Thursday, November 17, 2005
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROCKY.....
Today is Rocky’s birthday……..he is a whopping 74-years old. Rocky is a survivor….he has had two heart attacks, prostate cancer, and a brain tumor. He lives with diabetes, has had three wives, is the father to three children, grandpa to five grandchildren; one great grandchild and another on the way.
Rocky has always been an athlete. He was very active in school, wrestling and playing football. He played softball until he was 53, only to stop when he had his first heart attack. He currently works out at our gym in West Plains and won titles in weight lifting last year. His next meet will be December 10th. He is an inspiration to the young men in the gym who admire his workout ethic and strength.
Rocky has a brother and sister who are each older than him and we enjoy meeting with them and their spouses at least once a year. Sister Marie and husband, Harold, live in St. Louis and brother Richard and wife, Helen, live in Plano, Il. They are all very active in their communities and do a great deal of traveling. All are retired from very impressive careers.
As for Rocky, he will never retire. He just can’t get away from the steering wheel of any vehicle. He drove over-the-road semi’s most of his life…..first for others and eventually in his own “rig.” When we were both widowed, he found me and we married a few months later. Rocky and I were sweethearts in high school and just never forgot each other over the years…….and so we are living a dream that was postponed long ago.
He is fond of my three children and we manage to be with them several times a year. They were happy to accept him into our family, first because of my happiness and later because Rocky is the real deal. For several years he has driven Medicaid patients to their doctor’s appointments all over our half of the State. He is not only a provider of transportation but a good listener and is considerate of their needs. It gives him the opportunity to be of help to people who oftentimes can’t help themselves and he still enjoys driving…..it’s a match made in heaven.
My Rocky!! King of the road!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND MAY YOU HAVE MANY MORE.
From the lady who still puts stars in your eyes,
Essentially Esther
Rocky has always been an athlete. He was very active in school, wrestling and playing football. He played softball until he was 53, only to stop when he had his first heart attack. He currently works out at our gym in West Plains and won titles in weight lifting last year. His next meet will be December 10th. He is an inspiration to the young men in the gym who admire his workout ethic and strength.
Rocky has a brother and sister who are each older than him and we enjoy meeting with them and their spouses at least once a year. Sister Marie and husband, Harold, live in St. Louis and brother Richard and wife, Helen, live in Plano, Il. They are all very active in their communities and do a great deal of traveling. All are retired from very impressive careers.
As for Rocky, he will never retire. He just can’t get away from the steering wheel of any vehicle. He drove over-the-road semi’s most of his life…..first for others and eventually in his own “rig.” When we were both widowed, he found me and we married a few months later. Rocky and I were sweethearts in high school and just never forgot each other over the years…….and so we are living a dream that was postponed long ago.
He is fond of my three children and we manage to be with them several times a year. They were happy to accept him into our family, first because of my happiness and later because Rocky is the real deal. For several years he has driven Medicaid patients to their doctor’s appointments all over our half of the State. He is not only a provider of transportation but a good listener and is considerate of their needs. It gives him the opportunity to be of help to people who oftentimes can’t help themselves and he still enjoys driving…..it’s a match made in heaven.
My Rocky!! King of the road!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND MAY YOU HAVE MANY MORE.
From the lady who still puts stars in your eyes,
Essentially Esther
