Holly and I headed to Charleston this w-e to attend my MaMa's 94th birthday party. Her birthday was actually December 7th though the party was Saturday (a day that will live in infamy...and our hearts since that is her birthday). Anyway, her children threw her a small birthday party at the Elk's Club. Next year, if she makes it to 95, we'll have another big blowout party like we did for her 90th birthday. This was a light one, if you will, with a potluck supper and birthday cake. Even though it wasn't one of those big Fralix blowouts complete with singing, line dancing, and poem reciting, there were a lot of people in attendance (she had 9 children producing 33 grandchildren). Most of my Dad's siblings and their kids live in Charleston, so they didn't have far to travel. I know for sure there were 4 generations in attendance.
MaMa looked great in her outfit and fur pillbox hat. The woman has style, and at 94, is only slowed by that darn knee of hers with bad arthritis. I had hoped she would get it replaced years ago, but she didn't. It has continued to get worse and is pretty angulated at this point, being bone on bone for a decade or more by now. Her brother Leroy just had his replaced, and he looked great at, oh 84 yrs old. They say he still does the Cooper River Bridge Run/Walk, a 6 mile event held each year in April. I hope to be that mobile at his age and that mentally sharp at MaMa's age.
We took advantage of being in Charleston to eat at our favorite restaurants. It was the Fat Hen on Friday night, followed by the Hominy Grill for Saturday brunch, Bessinger's chicken bbq to cart home with us, and Joseph's for brunch on Sunday. The beignets did not disappoint.
I did get to visit a little with MaMa despite the throngs of other people there. Her sister Aunt Dot sat right beside her, not doing poorly herself at 91 yo. Sure was great to see everyone and be part of the celebration. It's not everyday that your grandmother turns 94, is ambulatory, mentally sharp, and independent. Besides being the most Christian and caring person in the world (she'd give the Dalai Lama a real run for his money).
Photos: from the birthday party
4 comments:
Sounds like you get it naturally! I am so happy for you and Holly and the end of this ordeal. As always you weather it with grace and dignity. I'm proud of you and so excited for your return to the dirt!
Love you friend.
Shannon
Hey Teresa,
It was good to get to see you at the party. You looked great!
I am sure that Beth and Becky have probably told you this but we have a Fralix Group site set up on Facebook. Jerry is the administrator. I don't know if you're interested in joining up on Facebook, but I have posted all the pictures that my husband took at the party on the site. This includes a really good one of you and your crew with MaMa.
Again, it was wonderful to see you looking so strong and healthy.
Your cousin,
Tracey
Excellent. I'll have to join.-taf
Too bad you didn't mention MaMa's performances at the old folks home...where she goes to sing for the old folks.
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