Family Celebrations

We made a quick trip to upstate New York last weekend. A 2 ½ day, 900 mile journey accentuated by bad traffic and expensive hotel rooms thanks to a NASCAR race in Pennsylvania. But the trip was important. It was for a special birthday party. You see, my grandmother turned 99! Yes, I can’t believe it. And neither can she! That’s all she said at her party. “I can’t believe I’m 99!”

Clara Greco has always lived life on her own terms. Coming to America as a young bride from Italy, she set up house with her husband in Boston. He drove a bakery truck, she worked as a housekeeper at Harvard. They became citizens. They bought a house. They raised a family. Her husband passed away. She lived on her own until she was 95, deciding it was time to go to a nursing home. She loves the home. She participates in all the activities. She’s not particularly fond of the food.

What does this have to do with my remodeling business? Nothing. Except a reminder that our families come first. Take time to visit, to celebrate, to honor.

Happy Birthday, Clara! See you next year for 100.