Ever since I met Phil and had the opportunity to become acquainted with his mother, Margaret, I have been impressed with this grand lady! She is smart and full of great stories. She was born in Charlotte Michigan and has lived there all her life.
When we visited her before our move, she told us many tales about the history of Charlotte. She remembers all the businesses and people she has known over the years, as well as having detailed information about the family genealogy.
Margaret was instrumental in a personal goal she had of building a Senior Center in her home town. Now in her 90's she stays abreast of current events, reads the Wall Street journal daily, enjoys puzzles, and rooting for the home team, Michigan State Spartans. When we moved to Hawaii, we provided her with letters and photographs about our new home, and she has been very involved with the progress of our newly completed apartment.
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| "Sunflower" by Margaret Haysmer |
Phil's parents and grandparents grew up in Michigan where they built several houses which they rented for supplemental income. Margaret gave us a "thumbs up" when we figured that if it worked for them, it would also be a good self-investment for us too. Of course we sent her pictures of the progress of our new ohana.
Recently, with the help of a dear family friend (Mahalo Ken!) Margaret was introduced to an amazing new world via her own I-Pad so she can follow the events of our new retirement adventures.
This is a beautiful water color painting Margaret did of a sunflower.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM!!!!
Welcome to 21st century technology,
and congratulations on your new I-Pad.
Since Phil graduated from Michigan State, and the Spartans got to the 100th Rose Bowl to face down Stanford's football team, of COURSE we spent part of the day watching the game -- ending with a WIN for the Spartan Nation 24 to 20!
