Beechwoods Musings

My dear mother-in-law, Martha, turned 94 on Friday, August 29. Ken and I took her to the Dutch Pantry for supper to celebrate! Later, the waitresses brought her a cake with candles (about 10!) and balloons, but this was a better picture of her, so I am posting it.

We also celebrated on Sunday at Jane's house with Jane's Allen and family, Teresa and family, and our Todd and family. That was a big cake that day!

Martha says she thinks she has lived longer than any of the others in her family. And, even more amazing, she still lives in her own home, takes care of her own bills, and does light household duties. She no longer drives, but is happy to ride along with others. She was able for all four days of Newry convention.

She got lots of cards, including one with a picture of the ugliest woman you ever saw on the front, and inside it was signed "From your secret admirer". So far, she hasn't found the sender, and neither have we!

She has been a good mother-in-law to me. Ken is her only surviving child. Her other son, Don, died of cancer three years ago in July. She has survived lots of bumps in the road of life! We go to her house every other Wednesday for Bible study, and Jane picks her up for Sunday morning meeting here. She seldom misses!

So, she has the distinction of being the first one to have her picture on my blog!