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Happy Birthday to my Uncle!

Today is my uncle’s 90th birthday. That’s why Nicole, Addie and I made the trip to Lake Charles. He has lived an amazing life and done so much to improve the lives of so many people.

He is an amazing person and an amazing uncle. Vince, Chad, Nicole, especially Addie, and myself are always welcome at his home. His wife passed away several years ago but she was such a sweetheart. When we were leaving Missouri and couldn’t find a house in Texas, she called me and said “Pack up your stuff and go live at our lakehouse as long as you need to!” She was totally serious and would have been happy if I had done it.

They both lived their lives helping others and being there when people needed them.

My uncle’s house is on the bayou so it’s up off the ground. The garage is the first level. The main living area is the second level and the third level has a bedroom, office, bathroom, storage area and a sewing area. At 90 years old, he goes up and down stairs a dozen times a day; he works in his yard most all of every day – hot, cold, rain, shine; and he still drives about 80 miles to his camp at least once every two weeks.

He’s an inspiration and I hope I can do what he does when I’m 90 years old.

Happy Birthday to a wonderful uncle, whose life is an example of what family should be.

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  2. Today is my sister’s birthday, too!! She’s two years younger than me and is now eligible for retirement!! Well, I guess she was actually eligible at 62, but she teaches school music, plays organ at two churches, accompanies the school choirs, teaches private music students, belongs to a recorder ensemble and plays bagpipes with another group. Wears me out just writing it all down!! And she broke her wrist a few weeks ago, but is still doing almost all of what she’d been doing!!! She’s in high demand where she lives, because she’s so musically talented! Give your uncle a big hug with his happy birthday wish today!!! Wish I could give my sister a big hug, but I’m in PA and she’s in Iowa…

  4. Happy Birthday to a real family man, boy, lake house? I would be there in a flash ,always my dream to be by water. Hope you have some pics to share on such a special day. Love and God Bless

  7. Happy Birthday to one so dear to you! May his health and enjoyment continue in his new year! You will be giving Uncle many hugs from all of us who have read about him through the years! Breathe in every good moment of your visit and have safe travels.
    PS for some unknown reason, I wanted to hear my Cookie and the Cupcakes today. It just ended…again!

  8. Happy Birthday to your uncle!! How wonderful you, Nicole, and Addie were able to be there for it! Have a great time!!

  9. That’s amazing that he can still go up and down the stairs at 90 years old! Congratulations!! Enjoy your visit!

  10. That’s wonderful that y’all were able to go and be with him on his 90th birthday. So very, very special.

  11. Happy birthday to your wonderful uncle! I know he was/is excited to see you! Did he know you were coming for his birthday? What a wonderful thing for you and your girls to do! Going up and down those stairs is what keeps him young! He must also have a great attitude on life!
    Like you, I hope I can live that long and if I do, I hope I will be as spry as he is! My grandmother lived to be 95! Then she developed some sort of cancer. All my mother’s grandparents lived to old age. My dad’s parents died young. His dad was plowing, and a mule kicked him in the head. He died shortly after that. His mother had “consumption” and died 8 years later. My daddy raised 6 of his brothers and sisters!

  13. How wonderful for him! I know he really loves you, Chad and his family! He never would have given Chad the pickup if he didn’t!

  14. Happy birthday to your sweet Uncle! I can imagine how happy that y’all came to celebrate with him. He is such an inspiration to all of us!!!

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