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Hello 18

11/18/2020

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Dear Readers, 
Many of you have read about mom. Here she is at here finest! 
Thanks, as always, for reading, Elizabeth
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Martha E. Walsh
Presence at Ninety Four
 
I walked into her room. The sun was shining through the blue and white sheer curtains. Mom was sitting at her white rod iron breakfast table surrounded by the last of her belongings, a curio cabinet filled with ornate treasures, family photos on every surface, and a red Christmas bow over her bed. She was dressed in her white jacket with carefully selected broaches, black and white leopard blouse, and signature tam, exuding elegance.  
 
She had an expectant look on her face like something was about to happen. It was a Thursday, last Thursday, her 94th birthday. We tied a “Happy Birthday” balloon to her walker and took a ceremonial tour around her assisted living residence. There were mostly congratulatory greetings, a few short conversations, and recognition from the aid who had dressed her that morning admiring her handiwork. 
 
We settled in the living room and read cards from her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and friends. There were many. It took a while. We got back into the elevator and retired to her room to indulge ourselves in hot tea and whoopie pies. 
 
Happy Birthday Mom


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8 Comments
Martha Kilcoyne
11/18/2020 03:38:26 pm

Perfect!!! Thanks Elizabeth for making mom's Birthday so special. luv, M

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Elizabeth
11/19/2020 09:17:42 am

She had a great day!

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Pat Watkins
11/18/2020 04:35:05 pm

Your mother was always a fashion plate! Even now she looks so elegant. Belated birthday wishes to Martha.

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Elizabeth
11/18/2020 09:01:00 pm

Yes, she's still got the fashion and charm! Thanks

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Mary Whitmore
11/18/2020 07:25:47 pm

Thanks for sharing your Mother's 94th birthday. It was great to meet the famous Martha through your writing.

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Elizabeth Kilcoyne
11/18/2020 09:04:38 pm

I'm trying to preserve her legacy for the family. Thanks for reading.

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Denis L Robert
11/19/2020 08:32:49 am

Love this birthday blog!

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Elizabeth
11/19/2020 09:16:26 am

Denis, Thanks for doing so much for mom.

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