Tuesday, May 23, 1939
143rd Day–222 Days to Follow
Mary went to Tempe to take a Geography test.
Gertrude called.
The Mother-Daughter banquet was held. Bill and Inez played a duet.
Kenyon baby came.
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Today I share a birthday with Memo’s oldest daughter Mary. She’s in her 90s but still here, would still be driving and teaching if given the opportunity, and I’m trailing behind her at this new number 34.
This year was such a marked contrast from last, when so many friends and family members gathered and blew my mind with their presence. This year, quieter. Shared a celebration with my roommate’s sister, and a house full of family, but not my family. Leaving me feeling loved but ready to make my own life, my own family, traditions waiting to be created with someone new.
There was delicious food, a sparkly birthday cake, cards and gifts, and the all-day gift of rain. Waking and falling asleep to this late spring drizzle has been a present for my parched soul. Maybe something there will start to grow again.
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