Wednesday, October 9, 2019

93

My Dad is 93 today.  I will see him for a short time today IF he is home and we will go to Bingo Thursday night.

Dad was to the Doctor on Monday, he is having a problem with his right knee, it is either a cartilage or arthritis problem.  He is supposed to wear his brace and put ice on it.  He recalls fighting on a hill in Korea and injuring his knee...he said the Medic pushed and pulled on his knee and said to go back to the line.

Dad keeps busy, he has one of those fancy walkers he calls it his Cadillac and he uses it when he is outside.  This is the first year he had not had a garden. 

My Dad was in Korea when I was born.
Photo of my Dad and me in 1952.  Photo taken at my maternal grandparents yard.

Happy Birthday Dad!
Far Side


36 comments:

Laurel Wood said...

A very happy birthday to your Dad. Thank him for his service to our Country, too. God bless you and FG today, also. xo

Cathie said...

Please wish him happy birthday from me!

Araignee said...

He looks great for 93! My dad had one of those fancy walkers and it really came in handy. I should have kept it.

Val Ewing said...

Love it! My father would have been 101 this year! I miss him terribly, but I have so many wonderful memories with him.
What a good looking fellow he still is!
Seems he keeps himself busy. Happy Birthday to your dad!

linda m said...

A very Happy Birthday to your Dad!

DJan said...

Lucky you to have such great genes, and a handsome dad to boot. Happy birthday to Dad. :-)

Phyllis Pritchard said...

Happy Birthday to your Dad! We Thank him for his service to our country!

Victoria Zigler said...

Happy birthday to your Dad.

Miss Merry said...

Such a wonderful photo. He seems like quite the guy! My father served in Korea also. Happy Birthday!

Shirley said...

Happy birthday to your dad and thank him for his service. He's only 2 years older than my dad would have been. Dad was in the Signal Corps but never saw active duty. I thank God that I have never has to live through a war in our country.

Sara said...

Happy birthday to your dad. Those veterans are a tough bunch. Thank him for his service to our country. My dad served in WWII, but I think his injuries were all emotional.

Sam I Am...... said...

Happy Birthday to your Dad! I bet he missed his garden....getting older is about giving up things you love....well, except for Bingo! what a cute picture of you with your Dad in 1952....quite the dapper gentleman with the hat too. I hope he has a wonderful birthday and that the knee doesn't bother him.

marlu said...

Happy Birthday to your dad! My husband served in Korea but he was on a ship. I thank them both for their service. That's a snazzy Chevy next to you and your dad in the cute photo.

Betsy said...

Happy, Happy Birthday to your Dad! How blessed you are to have your parents. Please tell him thank you for serving his country for me.
Blessings,
Betsy

Tired Teacher said...

Happy Birthday! May you bingo several times tomorrow evening.

Bonnie said...

Happy Birthday to your Dad! He looks great!

Red said...

Dad looks very good for being 93. Happy birthday to your Dad.

Maebeme said...

Happy Birthday to your Dad! He's obviously going strong, good on him. May he celebrate many more.

Carol W. said...

Happy blessed birthday to your dad! God has blessed him with 93 wonderful years. Hoping he gets a "birthday bingo"!

Rita said...

Happy, happy birthday to your dad! I hope his knee will be better. Have fun at bingo! I hope he wins. :)

Granny Marigold said...

Happy birthday to your dad. May he win big time tomorrow at Bingo.

Terry and Linda said...

Happy Birthday to your Dad! And tell him THANK YOU for his time in the service!

Jo-Anne's Ramblings said...

Happy birthday to your dad, I hope he had an awesome day, he is a good looking man

Debi said...

Happy birthday to your dad! He is a very young looking ninety three year old. I hope his knee is feeling better and that he wins big a Bingo tomorrow!

Anonymous said...

What a great Picture this is of you both! Happy Birthday to your dad too! Arthritis is sure painful, as I have it all over just like Grandpa on my dad's side and Mothers side too. It's an everyday thing that never goes away now. Sharon

diane in northern wis said...

Happy Birthday to your dear dad! He looks wonderful...I would never guess he was 93! Wow. Hope you both get lucky at Bingo tomorrow night! Hope you don't get a lot of snow either! Enjoy your days!

Linda Reeder said...

I think about all of the history someone who is 93 years old has experienced. Happy birthday to your dad. You are fortunate to still have each other.

Jacqi Stevens said...

Wow, your dad is a very young looking 93! Happy birthday to him! And an enjoyable Thursday for both of you!

Karen said...

Happy Birthday to your dad! You are sooooo very lucky to still have him around. I lost mine why I had just turned 30.

Jenn Jilks said...

Aw. Happy birthday!

Judy S. said...

Belated birthday greetings to your dad! He looks terrific!

thecrazysheeplady said...

Happy Birthday! :-D

The Wykeham Observer said...

He looks like a good Dad.

Susan Zarzycki said...

What a handsome guy!

Henny Penny said...

A late Happy Birthday to your dad. I love the way men wore hats like that. Daddy wore his just like your dad...cocked a little to one side. That is a sweet picture of you and your dad.

L. D. said...

Korea was a tough place to be. I am glad he has something to keep him balanced.