Cousins
Last weekend, Mary and Josh (my daughter and son) and I were invited to celebrate my cousin Merlyn's 90th Birthday! Merlyn brought along her lifelong friend Marilyn (they met in kindergarten!) - don't they make 90 look great?! And what a beautiful day we had for this party in a park! Marilyn and cousin Merlyn's mom Myrle was my dad Byrle's twin, and when my folks married in her parents home, my cousin played the piano for the ceremony. Their older brother, our Uncle Ole, lived to 103, and Merlyn helped organize a 100th BD party for him nearly 20 years ago! Josh and Mary I'm so happy my kids joined me for this celebration! Our other first cousin, Ole's son John (94) wasn't able to come, but we were happy that Merlyn's brother Don (79) and his wife Lori made it. Our folks' cousin Carolyn is nearly 100 - Merlyn phones her regularly for a chat. Merlyn shared my mom's birthday, and they always enjoyed each other, and sent cards in celebration. ...