“Happy Birthday to the incredible Beatrice Thomas! ๐๐ Born on May 5th, 1924, but celebrating on both May 3rd and 5th due to a quirky document mix-up from childhood. From Christian Hill to St. James (formerly Mamora Bay), she’s lived a life of hard work, love, and community spirit. A devoted Methodist, she finds joy in church, singing hymns like Blessed Assurance. With her favorite color pink and love for Fungi & Pepperpot, she’s a true gem cherished by her two children, seven grandchildren, and everyone around her. Here’s to many more years of blessings and happiness! ๐ธโจ #BirthdayCelebrations #CommunityLove”
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ONE THOUGHT OR TWO
Congratulations on your 100 years of excellence celebrated on the 3rd, 5th and everyday!
Respect and honor Ms. Beatrice Thomas, SGOE (Senior Grandparent Order of Excellence)!
The relationships that you developed with family, friends and community based on love and service, in the context of your history, are forever and more valuable than ‘money and gold.’
And, all of us must know this and never forget it: “A people without knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots.”
Our native, venerable, noble Centenarians, descendants of our heroic, enslaved African ancestors had no choices in slavery and few choices within the economic and education systems of colonialism to earn a living:
‘Washing, cleaning, working in the canefield and picking cotton.”
They are our survivors!
Their labor produced the economic wealth and cultural benefits of our colonizers.
Our Centenarians survived by practicing the fundamental economic- survivor (scarcity) principle: “Eat a little, Save a little, Spend a little.”
Also, with their inherited African spirituality, they internalized the hope of a better life, faith, while using the benefits of the organized churches.
Their longevity is the manifestation of good genes, eating fresh fruits and vegetables, ground provisions with medicinal herbs, drinking water, physical activities – exercise – and sleep.
“The Lord hath created medicines out of the earth, and he that is wise will not abhor them.”
Let us interact with Humility, Grace, Honesty, good Intentions….Be nice to each other!
Save our Humanity, Save our Youths, Save our Environment, Save our Soil!!!
Respect
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