Well, today seems like a good day to celebrate and/or commiserate because as of today I have been on this blessed earth for 62 years. How to summarize 62 years?? Well, I can't do it all today. Here are a few random thoughts:
First of all I must of course thank my wonderful mother (and father) for bringing me into this world. Based on what I have been told, 62 years ago there was a terrible storm in Riley County, Kansas that resulted in my mother (and me) having to stay in Riley with my paternal Grandmother Anna for about a month because the dirt roads to our farm home were basically impassable. It has also been said that my father burned out the clutch in the car when he became stuck on the muddy road. I can only imagine the blue words that were uttered on that fateful day.
Again, I thank my parents for my life. For instilling in me some very basic principles for living that it seems many people today have missed out on. Goodness knows it wasn't easy. Our family was poor in financial terms but strong in basic family values that still serve us well today. More on that later.
I also want to thank my wonderful wife who now has been with me for more than 40 of those 62 years. Most people that are close to me know that meeting her and being with her might have saved me at a time in my life when I needed some direction. She helped to provide that security and direction and has continued to do so since. Yes, she is my rock. Like any relationship, it has had its ups and downs, but thru it all she has remained by my side. I truly appreciate her most for her giving and supportive nature, her sense of humor, and above all our shared loyalty to all things Wildcat!!. But I digress. Thank you Peggy. For any relationship to last I think there has to be a very basic set of core values and philosophies that link you and we certainly have that.
I want to recognize my children who like so many growing up gave us many moments of joy, pride, unconditional love, and of course a few times cause for concern. Its all part of being a parent. We are proud of the fact that we had a hand in helping them turn into the responsible young adults that they are today.
So that is all for today. I have errands to attend to, projects to be completed. Thank you and Good Day.
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Good Job, Larry. Very Nice
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, Bro... I guess just walkin' around for 62 years is a pretty damn good trick these days! You deserve all the best life has to offer. Aside from the fact that you tried to kill me numerous times when we were kids, I consider you the best brother a brother could have. Many happy returns and good job on the blog. - Steve
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