August9, 2019. Western Head, Nova Scotia. Gill's Party.

Gill celebrated her 75th birthday last December. Her family wanted to celebrate it in Nova Scotia. But December is not a good party month in Liverpool so the decision was made to have the birthday party in early August when everyone would be there. Last evening we enjoyed the party. Both of her boys and their wives were there along with her two beautiful granddaughters. It warmed my heart to see Gill walking around holding her 3 year old Essie. Two friends from school with their families were there along with all Gill's friends from Western Head. It was a grand party. Gill's home this week was full, with one couple staying in the Ely's baby bog. For Gill it was a dream come true. Years ago, the four families bought and built our homes here, three of us had grandchildren who visited. Gill was wonderful with our grandchildren. Gill kept working on the rocking horses that would be driven by her grandchildren. The problem was that her boys, David and Tim were not yet married. But she had faith. She bought toys and crib quilts. And lots of little yellow ducklings. Her faith worked. This week her house was full of four little girls and three couples. She was in hog heaven, enjoying every minute of the week. The party was well organized. The wild flower arrangements done by Mary from her garden were beautiful. The food was excellent. Tim spoke kind and true words about his Mother Gill. And Mary gave a toast. The dancing was lively. The party was splendid, held at the Mersey Point Community hall. The whole party warmed the cockles of my heart. It was a dream come true.