tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post8159083679621515813..comments2024-03-22T18:15:57.909-04:00Comments on A Haven for Vee: Birthday Plans for a 100 Year OldVeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-40512232143063614042009-10-13T01:07:31.384-04:002009-10-13T01:07:31.384-04:00Well, one thing for sure, do tell her Happy Birthd...Well, one thing for sure, do tell her Happy Birthday from me and my family!! My father's side seems to have those who turn 100. Let's see...my grandfather was 100, one of his sisters lived to 102 and the other to 101. At the time, President Clinton sent them a nice certificate and birthday greeting. All I can tell you is to do whatever you can do to get it in the newspaper, to the President and to your local senator, congressman and governor. It is a big deal to be that age!!! Imagine all of the history she has taken in!! Maybe it you can record her and have her tell us what the most memorable times she had were.<br /><br />God bless you all,<br />beckySweet Cottage Dreamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05585280807777813283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-11778024745164183262009-10-12T23:48:32.349-04:002009-10-12T23:48:32.349-04:00Popping my head in to say hi to you Vee. Looks lik...Popping my head in to say hi to you Vee. Looks like you've been very busy lately.<br /><br />100 years old is amazing...I hope I am Blessed to live that long.<br />Hugs to you,<br />RobinBittersweetPunkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14661858934587897961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-56631405033542599642009-10-11T23:38:26.347-04:002009-10-11T23:38:26.347-04:00What a blessing to have such a loving family aroun...What a blessing to have such a loving family around her to celebrate her 100th birthday. Happy Birthday to your Nan and I pray that God will continue to shower his blessings of healing on your mother. <br />Hugs,<br />CathieCatherine Holmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09177333835151082088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-64109049743491660522009-10-10T14:57:37.343-04:002009-10-10T14:57:37.343-04:00We enjoyed a wonderful 100th with our grandma'...We enjoyed a wonderful 100th with our grandma's - husbands and mine. My suggestions are to keep it simple, enjoy lots of visiting, and have traditional family favorites on the food department. We spent time looking at grandma keepsakes like old pictures and school report cards. Grandma played her Jews harp for us. Lots of sharing and appreciating. Blessings to her - and to your dear mother - and to you too! I have been missing you.<br /><br />Love<br />LaTeaDahAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-5429604058941250602009-10-10T14:30:38.451-04:002009-10-10T14:30:38.451-04:00Wishing I could be at her birthday party...hope it...Wishing I could be at her birthday party...hope it's a wild one, and everyone gets to dance!<br />Hugs to the Birthday Girl!!!<br />SandiSandi McBridehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09033518416111957858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-65324544248078064272009-10-10T06:41:17.188-04:002009-10-10T06:41:17.188-04:00Wow! Happy Birthday to her! It is good for your Mo...Wow! Happy Birthday to her! It is good for your Mother to have something to occupy her, so working on the celebrations is a good thing. I don't have any ideas - I'm a bad party planner LOL. Just bring lots of tissues, I'm sure you'll need them with the power point presentation (which I don't know how to do but my daughter uses it all time for school)!<br />ManuelaManuela@A Cultivated Nesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08282273791971364124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-89939414259176064142009-10-09T21:46:49.647-04:002009-10-09T21:46:49.647-04:00How wonderful, please pass along my birthday wishe...How wonderful, please pass along my birthday wishes!<br />I am sure whatever you do, it will be a lovely time surrounded by love ones!<br /><br />Blessings!<br />~NadineNadinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975125019581254008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-67829005308329609952009-10-09T20:37:15.410-04:002009-10-09T20:37:15.410-04:00How absolutely wonderful. She sounds like a wonde...How absolutely wonderful. She sounds like a wonderful woman to have the attentions of the grandchildren and great grandchildren.<br /><br />I know you'll figure it out and it will be perfect. I agree that your mother most likely benefits from being involved in the planning.<br /><br />Becky K.Becky K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10531485758141842829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-67203508363017492502009-10-09T19:28:02.302-04:002009-10-09T19:28:02.302-04:00How wonderful! It would be wonderful get her wis...How wonderful! It would be wonderful get her wisdom of all of those years written down or on tape....<br /><br />I remember asking my Mom what one piece of advice she would give me after her 80 years of living....she said, "Don't ever let anyone talk you out of doing something you want to do."<br /><br />Good advice<br />Hugs,<br />PennyPenny from Enjoying The Simple Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01480355122441712250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-68020100458366034682009-10-09T19:16:55.646-04:002009-10-09T19:16:55.646-04:00Good evening Vee, This is so wonderful. I love tha...Good evening Vee, This is so wonderful. I love that the grands are all getting together to make the day extra special. I love the idea of the video. Usually these types of celebrations go by so fast and it's nice to sit back with with a nice cup of tea and enjoy them at a later date. I hope all of you have a wonderful time ♥ Please extend birthday wishes to your grand from us.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-29321748808538198382009-10-09T17:59:43.766-04:002009-10-09T17:59:43.766-04:00What a wonderful and momentous occasion for you al...What a wonderful and momentous occasion for you all! I think your Nan will feel the love and attention of the day no matter what you do. <br />The power point presentation sounds wonderful and I'll join in with everyone that it would be nice if you could video tape her answering some questions about herself and her life and some memories so that future generations will know her. You don't have to wait for her party to do that of course.<br /><br />My D-I-L's grandmother recently turned 90 and they made a beautiful scrapbook of her life as a present.Relatives, past neighbors and friends sent in photos, and written memories about her, and each child and grandchild also wrote beautiful memories about her. It was all read to her for weeks afterward and she really enjoyed it.Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoritihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08922525910685129822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-61882266755454517862009-10-09T17:07:24.164-04:002009-10-09T17:07:24.164-04:00A party - what fun! I'm sure that she'll l...A party - what fun! I'm sure that she'll love seeing everyone and spending time with the family. Everything else will just be icing on the cake (so to speak).<br /><br />Sending your Gram love and birthday wishes for a new year of luck and happiness!<br /><br />I'm so glad that you like my snowmen. They were a work of love!<br /><br />:D<br />LeannThe Old Parsonagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07565689282935790616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-36926701659802170692009-10-09T16:37:59.006-04:002009-10-09T16:37:59.006-04:00How wonderful! I see some good ideas in the commen...How wonderful! I see some good ideas in the comments! I know it will be special! WOW! HUGS to your precious Nan!!~Lavender Dreamer~https://www.blogger.com/profile/06298191144517740164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-51057463191903932692009-10-09T16:00:39.548-04:002009-10-09T16:00:39.548-04:00Definitely video tape her or tape record her memor...Definitely video tape her or tape record her memories. We did this with my great grandmother and I treasure it to this day!Terri Steffeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02544793349029524184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-50279794002550803332009-10-09T13:49:00.501-04:002009-10-09T13:49:00.501-04:00Hi Vee, I've come out of "hiding" ju...Hi Vee, I've come out of "hiding" just to wish your Nan a happy birthday! If I had any advice at all, it would be to keep things as simple as absolutely possible. Relax and enjoy the celebration. Your gift to your grandmother has already been given in the special care you and John provide her each day. Let the grands finish their power point presentation. Maybe you could provide the tissues. With affection, Kathy<br />P.S. All is well in Central Vermont.Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12359123604840243466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-61862477589897166642009-10-09T13:35:32.563-04:002009-10-09T13:35:32.563-04:00I have been to one party for a 100 year old. It w...I have been to one party for a 100 year old. It was my husband's great aunt, Mabel. She was in a home then so it was basically a cake and ice cream affair. How wonderful that your dear Nan has reached this milestone. I imagine she would be happy to just be surrounded by her family and loved ones. I hope it all comes together smoothly for you. My prayers continue.Happy@Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15748146424809856063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-12955431120065333642009-10-09T13:10:47.671-04:002009-10-09T13:10:47.671-04:00First off, it is so nice to find posts here, and c...First off, it is so nice to find posts here, and comments in my blog. So nice. I could get used to this again, you know. :-) And I'm sure you could too.<br /><br />Oh my, I don't have any ideas to add. I'm not much of a one, for thinking up these kinds of suggestions anyway. You already have that Power Point presentation {??????????} by the Grands. And there will be food, I'm sure. <br /><br />Plus, if it goes as planned, each person will have a little bit to "say." So you'll probably have some time taken up, with that. -sigh- In other words, I don't have a clue.<br /><br />Except that at 100, the Birthday Girl may not want too much planned, anyway. It could be tiring...<br /><br />Gentle hugs,<br />Aunt AmeliaAuntie sezzzzzz...https://www.blogger.com/profile/16170232476926222740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-3563250595958287172009-10-09T12:12:38.009-04:002009-10-09T12:12:38.009-04:00I don't think I have ever personally met anyon...I don't think I have ever personally met anyone who is 100 years old. Wish I could join your party! That is most special. <br /><br />I will pray that all your plans come together...that your mother is well enough to join in the celebrations...and that Nan is as spry and spunky as ever. May your tribute to her first 100 years be honouring to her...and inspiring to all who are there.Judy https://www.blogger.com/profile/00929685771427155673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-38957105047877138842009-10-09T11:34:03.713-04:002009-10-09T11:34:03.713-04:00Amen to all the above suggestions.
Hug your Nan...Amen to all the above suggestions. <br /><br />Hug your Nan and Mom tight, okay?Packrathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02986387347283221427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-22439507110085464092009-10-09T11:22:29.391-04:002009-10-09T11:22:29.391-04:00W>O>W> 100 years old! Amazing! You're...W>O>W> 100 years old! Amazing! You're so blessed to still have your Nan. I'll be praying for the logistics, locations, and details to all just flow together and make it a huge happy event for Nanny, your mom, and your family!<br /><br />I agree with the recording thing, whether video or audio. It will be a treasure in the years to come!Vickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07741431727993692456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-62962522352167122422009-10-09T11:09:20.948-04:002009-10-09T11:09:20.948-04:00Definitely tape or video tape her! It'll be a...Definitely tape or video tape her! It'll be a treasured heirloom for all of your family for generations to come! Her life, in her words!<br /><br />I'd have the little members of your family present something to her - maybe a lovely scrapbook of all of the family with their blessings, stories, and favorite things about her written beside their photos. <br /><br />Best of luck with whatever you decide to do! I'm sure she'll feel loved and blessed to be acknowledged in such a special way by the people she loves the most!Judy@cutest-little-things.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10642673291427189421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-4087884071093524912009-10-09T09:31:21.953-04:002009-10-09T09:31:21.953-04:00Vee she will be happy with what ever you all do. M...Vee she will be happy with what ever you all do. Maybe you could vidio tape her speaking about her early life of if she won't agree to that maybe tape record a conversation with her and her daughter or some others will to talk. With all the new equipment, we can now have a vocal record of our loved ones.<br />QMMAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com