Beverly B., 82, and Carrielou R., 80, grew up across the river from New Orleans in the small town of Gretna. They have fond memories growing up, but were separated when Beverly married her husband in 1960 and moved to South Carolina. Beverly and Carrielou wished they...
Barbara M., 87, of Brookdale Cortona Park in Brentwood, CA, reminisces about her time in Japan where she and her husband, who both served in the Navy, were stationed in the 1960’s. At 87 years old, Barbara still thinks about her time living abroad. Her Wish of a...
Norbert, 92, has had a passion for dancing his entire life. Though he has faced numerous obstacles, such as losing his home in the Great Depression and being denied opportunities due to his asthma, dance has remained a beautiful constant. Although he is now confined...
Ruth, 86, of Longwood, Florida, is a lifetime teacher who has always described herself as a ‘people person.’ Ruth spent 30 years teaching elementary school and was very involved in her religious community. Although Ruth happily reflects on her life as ‘full of...
Daniel, 103, first visited his daughter’s vineyard—then just a hayfield in Napa Valley—around 45 years ago. Since then, he and his late wife drove down from Seattle every year to visit the land, play golf, drink wine and enjoy the company of family in the area. They...
Joan, 89, and Betty, 93, grew up as two of six children. Joan is the youngest, and Betty is the second youngest. As a result of their close ages, Joan and Betty have a special bond and strong relationship. The two enjoyed growing up on a farm together, riding ponies...
Bev, 85, of Brookdale Sparks, is the type of woman who “never gives up on enjoying life.” Bev was one of the first female bus drivers in Santa Cruz, CA, and her passengers always enjoyed riding on her routes. Bev loves anything that has to do with...
George, 90, of Walnut, CA, has a passion for fishing. His love of the sport comes from his parents, who went fishing every morning for many years. Once he had children, George took them all fishing to instill in the same interest in them. Over the years, George has...