Mom turns 96 years of age on Saturday, December 20. Few people live into their nineties and
are fortunate to have the good health she experiences. She still lives in her two-story home, drives her own car, and is fiercely independent. Last Sunday her Methodist church celebrated her birthday during and after the service. Happily, her oldest son Maurice and wife Anne could drive up to be there with her and enjoy her celebration. They said it was really wonderful and that Mom enjoyed the whole thing.
She sees well, since having cataract surgery several years ago, and continues to enjoy her needle work. She does excellent work and has it juried and framed. We feel fortunate to have several pieces of her work including a banner of "The Night Before Christmas" and a Santa pillow which we have decorating our motor home.
I can not imagine being 96 or even 90, although I suppose I might live to be that old. The men in our family are lucky to get to 70 or beyond. In two months I hope to learn what being 70 is like. Mom has set a wonderful example of how to age gracefully. If she has any regret, it is that she has become very hard of hearing and does not always get the conversation correct. We keep checking to see if she has understood and usually get the message through. Happy Birthday Mom! May you live well in to the 100's. Happy travels.
are fortunate to have the good health she experiences. She still lives in her two-story home, drives her own car, and is fiercely independent. Last Sunday her Methodist church celebrated her birthday during and after the service. Happily, her oldest son Maurice and wife Anne could drive up to be there with her and enjoy her celebration. They said it was really wonderful and that Mom enjoyed the whole thing.She sees well, since having cataract surgery several years ago, and continues to enjoy her needle work. She does excellent work and has it juried and framed. We feel fortunate to have several pieces of her work including a banner of "The Night Before Christmas" and a Santa pillow which we have decorating our motor home.
I can not imagine being 96 or even 90, although I suppose I might live to be that old. The men in our family are lucky to get to 70 or beyond. In two months I hope to learn what being 70 is like. Mom has set a wonderful example of how to age gracefully. If she has any regret, it is that she has become very hard of hearing and does not always get the conversation correct. We keep checking to see if she has understood and usually get the message through. Happy Birthday Mom! May you live well in to the 100's. Happy travels.
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