters; all still in school and unmarried) were there to wish him a happy birthday! He gave a nice little speech;
he is proud to have lived longer than any man on his Dad's side of the family for as far
back as we have traced our lineage, and he "still has every tooth the Lord gave him!"
He says that he is blessed in his children, but I think all of us know who God really blessed in our family! Some people have childhood heroes, but I was fortunate enough
to be raised by mine!

ER · September 03, 2012, 12:42:41 AM

Happy birthday to your dad, indy! That's great!

Trevor · September 03, 2012, 01:58:34 AM

Quote from: indianasmith on September 02, 2012, 08:32:17 PM
My Dad, a retired minister, celebrated his 86th birthday this week.
Today, my mom and all my siblings, as well as all but one of our spouses and five of the grandkids (the "second wave" that includes my daughters; all still in school and unmarried) were there to wish him a happy birthday! He gave a nice little speech;
he is proud to have lived longer than any man on his Dad's side of the family for as far
back as we have traced our lineage, and he "still has every tooth the Lord gave him!"
He says that he is blessed in his children, but I think all of us know who God really blessed in our family! Some people have childhood heroes, but I was fortunate enough
to be raised by mine!

Happy birthday, Indy Sr!

Please pass on all our good wishes to him: I remember when you said that he walked around on a BROKEN HIP for four days, believing that it was just badly bruised!

One tough guy, I believe.

Hang on..... 86?? He doesn't even look 65!

RCMerchant · September 03, 2012, 06:08:34 AM

Bless his heart,Indy-and bless yer heart-yer a good man-and I wish you both the very BEST.

The Burgomaster · September 03, 2012, 07:26:55 AM

Please pass along a hearty "Happy Birthday" to your dad!

retrorussell · September 03, 2012, 02:17:38 PM

Congrats on having a dad still kicking around in his 80s!
Spend your time with him well.

tracy · September 04, 2012, 01:27:34 PM

Give your Dad a big Happy Birthday from me,Indy. Yes,He has truly blessed you all.
(((HUGS!!!)))

alandhopewell · September 04, 2012, 01:34:22 PM

Quote from: tracy on September 04, 2012, 01:27:34 PM
Give your Dad a big Happy Birthday from me,Indy. Yes,He has truly blessed you all.
(((HUGS!!!)))

What she said!
BTW, good hearing from you on Sunday!

indianasmith · September 04, 2012, 05:21:45 PM

Thanks! I enjoyed our conversation!