Today is Mother's 97th birthday.
It was very interesting to see how Concord Place celebrates the birthdays of the residents. After she ate lunch in her room, we wheeled her down to the dining room.
There was a beautiful large birthday cake inscribed to Marian, and all of the residents sang Happy Birthday. I cut the cake and Dick served it. Betsy dished up the ice cream and served the punch.
There were a couple of very gracious toasts from the residents. Mr. Petertyl, who is 102 years old, raised his plastic cup of punch and said, "I am honored and pleased to attend your birthday."
It was all very nicely done, and everyone had a good time. Mother was quite touched by the whole thing.
