147 ~ Mr. Smokes

By Kay Heitsch

Today, I started thinking about Bill's Grandma Z, who lived to be 101. I believe I did because of meeting the little lady, who was 104 and celebrating her birthday at a restaurant yesterday.

For Grandma's birthday, we all went out to eat at Bill Knapp's when GZ turned 100 because they offered a percentage-off discount based on your age. Grandma was waiting to receive 100% off.

After Grandma Z moved to the nursing home, she would mention a Mr. Smokes. No one had ever seen Mr. Smokes, so I wasn't sure he even existed.

However, after eating at Bill Knapp's, I went back to the nursing home with Grandma. I was sitting on her bed in her room with my camera.

Lo and behold, Mr. Smokes rolled into her room in his wheelchair with a gift. He didn't notice me and gave Grandma Z a big kiss after handing her the gift. Yes, I did get a picture!

There ya go, Grandma Z had a boyfriend at 100! I loved how she made the best of her remaining time on earth.

Grandma lived to be 101. Bill and I were with her when she died.

Remember how I led you on this long journey. Deuteronomy 8:2