"Greatly blessed, highly favored .................."
It has taken me 82 years to get here, but the wait was well worth while.
Via the internet, my birthday has been acknowledged by hundreds of people, both here in Newark, some out of state and a plethora (I use that word a lot) of people from the Gem City, Dayton, Ohio with well wishes.
I have heard from ALL, family and friends. A "ground swell" of relatives and friends ended up here at our apartment this afternoon and evening, including dear and old friend, Craig Young. My "pond" is tranquil, no ripples at this time.
I did not hear from the Governor or the President, but, I really did not expect to. My cousin, Merrill Dooley sent well wishes, he is one of the few "cousins" left. I heard from Jim Madison in Oklahoma, and Jane Dooley, my niece, and all my family, it has been a good day, and even neater, nothing planned, it just all worked out well.
Thanks to all
I will sleep well tonight, before that, I will drop to my knees, by my bed, and thank Him for standing with me, and allowing me all of these years, and to continue to look out for my family, and those around me ..... I am ...
"Greatly blessed, highly favored ....................."
