eighty-nine

Meet Mr. Charles Elders, Jr.

Mr. Elders has been my neighbor my whole life. He loves to laugh and talk and share what he has with others. He is a go getter! He still mows his own grass and drives everywhere.

Today I was talking to him about his life experiences while sitting on his front porch.

Born in 1926, he is 89 years old today. Happy Birthday Mr. Elders! He shared with me some good and bad times from his life. His happiest moments were marrying his wife Juanita and leading his son to Christ. The saddest moment in his life was losing his wife in 2004. 

Mr. Elders has a pet rooster Rojo, who he loves to just hang out with. He said he always wanted a pet rooster, so finally he just decided to get one, just one!

He is the happiest 89 year old I have ever met! I am glad to know him. Thanks for the fun conversations Mr. Elders!