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!
Happy Birthday to Marie. What a beautiful blessing!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Julie! I would say I hope to be as fit as she is when I'm 100, but I don't think I'm that fit now!
ReplyDeleteHappy 100th Birthday Great Grandma! Love you!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Great Grandma!! You are an amazing woman and I hope you had a wonderful birthday! I love you so much! -Jessie
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to our Matriach. You are the one who taught us how to love and the right way to live. You have always been there to share your love of Christ with us. You gently let us know when we are in the wrong and positively and lovingly guide us to the right. I am so glad that you are my Aunt. Enjoy the 100th Happy Birtday that you deserve. I'm sorry I can't be there today to celebrate in person. Know that my love is with you always in the same way that I feel yours with me. All my love to you.
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Carol
What wonderful wishes for a wonderful woman!
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