Dear Mom in Heaven

Today you would turn 101 if you’d lived. I miss your touch, smile, laughter, and encouragement, yet so glad you do not see our dysfunctional times.

I want to begin when you were born. In 1919, several events occurred that shaped your world and your life.

· World War I Paris Peace Conference opened.

· Theodore Roosevelt, our 26th President, was laid to rest.

· The predecessor to the Nazi party formed.

· Congress ratified the 18th amendment authorizing Prohibition.