Celebrating Ma Lewin's 87th Birthday as she gives her own drum beat

Ma and a few of her grandchildren Ma, my mother-in-law, celebrated her 87th birthday today, looking so radiant and full of life still. Ma and a few of her grandchildren Ma is actually 88 years old, but the authorities made a mistake when they issued her birth certificate and identity document many, many years ago. After trying to fix this mistake, Ma eventually gave up. She now follows the date on her ID. Kathy, my sister-in-law, explains that her mother-in-law, gained a year, also because of a Home Affairs error. Those were the days at Home Affairs when people's names were either misspelt or changed if the person recording the name could not pronounce or spell the name. Claude, Ma's grandson and pastor of a church, gave a beautiful service and then we tucked into all the delicious treats. Ma was delighted because she was surrounded by her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and her friends whom she had known for many, many years. Ma has been a pillar of strength ...