There is no greater or purer love than that shared by a grandmother and her grandchildren. And the stronger it becomes as you move up the family tree.
Many people do not live to see their great-great-grandchildren, but Vivian Dahl did. She has not only seen her great-great-grandchildren. She does, however, have the unique experience of sharing her birthday with one of them!
Vivian Dahl recently marked a significant milestone by reaching the age of one hundred on her birthday. She had no idea that another member of her family, her great-great-granddaughter, would be there to help her celebrate such a momentous occasion as a birthday.
Eloise, who is Vivian’s great-great-granddaughter, was born on the same day exactly 99 years after she was.
The couple has a 99-year age difference, but that didn’t stop them from celebrating together. On their special day, the adorable girls posed for photos together.
Eloise was giddy as she sat on her great-great-lap. grandmother’s They made a cute couple!
To commemorate this special occasion, the family threw them both a joint birthday party in Lake Crystal, Minnesota. Vivian Dahl, 100, has lived in Lake Crystal her entire life and has no plans to leave.
Vivian, like any other 100-year-old who lives to see such a momentous occasion, had some advice for those looking to live a longer life.
“No smoking, no drinking, and no candy,” many grandmothers said. She hinted that the secret to her long life was a healthy diet devoid of smoking, drinking, or candies.
So there you have it! The key to living a long life.
This is such a touching story! How many people get to share their birthdays with their great-great-grandchildren, let alone celebrate alongside them? This story reminds us to treasure our elders and celebrate with them for as long as we are fortunate to have them in our lives.
We want to wish Vivian Dahl and Eloise a very happy birthday. Share this sweet story with your friends and family to brighten their day!