Doing the 5th Commandment on Dad’s Birthday
Richard Howard Heffelfinger turns 88 today. FYI, the image above was taken a few years ago.
Happy Birthday, Pop! Wish Jan and I could be there to celebrate with you and the family.
Four years ago for Dad’s 84th birthday, I posted a similar, but tad longer blog:
Recalling and rereading that special post today brought to my mind additional things which require an update to the record about the man I call “Dad.”
85. Supporting me through the loss of Nancy and my two-year jaw reconstruction process.
86. Welcoming with open arms and a loving heart, Jan Leslie, the extraordinary gift of a second rock star wife in my lifetime.
87. Releasing me to yet another cross country relocation decision to do what I believed the Lord would have me do in this stage of semi-retirement. You have never tried to live my life for me or try to control me.
88. Doing what it takes to care for Mom as she progresses through this horrible Alzheimer’s which robs so many of a more peaceful and delightful final season of life.
Honor your father and mother–the 5th Commandment (Exodus 20:12).
And so I do. Thanks, Pop, for adding to the list as the Lord continues to give you length of days.
Hey, here’s an idea. How about we shoot for 90!
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