Monday April 27, 2015

Yesterday my step-father, John Richard Graves Sr, turned 94.  If you followed him around for a day, you would not believe he is 94.  He keeps busy throughout the day, feeding the birds, walking the farm, reading his Farmers Almanac, helping my mom – just takin’ care of business!

I am proud and honored to call this man my father.  He is a strong man of faith, honest, kind, loving, loves to tell us stories, treats my mom like a princess, and is always willing to share his time and thoughts.  I am sure my mom would agree that John is a perfect mate for her, as well as an example and father to his own children as well as Kathy and I.

Have a wonderful celebration of your birth – and your life! – John.  Thank you for loving God, loving my mother, and loving us.  Wishing you a perfect year! 

(Mom on the left, John, and mom’s sister Joan on the right)