It’s something of a milestone isn’t it? One hundred years on this earth.
Born at the start of a war. Lived through another and another…
Witness to a changed and ever changing world, but always ready to embrace the new.
My grandmother.
Still as sharp, as interesting, as vocal.
Frustrated by a body betrayed by age.
Remembering too many, but remembered by many more.
Generations to follow, stories to be passed.
A 100th birthday is something to celebrate. And, boy, was it celebrated. Bells rang and sang in town, a red carpet rolled out as welcome, a party held, gifts presented. A card from the Queen, a Papal Blessing. A video message from Daniel O’Donnell; the winner I suspect.
A hundred years, hard to comprehend. So many memories, so many people, so many lives encountered and influenced.
A milestone indeed. And, I am so glad I was able to celebrate with her; I wouldn’t have missed it.
Wishing my amazing grandmother a very happy 100th birthday.
Wow, 100 years. A huge happy birthday to your grandmother. It’s incredible to think of everything she must have seen during the last century. Sounds like she had a lovely party xxx
Thank you Leigh, it is amazing to think of all the world events she has witnessed x
Oh that really is a magic moment. Treasure it!
Much love xx
Thank you lovely x
Oh. My. Goodness Sara! Happy hundred years to your beautiful Grandma! Bet she’sgot some stories ;-) xxx #magicmoments
She really does :) Thank you Renee x
Wow what beautiful lady! 100 years!! That is amazing!! A very HAPPY birthday to your Grandmother x
Thank you very much x
Wow, what an age to achieve. Happy 100th birthday to your grandmother. She must have many a story to tell about what she’s seen throughout her life. Popping in from Magic Moments.
She has lots of amazing stories :)
Wonderful Sara, a beautiful tribute to your Grandmother and as you say, what a milestone!
Thank you Suzanne x
Wow! Happy Birthday indeed to a grand-lady. I bet she received birthday greetings from the Queen ;) #whatsthestory.
Thank you Dean x
A big Happy Birthday to your Grandma, she looks absolutely beautiful and definitely not anywhere near her 100 years. Hope it was an awesome party!
Thank you, the party was lovely x
So so wonderful that you could be there to celebrate such a wonderful day I bet that meant more to her then a message from the queen….but perhaps not the message from Daniel o’donell haha!! Xx
Daniel definitely wins :)
Happy Birthday to your Grandma. One of my grandmothers made it to 100 which I think is really special. The other one is still going strong so who knows maybe she will too.
I agree, I think it’s really special, such an incredible milestone x
Awww pretty lady! Happy 100th! Your words here are just the sweetest too. #MagicMoments
Thank you Merlinda x
100 really is a milestone and like you say, difficult to comprehend really! Amazing and lovely that you were able to celebrate with her.xx
It really is difficult to imagine!
Happy Birthday wishes to your wonderful grandmother, oh to live so long and see so much x
Absolutely, what a lifetime of experiences x
What an amazing milestone birthday. How much the world has changed in your grandmother’s lifetime. So glad you were able to celebrate with her and hope she had a wonderful birthday x
It’s hard to imagine how much change she has witnessed. I’m so glad I was able to go to the celebrations x
Wow!! Huge Happy Birthday wishes xx
Thank you!
What a milestone! A true magic moment. Just like I said before last time you posted a photo of her, she looks much younger!
Thank you Mel, she is amazing for her age x
Ah, amazing! What a wonderfully special occasion. My Grampa is 96 and also completely sharp but frustrated by an ageing body. We’re so lucky to have them in our lives :) xx
You’re right, we are very lucky x
Wow! She sounds like an incredible lady. Happy Birthday to her! x #MagicMoments
Thank you Aby x
Amazing lady :)
I have a Great Aunt of 98 that I’m sure has more of her marbles left than the rest of us. She makes me laugh when she talks about visiting her friends in the “old people’s home.” Thank you for sharing Sara, bet she was filled with joy to see you on this special day :) x
She was very surprised, in a good way!
Definitely a good life lived to get to 100. Happy birthday to her.
Absolutely, thank you x
Happy birthday to your incredible Grandma – she looks amazing for her age! So happy you were able to come over and celebrate with her x
Thank you Izzie x
Wow – Happy Birthday to your Grandmother and may she see many more. She looks such a wonderful lady who I think I would very much like to share a cup of tea and a chat with.
Thank you – she does enjoy a cup of tea and a chat :)
100 not out, eh? ;)
That’s a good age and she looks absolutely fantastic.
What’s her secret?
Please say gin and chocolate. :) X
Oh, I certainly hope so!
Popping over from Share with me. Hope you’re all recovering well from the party x
Thank you Tas :)
Wow, one hundred! She looks totally amazing, doesn’t she?! I hope you all had a really lovely party Sara – what a special time, and special memories too! Xx
Yes, she really does look amazing. We had a lovely time, thank you x
Oh Sara this is such a beautiful tribute to your strong amazing grandmother. Who looks amazing for her age and I bet she lives a lot longer too by the sounds of it. Amazing that you got to come home and be with her on her amazing special day! Lovely post. Thank you so much for linking up to Share With Me #sharewithme
Thank you Jenny, I was so glad that I was able to be there x
Happy 100th birthday to your Grandma! I am so glad you got to come over and celebrate this milestone with her x #sharewithme
So am I, thank you x
That is really amazing! In fact, it’s an honour to have someone like that in your life. My grandmother was a wonderful lady too, she passed away at 88. #sharewithme
You’re right Tarana, it is an honour x
Gorgeous post :-) What a wonderful pic too.
Embracing change is not a quality many of us possess.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
No it’s not, we could learn a thing or two from my grandmother :)
What an amazing milestone indeed. I bet she can tell quite a few tales. Happy 100th Birthday #sharewithme
She certainly can :)
Grace & Lucas says – Happy Birthday to Nanny Mom!!! WOW!! A letter from the Queen is very cool. We’d like to invite Nanny Mom to be an honourary member of the GL Gang as she sounds VERY cool xx #sharewithme
I’m sure she would love that!
What an amazing milestone and I think your Nan looks amazing. The legacy that she has for you guys is astonishing. Happy Birthday to your Nan xx #sharewithme
Thank you Cathie x
100 years.. it’s mind boggling really isn’t it?! She looks pretty good on it too! Sounds like an amazing celebration – I hope she carries on loving llife! Xxx #sharewithme
Thank you Sam, it was a lovely celebration x
Wow. 100! A beautiful tribute to an amazing woman x x x
Thank you Susanne x
Oh Sara this is just wonderful, I adore the photo! She looks amazing for 100 too. I bet she has some incredible stories. So glad you got to celebrate with her and see you mum and sister. Hope you’ve settled back into the swing :)
Thank you Charly x And, I’m getting there!
oh wow!! i am sending the biggest of hugs to your lovely Grandma Sara .. what a really lovely achievement
thanks for linking up with #MagicMoments
Thank you Jaime x
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