I just received a call about a lady I know passing away tonight. She blessed this world with her presence for 92 years. She saw more hardship in her lifetime than my spoiled generation could even imagine but always had a smile and laugh for everyone she met.
I came to know Anita in May of 2006 when I became the Administrator of the nursing home where she lived. My earliest recollections of her were twofold; I broke up an argument between her and a man who dared to sit in a chair in the lobby that she was convinced belonged to her. The second was that she tried to get me to hire her because she wanted something to do. She was 89 at the time. Both of these episodes were replayed many times because you could not convince her that the chair belonged to the facility or that she really didn't need to do any work. Nonetheless she was always happy to see me and put a smile on my face when I would have my talks with her. She was one of my favorite people and I will miss her greatly.
Anita was a member of what Tom Brokaw called "The Greatest Generation". They are leaving us at an alarming pace and I will be very sad to see them go. If you know anyone 80 years or more old please show them the respect they have earned and brighten their day while you have the chance.
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