This post is dedicated to a friend who is having a birthday today. Betts is a friend in a million, believe me. I think she turns 79 today, but you would never believe it when I tell you about her. She has more energy and vitality for life than anyone I know. She doesn't miss a beat. I always have to laugh out loud with some of the things she says. Yet, she has a heart bigger than any I've ever seen.
The amazing thing is she isn't one who just talks about what needs to be done about a problem. She actually gets in there and gets her hands dirty. But while she is getting the job done she is having the time of her life. Everything is done with a flare like no other.
When our windows needed repair at the church, she provided the monies to repair them. When we needed $1,000 to open our account for the Recycle Project, she didn't bat an eye. Now that we are planning our Big Burger Bash Festival, she once again is ahead of the game, planning her pink Minnie Mouse like outfit to wear. Our receptions always have her signature flowers and doilies on every table. She walked, passing out invites to our church to everyone watching the 4th of July parade, as our float progressed down Main St.. At every special church service her signature geraniums would mysteriously appear around the front lawn. She'll walk your legs off at the Relay for Life event. But she can do that because she still enters 5k runs. The first 1 mile race I saw her in she was running in hiking boots, which didn't slow her down one bit. Her eyes and ears are always tuned to what needs to be done before anyone is even aware there is a need.
Her plans for celebrating her birthday are to take a zip line wearing her pink outfit, visualizing herself like the GEICO pig squealing,"Wheeee!" all the way. That image defines Betts. Living life the way life was meant to be led. I hope I can live it with even an ounce of her gusto. Happy birthday, Betts and many more to come! You go girl!
Happy Birthday, Betts!
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