"Christmas in July?" you might ask. Yes, that is what the residents of Fairland Village (a retirement home) in Johannesburg were treated to this past Thursday.
...and what a lovely idea too: to be able to enjoy a Christmas feast in the middle of winter in South Africa. The little village was abuzz with excitement for a good number of weeks as residents pooled their creativity with table decorations, menu's, place settings and ideas. It certainly was a privelege for me to share the excitement of about 50 golden people.
This is a picture of me and my beautiful, graceful 88year old mother. Not many daughters can say that they have had the privilege to ensure the comfort and happiness of their mothers in their golden years. I am very proud of my mom and the manner in which she has shouldered the difficulties in her life. She is a beautiful, loving and warm person, who cares about all her friends and a shining example to those around her. Mom, if you don't know by now:...
I LOVE YOU!
Obviously she is also very well liked by her fellow villagers too.
This is a picture of Mom and her special friend, Sue, just prior to the big lunch.
The kitchen staff were excellent in their food preparation, serving the residents, but especially their happy disposition which was totally contagious.
So to every one out there...it doesn't matter if the timing is supposedly wrong. There is no time like now! so...
It looks like it was a festive affair. That is a lovely photo of you and your mom, I'm sure when you are 88 you are going to be just as beautiful and graceful. Your mom is lucky to have such a loving, caring daughter to look after her.
ReplyDeleteThat's so wonderful! And what a great photo of you and your mother! You're both beautiful!
ReplyDeleteKaren
Very nice! It would be so good to see you all in person sometime!
ReplyDeleteKryna