I always liked that song by Kool & the Gang, but last week, we must’ve sung that song at least 30 times. I was in Chicago celebrating Mildred Bergeron, the surrogate mother to two of my oldest friends and me. She’s the only mom left among us, but oh, what a mom. She turned 95, and she was the highlight of each venue we chose to place her on the universal stage of celebration. What?!!
We took her to a Stepper’s set, and when we brought her to the dance floor and told the DJ her age, the whole room gasped in amazement. Why? She was on the dance floor doing the Twine with us! Well…we are all in our 70’s, some 80’s, but 95?! When we returned to our seats, people were coming to rub elbows with her in hopes of her vibe rubbing off on them.
At her party, she danced and broke it down to the floor. (I would be crawling). And when we finished singing a Stevie Wonder Happy Birthday and left the privacy of our designated room, the whole restaurant was singing to Momma Mildred. And when they heard her age, they were shocked. One man was trying to flirt. What?!
We had a great time, four friends and their mom in gratitude for life – what a gift. There’s more.
My friend, Pat Kline, opened her home to welcome VBGold Creations, and friends came to play cards, eat, laugh, and buy my jewelry. Everybody wanted to know when/how I started making my creations. You see? That’s what we do when a Senior embarks on a new venture; we encourage them.
Yes, I’m gifted; I am supported by love/blessings, and it has no boundaries. Hey…Mama Mildred says the same thing! “Celebrate Good Times. Come On!”
Joy Juice
So many times these days, I catch myself in tears. Many transitions are taking place, but my tears are for the gratitude I feel – that I can emote about Samara Joy’s new song or Luther’s old one, that I see my family and friends flourishing, and for those who have touched my life. Indeed, I am in recognition of my gifts, and I hope you are too.
Tears cannot bring you joy, but joy can bring you tears. – African Proverb
“It’s all good/love/God” – Victorine
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