Happy Birthday, Savanna!

Savanna was born on the Fourth of July, 1945. So today is her 78th birthday! We (Jim, Mary and I), have just returned from a birthday party for her which was held in the living room at Fisher Home, a lovely setting, not often used. Savanna was in a rolling recliner, the same chair she was in when she was outside the other day. They are able to use the Hoyer lift to transfer her from bed to chair without any stress or strain on her or on anyone else. She looked great, fully paticipated in her party, opened her cards and gifts, had some champagne, and some of the three cakes Ellen had made for the occasion: a carrot cake, an intense chocolate cake, and a chocolate cream pie, all of which were delicious. Brendon sang, "I Don't Want to Set the World On Fire," with Jim accompanying on guitar, and Katie led us in several songs including "Last Night I Had the Strangest Dream" ("The End of War"), "Ameliia Earhart's Last Flight" "Hallelujah, I'm A Bum," "The Titanic," "Bridges," etc. It was a nice group: in addition to family, there was Ginny, Dusty and Dorothy, Karen and Bryan. Some of the staff joined in briefly. Savanna held up very well, amazingly well, I would say. She'll probably be exhuasted when she finally gets back in bed in her room, but I think she will feel it was eorth it - she really enjoyed it.

Ellen and Savanna at the party.

A glimpse of some of the folks there: Ginny, Bryan, Mary, Jim and Karen.

Singing: Karen, Brendon, Dorothy, Dusty and Ellen.

The Chocolate Cream Pie and the Chocolate Cake with Raspberries

Anorher view with the carrot cake in the foreground, and the chocolate cake beyond.

The card I made for Savanna. I worked on it late last night.

A water color painting Jim made for Savanna - his abstract mode, which is new for him.

A card from Ginny and Betsy

And a card from Dusty and Dorothy