Wednesday, July 17, 2024

Helen at 101

Helen holds the newest twig on her family
tree, Hanzo, born June 3rd.
One year ago we gathered in Hawaii to celebrate Helen's 100th birthday.

This year, with most of the attendees traveling, we conferenced on Zoom. Everyone took turns reminiscing about favorite memories of Helen.

When talking with the nonagenarians and centenarians in my family, I've found that they are especially pleased when we mention moments that everyone, maybe even they, had forgotten. These moments are concrete evidence that they will be remembered after they're gone, proof that their lives had meaning.

May I be so lucky.

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