BIRTHDAY PARTY

   A three day drive, that includes no after dark driving hours brings us up from our southern home located at the confluence of Arizona, California , and Nevada, to Canada's most western province, Vernon, British Columbia.  We arranged for a surprise birthday party for my mother July 22.  She was born on July 22, 1923, so  we tried to tuck in her 90 years of happy living into a birthday party for relatives and friends.  To make that day even more special Great Britain's heir to their throne was born on July 22 also. It seems that July 22 will be a very busy day with all the celebrations going on in the future for July 22.

    Among the birthday cards she received was one  from Tova and  Walter, neighbours during her 12 years at The Regency.  After giving up her car, another close friend Joan, a retired school  administrator was there to share her special moments.  Walter had been a Merchant Seaman during the Second World War, so he was a main stay plying the water of the world seas, and helping win the war in dangerous waters.   The words on their card said:  "Dear Sue, 90 years of living is quite a milestone to have reached.  You are an awesome lady, and we are happy to call you our friend.  Love and may God bless you,  Tova and Walt".  Thanks to everyone who made her day special...Ken.