A Century of Blessings

On Sunday, my sweet little grandma turned 100 years old! We had a celebration at our house, and "Bom-Bom" was transported here from the nursing home where she lives. It was a perfect day for all of us! Bom-Bom is rarely lucid these days, not usually recognizing us, asking for people who have been gone for decades, chanting nonsense words at times. But Sunday, she was amazingly clear. She smiled and hugged people, recognizing many of us. We were stunned and thrilled, as it seemed like she truly knew where she was and what was happening in her honor. I have no doubt that God wanted to make sure she felt all the love and blessings that day and that He opened up one of the little windows of her mind to let the sunshine in.

We have stacks of greetings for her, cards from friends and relatives and letters and certificates from senators, congressmen, mayors, governors and the President and Laura Bush. She was honored in the local newspaper and on the evening news. Word was sent to the St. Louis Cardinals radio announcer (she is a lifelong fan) and to the Today Show's Willard Scott.

Family members came from several states to share in the celebration, some we hadn't seen since her 90th birthday party. Amelia was the youngest partygoer--she will turn 1 this Thursday--and she toddled around, smiling and even letting a few people scoop her up for snuggles. Bom-Bom's nieces, nephews, daughters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren sang "Happy Birthday" to her and she followed the chorus with the words "God bless you!" It certainly brought tears to my eyes.

In all, the day could not have been more perfect. Not only did Bom-Bom know and appreciate all the celebration meant, we all once again were reminded of what an amazing woman she is. God bless you, Bom-Bom!



See Old Blog Post from Feb 15, 2008, for some of my favorite childhood times with Bom-Bom!

I will post pictures from the party once I get the disk from my dad--I am certain there will be some great ones!