Wednesday, September 7, 2011

THE FACE OF 100


My sister, Anne, and I flew up to Piqua, Ohio, this past weekend to help celebrate our second cousin's 100th birthday.


Elinor, 100 years young and pretty in pink.  She had been a teacher in her younger years, English and Social Studies in the junior high schools.  Today, she lives in her own home alone, cooks all her own meals - she doesn't like packaged meals - and is sharp as a tack.  She has a little bit of a problem with names, but remembers places and events as if they were yesterday.  She sometimes uses a walker or a cane to give her a little extra stability when she walks. She still plays bridge with her friends and goes to movies.

She is well loved in this small town.  There was a large showing at her party and back at her house, she showed us over 100 cards that she received.  

Happy birthday, sweet Elinor.  May you have 100 more!

3 comments:

Mary said...

What a wonderful event - honoring a fantastic lady!

Also want to thank you for the Kindle book loans, Lynne. I hope to have time to read them!