Birthday Boy Says, "Thanks to All!"

It has been a heartwarming birthday.

I spent a lot of today on Facebook, trying to acknowledge the many warm greetings I received from friends in several parts of Europe, in India, and here in America.

Then there were five birthday calls which came in by telephone:

Valer called from Norway, where he is in graduate school.

Alexandra called from Greece, where she is vacationing with her family. 

Andrei called from Romania, along with his mother Anca and sister Daria Ana Reea.

Son Jesse called from Vermont, and

Son Jamie called from Florida.

Son Alex joined my wife Shirley and me for dinner here at home.

Daughter Piper was in touch on Facebook.

Brother Bob sent an E-Card.

And there were many, many more wonderful wishes sent my way today.

All in all, I felt a lot of affection today.  

Thank you, my dear friends, and beloved family!

You have warmed my heart, and encouraged me to face the years to come.