Happy Birthday Bobbi

I guess it's been awhile since I have done my blog. We had been away to visit "Bobbi" my mother-in-law, as it was her 102nd birthday this past week. Her real name is Annie but I have always called her Bobbi, a term of endearment that the family uses. Others say Bobba but I say Bobbi.  Her actual birth date is Febrary 15, 1909. Remember the 1900's? They seem a l-o-n-g  time ago now. Bobbi is feeling pretty good - most of the time. However, this past weekend she was not as well as we had hoped. Our plan was to take her to the farm and enjoy the day. It was a beautiful, warm winter day BUT....she did not feel well. So....we took the party to her! She was very kind and 'put up with us' but in the end she just wanted to lie down for awhile. We had some cake and took a few pictures and then let her rest. Thankfully, she was feeling more like her old self the next day. I guess we all have good days and bad days eh? She is no different!



At the birthday party and posing for the camera but not feeling well



A beautiful cake from Costco



The next day - feeling better - but not a full smile yet!

 I am sure it is difficult to see your friends and loved ones pass away. Her friendship circle gets smaller even though she continually meets new people who move into the lodge. There is something to be said about 'community' and 'history'. You talk about 'the old times' and things you did together and experienced. It's great to meet new people but it takes awhile to get to know each other and it takes work to maintain friendships. Being 'social' can be emotionally draining too and as we get older it is nice to just 'relax and be quiet'. However, it's in those times, it would be nice to have an old friend to share memories with. She also misses her home and her garden and just being outside under the apple tree and watering her flowers. The simple things.  In the end, it's the simple things that give us the most peace and enjoyment.

Happy 102nd Birthday, Bobbi. God bless you. We love you.