Today is Aunt Rachel's 89th Birthday !
I have written about her in previous posts and today seems a good time to tell her (and you) what an extraordinary gift she continues to be for all of us. The youngest of mom's siblings, she keeps a pace of life and interests that inspires. Still drives herself 'most anywhere she chooses, maintains her own residence, cooks, converses around a broad range of subjects and exudes love for numerous family and friends. And, now there is a new great-grandson .
"We will have chicken and dumplings . . ." |
She and I have an ongoing age reminder between us . . . for about half a year there is but a ten year difference in our ages. Consequently, she has been a blend of aunt/big sister for me over my 78 years. Last Spring, I wrote about her giving me her parents' grand-father clock which is now faithfully keeping time and chiming on a table to my right. It's a nice reminder that we, like it, have been ticking away for a long time. May we remain "wound up" for a long time to come !
Her immersion in life continues to remind us that "when you have seen one older person, you haven't seen them all !"
With two of her nieces last Spring |
Happy Birthday, Rachel ! Keep on ticking . . .
Satchel
Satchel
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