What a wonderful day we had with Blain and his family. the boys were great and seemed to have a good time. Of course there is a very limited number of things for them to do here since we have gotten rid of the toys that they had out grown. they are now into video games and computers.
It gives one a great sense of pride when an 8 year old can approach and describe some game and/or toy that he just discovered on the internet. He is ready with the cost and where it can be purchased and is ready to go. Of course, it is impractical to get them everything they desire. Even Obama couldn't provide enough bail out money for that. Besides, they already have at least one of everything.
They sure are a joy to be around and make both Barbara and I very happy. We are so proud of Blain and Lori for the time they spend with them. While Blain was growing up, I was usually travelling or busy trying to make a living. He did turn out great though as did Beverly.
Beverly was absent on Father's Day this year due to a prior committment invlolving a vacation to the Grand Turk Islands. We are so happy she is able to travel and enjoy life to the fullest. She E-Mails daily to keep us up on her activities.
It is truly great being a "Father", especially when there are such fine children and grandchildren to be proud of.
Monday, June 22, 2009
Friday, June 12, 2009
Luke's Last Soccer Game Of The Season
This is a little late being posted but I did not want to wait longer to express the joy Barbara and I experienced Saturday, June 6. We attended our youngest grandson's [Luke] last soccer game of the season. His team won by a score of 5 to 4. Imagine our joy and pride when Luke was credited with 4 out of the 5 goals his team achieved. I feel we have a future soccer star here. I have never seen anyone so dedicated to any game as Luke is to soccer.
His older brother Seth [age 10] is just as interested in basketball and seems to have the same determination as Luke. I must say, however, that Luke, at the age of 6 is one of the most determined young athletes I have ever seen.
These two young boys contrast with their middle brother Caleb, [age 8] who is more interested in assembling toys and games. It would appear to me that he is destined to be a very successful engineer. In any event, Barbara and I love them dearly as well as their parents, Blain and Lori. Of course, we also love dearly our daughter Beverly.
His older brother Seth [age 10] is just as interested in basketball and seems to have the same determination as Luke. I must say, however, that Luke, at the age of 6 is one of the most determined young athletes I have ever seen.
These two young boys contrast with their middle brother Caleb, [age 8] who is more interested in assembling toys and games. It would appear to me that he is destined to be a very successful engineer. In any event, Barbara and I love them dearly as well as their parents, Blain and Lori. Of course, we also love dearly our daughter Beverly.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Our 60th Anniversary
On June 9, Barbara and I celebrated our 60th Anniversary. It was done with little fanfare but lots of joy. Beverly and Blain had put our picture along with the announcement in the Danville Register and Bee on Sunday, June 7. This was a total surprise to us and we were taken aback while scanning the paper and happened to see it.
This announcement resulted in many cards of congratulations which, of course, was sincerely appreciated by both Barbara and me. Several of our very good friends visited with gifts including candy, fruits and most appreciated by us, good wishes.
The next day we cut the cake Beverly had brought. It was a large Red Velvet cake with our picture imposed on it. I have no idea how they do that but it was truly something to behold.
To further our celebration, Beverly took us to the Outback Steak House for dinner where they were gracious in presenting us with a dessert that was out of this world called "Thunder from Down Under". We probably added a few pounds by consuming that.
I find it simply amazing that a wonderful person such as Barbara would spend 60 years with me. I am so thankful that God sent her my way since I have no idea what I would do or where I would be without her. She has been a wonderful wife and Mother all these years and for that, I am forever grateful.
We took several pictures during this time and I will be posting them later. They include a picture of the Red Velvet Cake.
Henry
Friday, January 2, 2009
Christmas 2008
What a wonderful Christmas this has been. At my age [81], I could not have enjoyed it more. Received more gifts than I was worthy of but just enjoyed them any way. Beverly bestowed a new Sony Camera on me Christmas Eve which was used to make some excellent pictures for the rest of the Holiday. In addition, she gave me a lot of things I do not need such as pounds and pounds of chocolate candies. [Love them but do not need them] She was also over generous to Barbara who is much more deserving than I.
Blain continues his efforts in trying to train me to be computer literate which is probably a lost cause but I just keep on trying. He purchased a DVD/CD recorder for my Desk Top computer along with a camera for it so that we can see and talk to each other at the same time.
He also spent about two hours correcting my "stock activities" over the past year and bringing my "Quicken Program" into balance. He usually has to do this a couple of times each year and I am truly grateful for him doing so.
Barbara and I are so thankful for our children and grand children. They mean all the world to us.
We are also thankful for the "Spirit of Christmas" and that Jesus died on the cross for all of us.
This is to wish anyone that happens to view this blog, "A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!"
Blain continues his efforts in trying to train me to be computer literate which is probably a lost cause but I just keep on trying. He purchased a DVD/CD recorder for my Desk Top computer along with a camera for it so that we can see and talk to each other at the same time.
He also spent about two hours correcting my "stock activities" over the past year and bringing my "Quicken Program" into balance. He usually has to do this a couple of times each year and I am truly grateful for him doing so.
Barbara and I are so thankful for our children and grand children. They mean all the world to us.
We are also thankful for the "Spirit of Christmas" and that Jesus died on the cross for all of us.
This is to wish anyone that happens to view this blog, "A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!"
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
100th Birthday Celebration
This past Sunday, October 12, Barbara and I attended the 100th birthday celebration of Grace Neely. It was a wonderful tribute to a remarkable lady.
Grace was the wife of Russell Neely, a truly great friend of mine from my old Coca Cola days. Russell was hired around 1949 as Treasurer. We developed a close working relationship and I will always cherish my friendship with him. He came to Coca Cola from Stratford College where as best I recall he was in charge of book keeping. Mr Ray hired him to take over the accounting functions of Coca Cola and he did a tremendous job in that capacity.
I did not know Grace very well during those years but did know her and will always remember what a gracious lady she was.
In their retirement years, they opted to enter an assisted living complex called Westminster Canterbury which is located in Lynchburg, Virginia. It is one of the most luxurious facilities of its kind I have ever seen. Barbara and I visited Russell and Grace many times prior to my contracting Myasthenia Gravis. We always found them in an excellent mood and they never failed to show their appreciation for our visits.
Russell passed away in the late 90s and Jack Setliff and I attended his funeral which was held in his home town of Pamplin, Virginia.
Grace was getting very hard of hearing and was going blind which really put a stress on her since she was so accustomed to Russell reading to her. As a matter of fact, Russell had expressed concern about her not having someone to read to her in the event he passed away before she did.
Thankfully, there was a lady that took up that function by visiting Grace each Friday and reading a book of her choice. I seem to recall this lady saying she was from a local Church and was thrilled to be a part of Grace's life.
The function was well attended [approximately 55 attendees] by people from as far away as Utah which was a real tribute to her.
Barbara and I learned to love Grace and were so fortunate to be invited to her 100th birthday event.
Grace was the wife of Russell Neely, a truly great friend of mine from my old Coca Cola days. Russell was hired around 1949 as Treasurer. We developed a close working relationship and I will always cherish my friendship with him. He came to Coca Cola from Stratford College where as best I recall he was in charge of book keeping. Mr Ray hired him to take over the accounting functions of Coca Cola and he did a tremendous job in that capacity.
I did not know Grace very well during those years but did know her and will always remember what a gracious lady she was.
In their retirement years, they opted to enter an assisted living complex called Westminster Canterbury which is located in Lynchburg, Virginia. It is one of the most luxurious facilities of its kind I have ever seen. Barbara and I visited Russell and Grace many times prior to my contracting Myasthenia Gravis. We always found them in an excellent mood and they never failed to show their appreciation for our visits.
Russell passed away in the late 90s and Jack Setliff and I attended his funeral which was held in his home town of Pamplin, Virginia.
Grace was getting very hard of hearing and was going blind which really put a stress on her since she was so accustomed to Russell reading to her. As a matter of fact, Russell had expressed concern about her not having someone to read to her in the event he passed away before she did.
Thankfully, there was a lady that took up that function by visiting Grace each Friday and reading a book of her choice. I seem to recall this lady saying she was from a local Church and was thrilled to be a part of Grace's life.
The function was well attended [approximately 55 attendees] by people from as far away as Utah which was a real tribute to her.
Barbara and I learned to love Grace and were so fortunate to be invited to her 100th birthday event.
Saturday, December 31, 2005
2. PREFACE
In October, 2004 while a patient in Danville Regional Medical Center, a friend of mine, Linda Walker, suggested that I record my life’s experiences for my grandchildren and their children. This is a feeble attempt to do that and I trust they and others will enjoy this effort. Any salacious details that come to mind will not be recorded in this book.Pictured herewith are my three wonderful grandchildren to whom this book is dedicated. They are: Seth Langston Dillard at age 6, Caleb Denver Dillard at age 4 and Luke Scott Dillard at age 2.
In addition to the grandchildren, I also want to dedicate this writing to my wonderful children, Beverly Leigh Dillard, Blain Alan Dillard, his wife, Lori and my devoted wife of 56 years, Barbara Wilkinson Dillard. They have all been a great inspiration to me over the years for which I am most appreciative.
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