Even though my paternal grandmother was actually older than this grandmother when she died, she was pretty much out of it in the end. This grandmother, on the other hand, still has much of her mental and physical health. even though she is obese, does not believe in exercise, is not a fan of food therapy, and comes from a family of only average longevity/health. She seems a statistical anomaly to us.
John adds: The Celebration was well attended with relatives from both Sun-Lings maternal and paternal sides, Grandmother's former students (she was a teacher), Sun-Ling's mother's university colleagues, in-laws, neighbors, and more.
New Year's Eve morning we wake up to a dusting of snow on the rooftops outside our Airbnb apartment in the Luwan District of Shanghai.
The Celebration Banquet.
Sun-Ling speaks of Grandmother's long life.
Grandmother cuts the cake with help from Sun-Ling's mother.
Sun-Ling, brother, sister and 2nd Cousins.
2 comments:
It looks like the birthday celebration was a success and well attended. The birthday cake is very impressive! Your grandmother looks fantastic. I am so impressed that she doesn’t have any wrinkles. Please wish her a happy birthday for me. It has been many years since I have seen her but remember he fondly. Wow - didn’t expect to see snow.
Liz, The birthday cake was also quite tasty. We "took away" 5 or 6 large pieces and ate them for breakfast on several mornings. -john
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