Lent day 10

i missed last night -- oops...

my thought for friday...

mr williams turned 69 today...

i rushed my other 5 visits today so i could devote some uninterupted time in the afternoon to my friend of almost 2 years...

i wanted him to have a little party...

just for him...

first stop was first choice BBQ...

a whole slab of ribs -- a LARGE slab [with extra sauce]...

turnip greens...

macaroni salad...

baked beans...

a BBQ feast fit for a king [or my friend as he turns 69]...

next stop the bakery...

a birthday cake...

personalized with HAPPY BIRTHDAY MR WILLIAMS...

my scion smelled SO GOOD on the way to his room...

i couldn't wait to see him...

he was so surprised -- so thrilled!

a big smile for the first choice BBQ -- "now i can deal with then ribs!!!"

then, he saw the birthday cake...

"it has my name on it..."

i thought he was going to cry...

me too!

then, we both broke out in smiles...

great conversation...

reminiscing back through his life...

connecting with his memories...

then he said...

"i am so glad i made it to 69..."

"not sure i would ever make it..."

"i hope i make the big 7-0..."

"wonder if i will?"

i am not sure if he will either...

the docs don't think he will [but they thought he would be dead in late 2008]...

guess we just don't know...

only God does...

so we decided it was best to enjoy every single day of his 69th year...

one day at a time...

making the most of every single moment...

guess that may be the best way for ALL of us to live...

go for it!

guy

mr williams wanted to see Jeep -- so i will make a drop in later today and let him see the pup...

maybe Jeep is preparing for a future as a LPH care dog/