Had a good day Saturday

[Hank70SS]

I know it's Tuesday now but I've been busy. Went to a birthday party for my Uncle Ed, he turned 89 on Thursday. It poured buckets on and off but it was a good time. Saw my cousins, his sons, Ed, Tom and Gary. Growing up we lived 4 blocks apart. My cousin Ed and I went from kindergarten through high school together. Also saw my cousins Joe, Ken and Patty, they only lived a few miles away growing up.

Of course we also got to see the old man and my Aunt Shirley, God bless them. Whenever I see my aunt she says, "There's my other son." and she was my other mom. My dad, my Uncle Ed and my dad are, were brothers. My dad passed away when I was 7 yrs old. Being only 4 blocks away I spent a lot of time at my aunt and uncle's house with my cousins. My uncle took me with my cousin Ed on our first deer hunting trip, and many to follow. Spent a lot of time at their cottage, hunting, fishing, skiing and drinking.

So it was good seeing them. Got a chance to tell the old man I loved him and thanks for all he did for me. I guess when you get older and start losing the people that were and are important to you, you appreciate the time you get to spend with them even more.

Anyway, it was a good day. Don't wait for tomorrow, you may miss your chance to say what needs to be said. Glad I didn't miss mine.