I had a birthday a couple of weeks ago. I don't pay much attention to them these days, but as birthday's go...it was very nice. Cards, calls, presents and dinner out with a couple of my kids. I was thinking more about my mother-in-law's birthday three days before mine. She turned 96. Now THAT puts things in perspective! Nana may not hear or see very well these days, and she may be a little wobbly without her walker; but she's still as sharp as a tack. She's amazing. She enjoyed those few days around her birthday going out to lunch and dinner with her family...including Jenna and I. Nana never changes...she's always been strong, loving....and 'young-at-heart.' She's truly an inspiration to all of us.
Here's Nana doing Facetime with Olive on Jen's IPad....she's amazed at what technology can do these days. Aren't we all? Have a good week everyone. ~Joy xo
That shot of Nana and Olive is so sweet. When you see connections like, when getting together in real life would be difficult, if not impossible, then all this crazy technology is far worth it.
Posted by: Tara R. | February 04, 2013 at 01:10 PM
Yay for Nana!!!!
Posted by: Kay Dennison | February 04, 2013 at 05:48 PM
That picture of your mother-in-law and Olive is so beautiful. Happy birthday, Joy, and many more :D
Posted by: genevieve | February 05, 2013 at 05:17 AM
Happy birthday! I was thinking how much my late MIL would have enjoyed owning an I-Pad. She did get bored with the fare on TV.
Posted by: Hattie | February 05, 2013 at 01:20 PM
I'm thinking I love your Nana. I firmly believe in living your life as best you can for as long as you can. Don's Dad died this year at age 96 - and until the very end, was beating everyone at scrabble. My Hero!
Posted by: [email protected] | February 06, 2013 at 06:11 PM
Happy birthday you, and happy birthday Nana. And I reckon you probably will be like Nana.
Posted by: Jen | February 07, 2013 at 04:50 PM
Belated happy birthday wishes to you dear Joy. You brighten many lives; so, I'm glad to see that you have family who brighten yours.
Hugs!
Posted by: Cop Car | February 09, 2013 at 02:14 PM
Happy late b-day.I have written afew time about my MIL (Nannie).Testerday would have been her 87th birthday.We still missher greatly.She has been gone 6yrs and the grandkids still talk about her.
I know this is late,but best wishes for you and yours.
Poohpa
Posted by: Tee Lowe | February 12, 2013 at 05:46 AM
Sorry I missed your birthday. But wish you happiness from this day forward. hugs. :) The photo is a treasure. I love people of her generation. They are amazing. And we are all blessed to know them.
Posted by: Grammy E | February 17, 2013 at 01:57 AM
Nana is a great role model! I want to be like her if/when I grow up!
Posted by: Kay Dennison | April 07, 2013 at 03:46 PM