I am curious. At the risk of dating myself - Have Kodak Moments become I Phone Moments? Of little consequence I suppose. Other than the fact that I am a analog guy living in a digital world.
Friday, March 31, 2023 was a good day. Nothing I did mind you. But a good day. Actually a great day. A day of accomplishment and celebration. A birthday and a promotion.
My oldest, John Holcomb, a Major in the United States Army received word of his promotion to Lieutenant Colonel. Words fail to describe how proud of him I am as a son, brother, friend, father to his two young boys, husband and his service to our country. I also know that he gives all due credit to his loving wife, Sarah who has been with him every step of the journey as well to those with which he has served. I hope this weekend for him was full of joy and celebration acknowledging all of his work and dedication. I wish nothing but the best for him and family in this and all chapters of their life.
The photo is actually a little over 5 years old from when he was promoted to Major and they were stationed in Monterey.
I am sandwiched between the two life events. The next is a birthday. But not any birthday. But that of a centurion. 100 years old. Aunt Palma turned 100 on March 29 and was celebrated on March 31 with friends and family at a local restaurant. Italian of course.
She has all of her faculties and is quite the character. She could teach a masters class on mindset. Every day is a good day and tomorrow doesn’t matter. Did I say she hitchhikes? Yes she walks most every where or hitchikes from her home in Cameron Park
Late last year I drove her to two separate doctor appointments. One at the Kaiser in Roseville. One at the Kaiser in Folsom. First she has a very distinct voice. Not once but on both occasions someone heard her and said - Hey you were hitchiking and I gave you a ride.
The stories she shard while driving her…….The MRI or more precisely the failed MRI is a sitcom in and of itself.
Cheers to John and Aunt Palma.
Be Kind, Be Strong, Be Humble and God Bless!