Real Senior Citizens

This morning, I e-mailed photos of the girls to one of my favorite seniors, Cathrine Akers. Cathrine has been a close family friend for years. She was the daughter of my grandparents' best friends; she was my great aunt's childhood friend; she is the mother of my father's dear friend; and she has been a surrogate grandmother to me since my own grandmother's passing. I feel very blessed to have known Cathrine throughout my life. I love her laughter , her kindness, and her positive outlook. Most of all, I truly admire her faith. Not everyone is as fortunate as I am to have known women from previous generations. I knew three great-grandmothers, both my paternal and maternal grandmothers, lots of great-aunts, and friends from their era. The lessons that I have learned from them will hopefully stay with me for the rest of my life, and the greatest lesson is an appreciation for friends, family and the simple pleasures of life. Thanks to Cathrine and the all my beloved relatives and friends who have already gone to meet their Lord. You are my inspiration - you help me stay grounded and be "real" never phony.