On September 17, 2022, now that the Coronavirus numbers were improved, my friends held the big birthday celebration that they’d been trying to have for me since 2020. My 92nd birthday party was held at the Hilton DoubleTree in Whittier, California. Eighty-four friends and relatives helped to make this event one of the highlights of my life. I wrote the following poem for the occasion:
My 92nd Birthday
It looks like the third time’s a charm
We finally made it here.
What a way to commemorate
My 92nd year!
I’m happy that you’ve come
To help me celebrate.
I think that being 92
Is really kind of great!
As a nonagenarian, I get to do
Whatever I want to do.
Nothing embarrasses me,
But I might embarrass you!
I say anything I want, and
Don’t always do as I’m told.
People just smile indulgently
And say “It’s okay, ‘cause she’s old.”
I’ll remember this night forever
As I’m basking in its glow.
Let’s all do this again when
I hit the big one-oh-oh!
Lois McKinney
September 2022
Thnx
Cheers!
Oh, Lois, I have been absolutely horrible in reconnecting with you. I haven’t been myself since David passed on December 15, 2022. I’ve been trying to keep up with the house, children, grandchildren, taking care of my mom, working (which I retired April 25th of this year, and trying to get through each day with minimal breakdowns. I hope that you’re doing well. If you have a minute or so, please feel free to contact me. Your RT Vanderbilt minor employee, Tammy