tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511512682838809760.post2340355331074192548..comments2021-02-23T06:36:18.521-05:00Comments on Flawlessly Ordinary: Birthday Bash and Lesson #3GowitheFlohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01842273685414939160noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511512682838809760.post-35148894692515112332016-05-24T15:03:17.752-04:002016-05-24T15:03:17.752-04:00Sally, you're welcome to sneak in here anytime...Sally, you're welcome to sneak in here anytime. Welcome!<br /><br />You have great longevity in your family. I hope it extends to you. (As long as the only thing we have ailing us is twisted knees - hah!)GowitheFlohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01842273685414939160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511512682838809760.post-85072727749707368482016-05-24T12:22:03.167-04:002016-05-24T12:22:03.167-04:00I'm here from Judy's blog. It was very in...I'm here from Judy's blog. It was very interesting to read about the lineage in your family as well as longevity. My maternal grandmother lived to 104 1/2 and the only medical problem she had was twisting her knee. My second oldest uncle lived to 105 1/2. It looks as though my cousin, his son, will do so as well. He's almost 90 now. Something about those farmers, eating healthy and never still. I wish I'd been able to know our maternal grandfather, and paternal grandparents but it wasn't to be.<br /><br />Excuse me sneaking in here! :)Sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02865722713732049339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511512682838809760.post-15445665637266484792016-05-12T07:45:55.437-04:002016-05-12T07:45:55.437-04:00He has all his faculties and personality, just slo...He has all his faculties and personality, just slowed by age. He's taken next to no meds his entire life. Was on blood pressure medication a while back...but his Doctor pulled him off, after a short time. His high blood pressure ( 150/120 ) was evidently best for him, because while BP pills brought it down, they also took down Dad's energy level and mental quickness. Quality over quantity of life is what we're after, the Doctor said, and Dad agreed. Second judgement call - 30 years ago, Doc said any prostrate cancer of his would be very slow growing at his age (85), and treatment would be hard on someone his age. Again, quality over quantity.<br /><br />Looks like Dad has both - Quality AND quantity!!! GowitheFlohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01842273685414939160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511512682838809760.post-53362731256381000542016-05-12T07:28:10.986-04:002016-05-12T07:28:10.986-04:00Super!!! Can't wait to hear what she finds ou...Super!!! Can't wait to hear what she finds out!GowitheFlohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01842273685414939160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511512682838809760.post-66216605067264756382016-05-12T00:11:54.751-04:002016-05-12T00:11:54.751-04:00An amazing researcher ... and becoming a real frie...An amazing researcher ... and becoming a real friend! She is now working on my history!!!The Awkward Widowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03729456066739275695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511512682838809760.post-7039737840704840012016-05-12T00:06:23.686-04:002016-05-12T00:06:23.686-04:00That is an incredible story!!! You have great lon...That is an incredible story!!! You have great longevity genes, good for you. How many people came together for this momentous birthday? CONGRATS!!!<br /><br />And how wonderful that Judy got so much research done so quickly. She is an amazingThe Awkward Widowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03729456066739275695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511512682838809760.post-62299025215488947422016-05-10T19:37:57.707-04:002016-05-10T19:37:57.707-04:00I wish I'd known my paternal grandfather. He ...I wish I'd known my paternal grandfather. He looked so friendly and spirited, a natural leader. He was the State Secretary for the YMCA in Washington state, and helped run the YMCA camp. A real outdoors guy, just like my father and me.<br /><br />Oh, yes. I am impressed with Judy's work, too. She ties so many loose ends together. How she finds them is amazing to me. It's been such fun to work with her.GowitheFlohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01842273685414939160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511512682838809760.post-73571089331193511292016-05-10T19:30:22.927-04:002016-05-10T19:30:22.927-04:00He sets a high bar for his children, doesn't h...He sets a high bar for his children, doesn't he? The staff adores him, and the feeling is mutual. Now he has a new shower schedule - with those snoopy nurses. LOL He might enjoy it; we shall see. GowitheFlohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01842273685414939160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511512682838809760.post-71583922798937348332016-05-10T17:37:32.928-04:002016-05-10T17:37:32.928-04:00I love that photo of your paternal grandfather. He...I love that photo of your paternal grandfather. He looks like a character from the Grapes of Wrath movie.<br /><br />I love that your father at 103 still is spunky enough to want to do a shower all by himself because, by golly, it's still his life. <br /><br />I'm impressed at how much information Judy was able to find in such a short time! A very special gift to your whole family and I'll bet your dad will enjoy it for many hours.Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511512682838809760.post-65939456730251841002016-05-10T17:10:22.620-04:002016-05-10T17:10:22.620-04:00Just like his ancestor's! He wouldn't hav...Just like his ancestor's! He wouldn't have made it this far without grit and determination! 103? Falls can be lethal at that age--I hope he continues to heal. I love the idea he got up and took a shower all by himself. We don't need or like any of those snoopy nurses aides around! His whole life has been a wonder.Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03399435237919718544noreply@blogger.com