Marie Rickert moved into Emerald Meadows, our Assisted Living community in Grand Rapids, Michigan, a little more than a year ago. She was 98 at the time and finally decided it might be nice to have someone take care of her, the way she had seen a family friend receiving care at Emerald Meadows. So she moved in, made friends, and this week celebrated her 100th birthday with friends, family, balloons, flowers, cake, tears, and laughter.
As far as anyone at Emerald Meadows knows, this is the first time they've celebrated a 100th birthday! Take a look at the video below — and post a comment to wish Marie Rickert a Happy 100th!
