Birthdays and Thanks
January 12, 2009 by Lillie
Last week, we enjoyed a special family celebration. My husband Jack turned 76 years old. My sister-in-law Cindy had a birthday the same day, but she was less than half Jack’s age. Cindy and her husband David (Jack’s brother) live in China so it was a treat to have them here for a joint birthday party. The photos are courtesy of David and Cindy.
In addition to the birthday folks and their spouses, the partygoers included:
- Jack’s sister Carol and her husband Sam
- My sister Nancy and her friend Borrego
- David’s daughter Marie
- David’s son Scott, his wife Rachel, and their daughters Megan and Zoe
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- Happy birthday, Cindy and Jack
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- Jack Established 1933
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- Cindy, the Birthday Girl
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- L to R: Marie-Zoe-Rachel-Cindy-Jack-Borrego-Carol-Sam-Scott
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- L to R: Marie-Zoe-Rachel-David-Jack-Lillie-Borrego-Nancy-Carol-Sam-Scott-Megan
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- Front: Lillie-Jack-David-Rachel-Zoe-Marie; Back: Borrego-Nancy-Carol-Sam-Scott-Megan
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- L to R: Marie-Zoe-Rachel-Cindy-Jack-Borrego-Carol-Sam-Scott
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- Borrego and Nancy
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- Marie watches Zoe kiss Megan
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- L to R: Jack-Cindy-David-Rachel-Zoe=Megan-Marie-Scott-Lillie
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- Carol-Jack-Lillie-David
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- Jack clowning around with David
A couple of days after the party, I fell, and Jack has been taking care of me since then. I’m getting around a little on my own now, but for the first few days, he had to wait on me hand and foot.
I recall when we were undergoing premarital counseling nearly 42 years ago. The priest advised me several times to seriously consider that, since Jack is almost 14 years older than I am, I would probably spend years of my life taking care of an old man. In fact, he’s taken care of me far more than I’ve taken care of him. He cared for me for months after the stroke as well as for shorter periods following the dog bite, several surgeries, and a couple of other injuries. I am truly blessed!
Happy B’day to Your husband, Jack and your sister-in-law, Cindy.
Honestly, Lillie. Your husband appearance didn’t look like a 76 years old man, but rather than 50+…(Same with you as well!)
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Thank you, wilson. Jack doesn’t look—or act!—his age.
Those are very lovely photos Lillie.
It looks as though you have a very nice family, and I hope that Jack and Cindy had a wonderful day.
You have been married for forty two years – wow, that’s some achievement!
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Thank you, Andrew.
Yes, I am blessed to have a wonderful family.
Jack, Cindy, and all of us had a marvelous day.
Nearly 42 years is a long time for a marriage to last these days, but it doesn’t seem like it’s been that long.
Happy birthday to Jack! And Cindy.
It looks like ya’ll had a lovely celebration.
Thanks, Janet. We did indeed have a lovely celebration.
Happy Birthday! You guys look like you had a great time and you have a very nice family.
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I’ll pass on your good wishes to Jack and Cindy. It was a fun party, and I am blessed with a wonderful family.
It was great looking at your photos. It’s indeed rare to be together with relatives who come from other part of the globe. Looked like you had a wonderful reunion.
Glad you enjoyed the photos, Chris. It was a wonderful day.
I think its great to listen to your experiences on a birthday function. I too had a similar experiences that I love to enjoy always.
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I’m glad you enjoyed my birthday party report and that you have good memories of your own to enjoy.
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It’s great if you have the same birthday with the people you love!
Cornelia,
And especially to get to celebrate the day together. Cindy lives in China, so it was a blessing she and David were here on her birthday.
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