Tuesday, March 19, 2019

One hundred and six birthdays

Six years ago, I attended my first birthday party for someone who turned 100. Last Saturday, our church family gathered together to  celebrate Ms. L 's  106 birthday.

Born in 1913, our sister in Christ has lived through wars, a depression, segregation, the passage of the 19th Amendment which gave women the right to vote in 1920, the election of the first African American President... and so many milestone historical events.

 At the celebration, she spoke with clarity of her gratitude to her family, friends, church family, and to God for allowing her to celebrate  this birthday.

Our pastor encouraged her, sharing that  God knows her and loves her. 

The celebration included songs, tribute speeches,  a liturgical dance, cake and ice cream. It was a fine celebration fitting for a lovely lady who turned 106.


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