For a week I had kept my plans for Memama's birthday quiet. I just told her that I was taking her out to eat.

My plans were to work at Roscoe all day, then clean up and take Memama to Abilene to eat, then back to Roscoe and I would just stay the night at her house.

Little did Memama know I had been in cahoots with coach and DMS. Destination was the Firehouse Bar and Grill for supper and to enjoy Jim Sadler playing. This is the regular Wednesday stop for our group. DMs had alerted all the regulars of our special guest. I had gone to Sams and bought pecan pies in lieu of cake.

Just as we exited Memama's car, Coach and Jani walked up. Memama was so surprised.

Jim Sadler sang Happy Birthday to her and after his first set he came over and gave her a hug and a birthday wish. Memama even got to see Mary with her spoons play!

Thursday morning I had a truck driver calling me about 6 in the morning, so I ate a quick breakfast and left Memama's house early.

At lunch I inquired as to what time Memama woke. Ten o'clock was her reply. I scolded her and told her it would be another 81 years before she could go out with me again!

A very fun event!

FATHER, thank You for blessing Memama with 81 years. I pray you bless her with many more happy and healthy birthdays.


It was a fun filled evening. Lots of laughs, lots of memories. Lots of pictures!