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My Dad is celebrating his 101st birthday today. The picture above was taken last year when we celebrated his 100th birthday at his church in Hendersonville. My younger brother Ken and my sister Janet are standing with me behind Dad.
Dad has had a remarkable life. He remembers when a horse and wagon was the family’s transportation, as well as his first encounter with electricity. But he didn’t live in the past. At the tender age of 90 he learned to use a computer and would send us daily emails telling us when he and Mom had been doing the day before. Even in his mid-nineties he would get up on the roof of his house when necessary.
He’s slowed down quite a bit over the last few years, especially after Mom died. But he still enjoys getting out and going for a ride, and he still enjoys his ice cream. Betsy and I are going to Tullahoma this evening to have a restaurant dinner with Dad and Janet, and I’m pretty sure I know what he’ll order for dessert.
Tags: Birthday, Celebration, Dad
Senior Moments 
August 29, 2013 at 4:00 am |
Happy Birthday, John Emery Adams!
August 29, 2013 at 4:02 am |
Happy Birthday to your father!
August 29, 2013 at 4:04 am |
How wonderful and a great celebratory photo on his 100th. Happy Birthday to your Dad. He is a remarkable man and must have some amazing stories to tell.
August 29, 2013 at 4:41 am |
How wonderful George, what a complete and fulfilled life.
August 29, 2013 at 7:13 am |
he is totally remarkable that he learned the computer at that age.. daddy would have been 100 this oct…. your dad looks so good. and oh no, does this mean Bob will still be getting on the roof until he is 90? oh noooooooooo
August 29, 2013 at 7:26 am |
Happiest of birthdays to Dad Adams. HE is an amazing man who created an amazing family. I think he deserves a double scoop!!
Have fun tonight. XOXO
August 29, 2013 at 8:04 am |
Happy birthday to your Dad. Longevity runs in your blood!
August 29, 2013 at 8:08 am |
Wishing your Dad a wonderful birthday. May God bless you all on this special day.
August 29, 2013 at 8:58 am |
He sounds like a remarkable man, and I’m sure you’re all proud of him. I hope the dinner celebration tonight will be a happy one for all and that your dad’s favorite ice cream flavor is on the menu.
August 29, 2013 at 9:08 am |
A remarkable man indeed, George!! Wishing him a very wonderful birthday and a wonderful day for all of you! I’ll be holding good thoughts! Enjoy!
August 29, 2013 at 10:40 am |
It is amazing to me that he learned to do computer, I guess he is still really sharp! It shows that keeping active s the best thing. I hope you have a wonderful evening and I hope to see the pictures shortly.
August 29, 2013 at 11:16 am |
Your dad is amazing! Hope you all had a wonderful day.
August 29, 2013 at 2:55 pm |
He is a remarkable man,for sure. At that age,he can eat whatever he wants,even if it is dessert first. 🙂
August 29, 2013 at 4:13 pm |
Your dad has been a remarkable man…sounds like someone I would have loved to know! I bet he could tell the stories.
August 29, 2013 at 6:55 pm |
Awesome! Happy birthday to your dad.
August 29, 2013 at 9:07 pm |
I know that you know what a lucky man you are to have gotten to enjoy you dad for so long and I hope it continues.
August 29, 2013 at 11:08 pm |
I can’t even imagine being a 100+.
I hope you have a wonderful visit.
Many continued blessings to your Dad!
August 30, 2013 at 9:56 am |
How wonderful to have your Dad for so long and be close enough you can get to see him! HAPPY BIRTHDAY to your Dad, George!!!
Linda
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August 30, 2013 at 9:59 am |
What a wonderful man to know. A remarkable father too, I bet. I hope you had a great day with him and he had a wonderful ride. MB
August 30, 2013 at 10:39 pm |
wow! Happy birthday to your Dad.
August 31, 2013 at 7:35 am |
Gregore!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOUR FATHER!!!!
Lucia
August 31, 2013 at 11:22 am |
Happy Birthday to your Dad!!
September 2, 2013 at 4:51 pm |
He is truly an amazing man. I hope to see pictures of this year’s celebration!
September 2, 2013 at 10:05 pm |
Wow, that’s awesome! I’m so glad he had family that appreciates him on his birthday.
September 6, 2013 at 5:17 am |
Happy Birthday to your Dad!! Greetings
September 7, 2013 at 7:24 am |
That is awesome. It’s hard to imagine to be living at that age.
September 7, 2013 at 12:06 pm |
j’arrive un peu tard….
September 10, 2013 at 11:59 am |
What a treasured photo, along with memories! Belated birthday wishes!
September 19, 2013 at 5:33 am |
Happy Belated Birthday, John Adams!