When you awaken each morning, what is your first thought?  Do you think about the activities you plan to do?  Do you say your morning prayers?  What is the most important thing in your life today?  Do you spend some time asking yourself that question?  The answer may be the joy you are expecting.  You may be going to spend time with grandchildren.  We all know, as grandparents, this is a great reason to feel joy when we awaken in the morning.

Last weekend, I attended a reception hosted by the sons of their 90 year old mother.  It was a delightful reception.  The “Star of the Show” was Marie Oslund, herself.  I remember when I first met her about 45 years ago, that she was one of the most beautiful ladies I had ever met.  As the years went by and our paths crossed often, her beauty remained.  Granted, this beauty was enhanced by her happy personality, her inside beauty shone through.

We may question ourselves, do we strive to be joyful when we arise in the morning?  Do we have some of Marie’s attributes?  Do we also, strive to give others happiness, through love, like a compliment, a small gift, or just a phone call, which reminds me that Marie is on the phoning committee of a sorority chapter, Laureate Beta, we both belong to.  She lends her voice to make others enjoy the day because she called.

I wrote a poem long ago, that is a tribute to her in the wordage and sentiment.  I wrote it for those celebrating their 80 th birthdays, but here, I will change it to 90 years!    It goes like this:

                                          Cobwebs of Life

I was just thinking….

I have been chasing the cobwebs of life now, for nigh onto 90 years! 90 years  of sweeping the dust from the nooks and crannies of my mind.

T’wasn’t always easy!  When I was young, dust gathered in every corner…I took daily joy for granted!  See that cobweb there?  See the harmony and rythm in it?  Just as the cobweb, each of us has his rightful place in the scheme of God’s creation…

Let us spare some time to be grateful for it,  Every day this task must be done.

Yes……90 years….I have been at it and my job is not yet finished.

C1970 Evanell

With her vitality and accomplishments, I believe Marie will reach one hundred and we can have another reception!  We could all emulate this great lady’s attributes and messages of love.  She has contributed years to community activities in her lifetime. 

She’s still a beautiful lady, defying age, which is probably because of her wonderful attitude about life and her charming personality.

CONGRATULATIONS AND H APPY BIRTHDAY, MY FRIEND!

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