‘Birthday girl’ was delighted
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Life in a retirement home stays quite interesting.
Recently, Ruth, one of the oldest residents, turned 99. Her daughter provided a beautiful cake, which was brought to the table after our evening meal.
The lights were dimmed, and the candles were all aglow. Ruth’s face was a sight to behold – a light of wonder sparkling in her lovely eyes, and a marvelous smile lighting up her face.
I think everyone there felt privileged to be included in this momentous occasion.
Phoenix
Church’s 175th anniversary was memorable
I attended an anniversary celebration many years ago that was a memorable occasion for me. It was the 175th anniversary of my church.
I was in charge of Bible school that summer, and the kids learned several songs for the celebration.
So many people showed up, we had to set up folding chairs so everyone had a place to sit.
It was inspiring to hear the former ministers and their families tell stories of when they attended the church. We also had special musical performances by members of the church, and, of course, I was very proud of the children when they sang. They sounded like angels.
One elderly member of the church stood at the lectern to tell the history of the church, and she was so short, we couldn’t even see her. It didn’t matter, though. She kept right on talking, as though everyone could see her perfectly.
The ladies of the church made a huge picnic lunch for everyone who attended that special celebration – more than 150 people.
Now we’re planning the 200th anniversary event, which takes place this year.
Parker, Pa.
My great-grandmother Ruth was only 4 feet 9 inches tall, so we called her “Little Granny.” She taught her only daughter, Marie, as well as her grandchildren and great-grandchildren the British etiquette for “taking tea.” As we enjoyed Tea Time with our granny, she would entertain us with the latest news from England.
Although my little granny has been gone for 21 years now, we have continued the tradition of Tea Time. Whenever someone has a birthday – and sometimes for no reason at all – we have a tea party. We exchange lovely fine china tea cups that we search for all year long with specific persons in mind.
All of our tea parties are fun, and they are a wonderful way to keep alive the memories and traditions of a small woman who was a prayer warrior, a missionary and an excellent teacher full of patience and love.
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