Day 27,376 page 2

Day 27,376 page 2 by ric gustafson.


" Taste this punch" Colleen Rogers said as she put a spoon into the silver punch bowl. " I want to make sure it's just right". Ronald Rogers put a little bit into a cup and tasted it. " Needs a little bit more sugar".
" Rico, will you put a bowl of cashews and a bowl of mints on the table please?".
" Ok Mom" her teenage son replied with a frown as he walked off to do what she said.
She was happy that the town's retirement center let them have the party in their party room.
David Pickering quietly walked in with his oldest , Ruby hanging onto his arm.
" Happy Birthday Grandpa" his grandson said as he put the bowls of snacks on the serving table. " How does it feel to be old".
" I'm a young 75".
After a while, many family members and friends came for David's party.
At one point, David shed a few tears for his late wife, Arlene. He knew that she would of enjoyed the party.
Before the party ended, David noticed an elderly man about his age come in and start to mingle. He had never seen him before and wondered if he lived at the retirement center.




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Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric