Bee is my friend and neighbor. Her birthday is June 17th and she will be 91. Typically, when I mention Bee to someone who doesn't know her, they wonder why I hang around someone of that age. The answer is, because of how she makes me feel.
Bee is not your typical 91 year old. She has more vitality than an average 30 year old. She still cares for and maintains a two story Victorian home and does not require any outside help. While this is amazing in itself, this is not what I treasure most about her.
I love to spend time with her... my favorite thing, is when we go shopping together. She sees everything with a different set of eyes. She takes the common and makes it beautifully uncommon. She sees beauty where I may not have noticed, had she not pointed it out. She sees flaws and embraces them as if they were created for her to appreciate. She finds joy in the little things and joy finds her. Her enthusiasm is infectious and multiplies with each person she touches. She has a magical childlike quality and at the same time, the wisdom of an old soul. She lives in each moment and loves life.
When I look at her I don't see any age, I only see the beauty that radiates from her. When I'm with her, I always feel good. When I leave her, I always feel better than I did before I saw her. I treasure her friendship and the gift she is to me.
Happy Birthday Bee!!!
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