I have a friend who lives in a senior residence. He was 93 in Sept. I phone him 3 or 4 nights a week. He's quite lonely and enjoys a chat. He's one of the brighter people I ever met so he's interesting to visit with. The photo below is for his 93rd birthday.
In each phone call he has something very interesting to talk about. He likes politics and science. He was an engineer.
Last night he told me that his former high school had contacted him about his 75 th anniversary from finishing high school. That number just about blew me over. They were contacting as many former students and teachers as they could find. And guess what? They found one of his teachers still living at 105. Mike was pretty happy about this information. I thought it was a big number to finish high school 75 years ago. I finished high school 67 years ago. My numbers don't compare with his.
At the present time Mike doesn't have plans to attend the reunion as they don't have dates or anything else arranged at this time.
None of my former teachers are living.
I doubt if any of my former teachers are still living. I don't remember having any young teachers and I graduated high school almost 63 years ago.
ReplyDeleteYou are a good and faithful friend to Mike, calling him as often as you do.
I graduated in '72, and most all my friends are gone. I'm really surprised and bummed. Sounds like your buddy is still going strong. Linda in Kansas
ReplyDeleteHow nice that you visit Mike. You really do a good service and I wish more would follow the example. Loneliness is one of the things plaguing many people today and they are not just old people I might add. It's amazing that he could potentially make a 75th high school reunion and that one of his teachers is still alive. Simply amazing.
ReplyDeleteThat must have given your friend a great boost. I hope he manages to attend his reunion.
ReplyDeleteIt does seem like people are living longer, it is a good thing.
ReplyDeleteI guess that means they are living healthy lives.
Take care, have a great day!
Some people just keep on ticking and in good shape too.
ReplyDeleteA teacher alive at 105! Wow. Your friend is fortunate to live into his 90s with his mind in tact.
ReplyDeleteBut you are the former teacher of many and you're living which I'm sure they are happy about!
ReplyDelete3 or 4 calls a week is a good amount, that's a close friendship.
Red, do you know Josiah Hein?
He's very popular on social media, his whole account is about being a Canadian in Australia.
I was surprised he's from Red Deer
Those are amazing numbers to report even though it’s hard for me to wrap my head around them! Both you and him are an inspiration to me and remind me to stay interested and up to date with what is going on!
ReplyDeleteHow good of you to keep in touch!
ReplyDeleteWell, your link just took me to the Blogger reading list so I didn't see any old building photos...
ReplyDeleteIt's nice that you keep in touch with Mike and I'm sure he appreciates your phone calls, Red.