Episode 100 - The Legacy of a Centenarian - a podcast by Rebecca Clark

This past week my grandfather reached "centenarian" status.

He's not the first to achieve this milestone, and won't be the last.

On his birthday, a funeral was held across town for his sister-in-law who lived 102 years and 10 months.

These individuals have seen a lot of history, and made their own along the way.

For this 100th episode of the Move Your Desk show, I share a few tidbits from his personal life, work, travel adventures, family, and service. The home he built continues to be a gathering place for our family to enter at our own risk - to experience the stories of the past, the lessons learned, the regrets, the hopes, the dreams, the sorrows, and the expectations of life.

I laugh and cry a little in this episode. It really doesn't do my thoughts, feelings or my grandfather justice. But, it's what came out of me at this time.

I'm glad that I got to see him, in person, on his 100th birthday. Though his body has declined in the last 5-6 years, his mind is still sharp. And, he still lit up when he saw us despite immobility and isolation due to age and virus restrictions. His sense of adventure (and love of flying) is thwarted right now, but he's contributing to the world in ways he doesn't realize at this time.

Happy Birthday Grandpa Clark! I love you.

A nod to all the flights (those that were successful and those that were a bit of a crash)

"If you can walk away from a landing, it's a good landing. If you use the airplane the next day, it's an outstanding landing." - Chuck Yeager

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