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HAPPY BIRTHDAY MS. B
There is much to celebrate about
growing older, like earned success and experienced perspective. It is very rare
to see young people who can truly appreciate the beauty and contributions of
the generations ahead of them. It is worth doing and it will bless you. Mingling
with people of all ages helps add richness, wisdom and a broadened perspective to your
life. I have learned that first hand by spending time with many elders
especially Ms B. (Ms Burnece Walker Brunson). It was an honor for me to spend
time with her celebrating her 98th birthday.
She has mentored many educators during her many years teaching and training teachers and administrators. She is still so full of energy and was waiting to hug Roland and I as we
entered her home. Each guest received a gold coin greeted with the statement “You
are worth your weight in Gold” I will always cherish my time with her and look
forward to helping her celebrate her 99th BIRTHDAY!
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MS. BRUNSON with her parents and sisters & brother - Back row (4th) LEFT
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What wisdom she has to share with
all of us from her 98 years on this earth.
From the days of her youth to now! WISDOM
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LOOK AND
LISTEN
Ms. Burnece
Walker Brunson
“Before the
well runs dry”
Watch the elders slow
walking pace and it will tell you their journey.
Look at an elder’s bent
back and you can see the loads it has carried.
Read an elder’s
hands-they will tell you the task they’ve completed.
Listen to their songs and
you will know
The burdens they bare.
Watch their smiles
And you will know the
extent of their memories.
Listen to their laughter
And you will always have
a pleasant memory of the moment
See them nap in their
rocking chair and you will know how tired they are.
Observe them saying their
evening prayer You will know how contented they are As they retire for the
night – In Peace
YES - Yolanda E. Shields
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