Happy Birthday Aunt Ella. Today is her 95th birthday. I haven't seen her in two years but at 93 she was healthy, happy and strong. I believe she is slowing down a bit. She sounds a little tired on the phone and her letters have a new, quiet tone. But she still lives in her one bedroom apartment down the hall from her sister my Aunt Pauline (who will be 99 in September!)
Aunt Ella stands out by her short stature. All her sisters are at least 5'8" and her brothers were all well over six feet. She is very generous and has a hearty giggle. Her beautiful thick gray hair is short and stylish.
I love her jewelry. I think she has kept every piece she's ever had. It's mostly costume and big and colorful. She remembers who gave her what and always wants me to select whatever I'd like. Today I'm wearing a small rhinestone pin in the shape of a flower that she gave to me last time I saw her. I have it on so that I will have her close to me all day. If I'm lucky, I will have inherited her strong genes.
Happy Birthday Aunt Ella. I hope to see you sometime soon.
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Amazing women. Pauline babysat for us and my younger brother still talks about how she taught him to play pinochle.
Happy, happy birthday Ella and love to you and Pauline. You two are beyond inspiring!
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