Hometown Madison - January & February 2016

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46 • Jan/Feb <strong>2016</strong>
Taking Advantage of Today Camille Anding It was the perfect day to drop by Sunnybrook Estates for a visit with my new friend, Dot Smith. In a previous interview, she had shared about her family and a special granddaughter, Amanda Byrd. I was delighted to find Amanda visiting with her grandmother, and I had the opportunity not only to meet Amanda but see some of her art work. The bond between grandmother, Dot, and Amanda was pronounced. Amanda stayed close to her grandmother and fixed her eyes on Dot’s hands and lips. Even though Amanda is deaf, she reads lips and sign language and is blessed with a smile that radiates her contentment and zest for life. At noon, I accompanied the couple to lunch in the sun-filled, spacious dining room of Sunnybrook. Dot’s “regulars” were already seated and waiting for her. Margie Hubbard explained that she had been a resident the shortest length of time, moving from Clarksdale, but had been welcomed and made to feel close to her new friends. Katherine Kennedy was from Vicksburg but grew up in Redbone, Mississippi. She laughed as she shared about the remoteness of her childhood home. Anne McKee was another light-hearted dining companion and talked of days working with her husband during his years as minister of education at Broadmoor Baptist Church. All four of the dining friends were widows, but were adapting well to the new chapter in their lives and grateful for the security and care given them at Sunnybrook. The noon sun gave the entire room a warm, welcoming glow and palpable friendships were as sweet as the blueberry cobbler. As we discussed life and its challenges, Anne shared her formula for living: “Yesterday’s gone; tomorrow isn’t here yet, so I’ll take advantage of today.” It was a really special visit with Dot. She introduced me to new friends and gave me my own opportunity to “take advantage of the day.” n <strong>Hometown</strong> madison • 47
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