Jimmie Joe Turns 96

My dad turned 96 on Saturday, so we had a small party for him today. In the front row are me, brother Jon, and brother Dave. Sitting on the couch are sister Terrie, sister Lisa, and...looking coy...the birthday boy.

Not to leave out the dog...that's Candy.

Dad doesn't like to have a big shindig, so the small party was perfect.

After a month or two of struggling with kidney/bladder/prostate issues, the boy has rebounded with regaining his appetite and strength, and in his words...is doing just peachy.

Think of that amount of time. 96 years. Think of the changes that he has seen take place, think of the presidents that he has seen elected, and as the last of 7 siblings...think of the passing of loved ones that he has had to witness.

He's a good dad, and more importantly...a good man.