Today, my brother Calvin is 70 years old!! All by itself, that isn't so remarkable...but when you consider that this spring, after a heart valve surgery...he spent FIVE WEEKS in intensive care, on a respirator and with a feeding tube -- well, this birthday is, indeed, A VERY BIG DEAL.
We live in the same neighborhood...and for the last 20 years or so, Cal has been coming to my house for steak dinner on his birthday.
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| Cal's 65th birthday... |
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| Right before his surgery, Deena, Ronda and I made a ragged edge quilt for him...(during his recovery, he has spent countless hours covered with this quilt) |
His recovery has been slow-going...but it was a BIG DAY when he could drive his own truck down to my house...
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| That happened on the 4th of July.... |
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| Warren wanted to sit next to Uncle Cal...he's the only kid anybody can remember who isn't scared of Calvin... |
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| Today, the menu will be MORE SWEET CORN, porterhouse steak cooked over a wood fire...and our father's Army Potatoes. |
And a gigantic helping of gratitude...
Happy birthday to your brother! You all have a lot to celebrate!
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