As of today, I live with an octogenarian. Yes, my Favorite Guy!
He grew up on a farm near Glidden, Iowa, and attended school in Glidden. We met at the State College of Iowa, where he was a business major. That meant that he’d be drafted upon graduation, so he enlisted in the Air Force. We were married the same year (1966).
The Air Force sent him to tech school for Air Traffic Control, to Mountain Home AFB, Idaho, then to Vietnam. Air Traffic Control became his career–in Colorado, then Des Moines, where he retired.
Guy has enjoyed robust health until the last few years, when he developed Parkinson’s, most likely for serving in Vietnam. He’s given up his motorcycle and sports car, and we’re unable to travel anymore. Enjoying the Iowa State Fair is in the past, but he still volunteers at church one day a week and has played trumpet with the local New Horizons Band for a dozen years.
He’s a popular neighbor, with his chainsaw, snowblower, and willingness to collect leaves every autumn. Now he enjoys watching the neighbors from his swing on the porch.
Happy Birthday from your Favorite Wife!
Love this, Joy! Very sweet. You both sound like great neighbors.
Bless you, Tim.
Happy Birthday to your dear husband. Enjoy the day together.
Thank you, Darlene. I’m not well today, but he will enjoy lunch with Milenko, his first ESL student 20 years ago when refugees of the Bosnian war flooded into Iowa.
Happy birthday, Guy! May the Lord bless you with many more of them!
Thanks, Dennis. He’s renewing his drivers license this morning for two more years.
Happy Birthday, Guy! 🎉❤️🎉
Thanks, Vicki!
Please wish Guy a Happy Birthday and thank him for his service. Glad two super people found each other.
Thank you, Elaine, for your dear comment!
What a sweet birthday greeting, Joy. Please wish Guy a happy birthday from Kristime and me and thank him for his service to our country. Bob
Thank you, Bob and Kristine.
Happy Birthday to Guy!!🎂
Thank you, Eilene!
Nice
Thanks, Don. (Now he’s as old as his wife.)
Such a sweet Birthday post, Joy. Being an Octogenarian myself this gave me a big smile. All the best to Guy and his battle with Parkinson’s.
Thank you, John. I hit Octo status 10 weeks ago, so he’s just catching up!
Great.
Happy Birthday Guy. Thank you for your service & bless your journey.
Thank you, Dave!
What a beautiful tribute! Happy birthday, Guy!
Thank you, Wynne!
Happy birthday to Guy! He has such a kind look about him. I’m sorry he has to deal with Parkinson’s as a likely result of serving our country. Enjoy this very special day with your soulmate, Joy. 🙂
Thank you, Nancy. I’m not feeling well today, but he’s having lunch with Milenko, his first ESL student, when refugees of the Bosnian war flooded into Iowa!
What a wonderful friendship Guy fostered. I wish him a delightful visit, and I hope you feel better soon.
Happiest of birthdays to Guy!
Thank you, Annette!
Happy birthday to your Favorite Guy! And thank him for his service. I hope he has many happy days in front of him!
Thank you, Joanne!
Happy birthday Guy!
Thank you, Bob! He’s havin’ a nap. . .
Happy Birthday to Guy! He’s a keeper!!
He sure is, Liz!
Such a sweet post. Happy 80th birthday to Guy! He looks terrific and fit. My favorite part was how you signed it. I’m glad you’re his favorite wife. 🤣
Thanks, Pete! I’m also his first wife!
Happy birthday to your wonderful husband, Joy! My best to you and yours. 🙏
Thanks, Tim!
This is a wonderful tribute to your husband. 🙂
Thank you, Kymber!
Happy birthday! And enjoy the good times.
Thank you, Jacqui!