My grandmother was born in 1905, sixteen years later her youngest sister, Edie was born. Gran died in 1990 and I still think of her often, have a little chat to her occasionally when I've done something stupid or feel a bit down. Thirty years later and I still hear her voice loud and clear. She never tells me off but in her inimitable way she reminds me of who I aspire to be. Or should that be whom? Isn't the rule "who should be used to refer to the subject of a sentence"? No, Gran wasn't the grammar police although she was a whizz at crosswords.
Anyway, it's Great-Aunty Edie's 99th birthday today and she is the image of Gran in all ways. Looks like her, talks like her and there's that same lively personality and sparkle in the eye. The little boy is her great-grandson. She's got a firm grip on all that chocolate.
The aged can tell us so much. Now that I am aged I find it hard to see me in this role.
ReplyDeleteYes, Tabor, I used to think "older but wiser" was true but now I'm there I'm not so sure. However, Aunty Edie tells me I'm still young and compared to 99 I am. I'll hang on to that thought for a while.
ReplyDeleteWishing her a lovely, beautiful, fabulous birthday!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure she had just that, Mimi. She is much loved.
DeleteI love it when elderly people still are quick thinkers, I remember my nana having lots to say as she got older.
ReplyDeleteAunty Edie is as sharp as a tack, still with a lively sense of humour.
ReplyDeleteMay we all be so fortunate to have a long and fulfilling life. She looks like a real charmer.
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