Today is Jacob's birthday.  Happy Birthday, Jake! He and Grandpa Jean have been friends for a long time. This picture was taken when we lived in Duesseldorf, Germany. Jean was on a European trip,  and came by to visit.

When Jake and John did their epic bike ride from Kentucky to Utah five summers ago, Jean met them in Missouri as he was driving east back to home from one of his trips out west. They thought he would be with them just for a few days, but he insisted on accompanying them for the whole trip until they got to Utah. He was a big help. One thing he did was bring them food and water on some of those long stretches of 70 + miles a day in areas where stores where few and far between.

Nurse Aide

Jean's nurse aide, Becca, is wonderful. She is incredibly cheerful and congenial. Jean tells her that it is a highlight of his week when she comes.  Recently as she was leaving, she told me that he almost made her cry. He told her he appreciates her help, and that he will miss her until next time.

Unfortunately, Becca's work situation is changing, and tomorrow will be her last time with us.

Happy Birthday, dear Aunt June!

Happy Birthday To You! With love from your brother, and all our family!

We wish you a delightful day, and happy days ahead.

Remember when you and Lee came to visit us in Switzerland, with Jean and Delpha? You both were so kind and gracious. What a fun time. Happy memories.

Jean at left, his sister June standing; with our family at home in Switzerland