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My mother-in-law celebrates her 100th birthday

by Philip F. Jacobus, CEO | November 15, 2017
You may or may not know my wife, Barbara. She is one of the nicest women in the universe, as well as one of the most stylish. If you have met her, you know that her mother is still alive.

Barbara's mother Helen lives in Pennsylvania, about three and a half hours away from New York City, but we still get to visit her. Over the last 20 years, we have visited her between 40-45 times a year.

She still lives at home, alone. She still does crossword puzzles in ink. And whenever we show up, there is always something in the oven for us.

The other day when the terrorist killed people in lower Manhattan, which is just a few blocks from our office, I called my mother in law to let her know that we were alive and well. She said, "Why, what happened?" So I asked, "Aren't you watching television?" And she said, "No, I am doing the laundry and vacuuming."

Today, I called her and when she answered her cell phone, she was in the grocery store buying groceries!

Over the years, she has told me a million stories about her first telephone call, car ride, television, airplane ride, and a host of other interesting stories that span decades.

She really is a wonderful lady, and great to spend time with. So join me in wishing her a happy birthday!

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About Phil Jacobus

Phil Jacobus has been involved in health care since 1977, when he visited China to sell equipment. He has done business in 35 countries and still travels extensively. Phil is active in charity, helps rural clinics and always tries to help DOTmed users when he can.

Phil is a member of AHRA, HFMA, AAMI and the Cryogenic Society of America. He has contributed to a number of magazines and journals and has addressed trade groups.

Phil's proudest achievement is that he has been happily married to his wife Barbara since 1989, who helped him found DOTmed in 1998.

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Ad Verhaar

Helen

November 16, 2017 06:32

Congratulations on your 100th birthday!!
Make it a beautiful day
Best regards, Ad from the Netherlands

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Philip F. Jacobus

re: Helen

November 17, 2017 09:32

Thanks Ad, I will tell her

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John Vartanian

re: re: Helen

December 02, 2017 12:05

Happy Birthday to a very special lady🎂🍰🍾🎉

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Tom DiForti

Happy Birthday

November 20, 2017 09:40

Many happy returns of the day!

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Kirsten Rowe

Happy 100th Birthday

November 21, 2017 02:17

Happy birthday to your very special Mother in law!

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