Today is Dad's 77 birthday. Hard to believe cause he doesn't act like it. I kidded him today that he is well known throughout the stake in not acting like his age. He makes some of us 50 year olds look bad. I've told my boys that I'm pretty sure I didn't get the Beck gene of having the physical energy and ability like my Dad.
To this day he still out works me. He spend his time cutting trees down, stack it and then haul it off for an Elderly Sister, or Widowed Sister you'll find him moving her couch, furniture etc when they need to move. This is my Dad. Throughout my whole life Dad has always led by example in extending service to others over the past 50 years so why should that ever change now.
There is one thing that I have noticed over the years and that my Dad is gets more emotional than when I was younger. Can't explain why but I think it has something to do with serving in the temple all these years and what a great experience that has been for Mom and Dad. They never got to go on that couple mission that so many are blessed to do because they never could leave Brad, but living in the mission field has given them that experience and opportunity to do missionary work or service every day.
Many individuals who retire spend the extra time on things they want to do, golf, fishing, traveling, etc., but for my Mom and Dad, well they spend it serving others. What greater example does one need than that, - my Dad "walks the walk" they're just not words to him, he truly serves his fellow man.
So hopefully he is blessed with another twenty years of great health so he can continue to serve others. Few words can adequately describe my Dad but the one that comes to mind is "Christlike"
Happy Birthday Dad, we love you.
Love your son Tony
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