LE SUEUR, Minn. – There was a double blessing this Thanksgiving in Le Sueur: a household get-together and 106th celebration for Grandma.
Betty Majusiak spent her birthday having fun with some cake and firm with kids, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
It’s true that age is only a quantity, however Majiusek was born earlier than the U.S. entered World War I. On her particular Thanksgiving birthday, it is not the odor of mother’s turkey she remembers from rising up on the farm.
“Cows lay down when they’re tired and belly’s full of water. They sleep and snore and blow farts and stuff and the smell was always something from cows and horses,” Majiusek mentioned.
At least Thursday the room was stuffed with flowers, in addition to the numerous generations of her household. In whole, she has 9 great-great grandchildren.
“I just can’t believe they’re my blood but I’m so proud of all them,” she mentioned. “The little kids are so cute and so good to Grandma.”
As for Majiusek’s want, she says it is not for her, however for her household.
“I wish the family could all be together whenever possible because there’s a lot you can learn from people close to you,” she mentioned.
As if turning 106 is not wonderful sufficient, at age 95, Majiusek was recognized with colon most cancers and had main surgical procedure.