Ryan

Pearls of wisdom

Posted by on September 11, 2006, from Kansas City, Missouri

Micheal Spaw brought in his favorite friend from church, Opal Dockery, on the occasion of her 98th birthday.

When asked what she wanted to be when she grows up, Opal said “100.” And when Michael wanted to know about the happiest day in her life, she jumped to the occasion and replied, “right now- today!” Opal sure made our day.

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