Happy Birthday John!

[Tuly]

Happy Birthday! enjoy your Utah trip.

[Edward]

Yes, now it really is your birthday! And may it be a happy one at that!

[jason]

Happy birthday!

[margaret]

IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY?!?!?!?!!?!

HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAPPPPPYYYYY!!!!!!!!

[Edward]

IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY?!?!?!?!!?!

[Angela]

Thank you very much to Margaret and Edward, that totally made my day.

[Tuly]

Happy Birthday to truly my BFF!!

[jason]

The other day, Richard Childs drove me over to Kinko's to have the above pic of us children at Robert's graveside scanned in color. As we were looking at the original print, I was pointing out each of us and saying where we were today. When we got to you, Richard recalled your roadshow production. I believe it was your adaptation of Hansel & Gretel.

It must be nice to've--as a teenager--created something (nearly 40?) years ago that two dudes sitting in a car in Tacoma, Washington--today--commemorate.

You're a star.

Happy birthday.

[Edward]

Happy Birthday Father! Which person in that photo is you? The one on the far right? Man you were blond! lol. Anyway may your day be full of excitement and delight and all kinds of tasty tasties - you deserve it!

HUZZAH FOR FATHER!!!!

[Steve]

"Although prepared for martyrdom, I preferred that it be postponed." --Winston Churchill

Here's to another year of postponement! Happy birthday!

[John]

Thank you.
Jason, thank you especially. I find the expression on Mother's and Dad's faces particularly moving. I remember being so deeply aware of the sureness of their faith. It forever comforts me.
I'm thrilled to have this photo.

And yes, Edward, I'm on the far right.
The names, Huntingtons all, but one, from left to right: George, Nancy Taylor, Jason, Grace, Roy, Geoffrey, Stephen, John

[jason]

Betsy is not pictured because she had just given birth and was indisposed...as was--come to think of it--Robert, but at the opposite end of the spectrum of indisposition.

I noticed simply the drastic contrast in expression between parents and children including Nancy. I beg your pardon, but I remember that moment; whatever their motivations, I don't think Mom and Dad's smiles were any more an expression of their faith than our frowns (and my effort to wipe a smile off my face) were an expression of our lack of faith.

But hey, it's *your* birthday...

Would you like to have the original print?

[John]

Sorry, bro,
My intent was not to draw any comparison. Sorry if that seemed implied. I simply was drawn to my gratitude for two good parents. Actually, I felt at the time that we were unified in our faith. And I remember the young you as well with great fondness. I always loved your seeming good cheer.

And I would LOVE to have a hard copy of the print.

[jason]

Lately, I've reflected too that--whatever their imperfections--they at least exposed us to the gospel. Good on you and Tuly for doing the same for yours.

[Tuly]

Happy Birthday dear husband. How blessed I am!!