Surprise!
How many can say they’ve actually participated in one of those surprise birthday parties that you see in movies where everyone hides, then jumps out shouting “Happy Birthday” when the person with the birthday arrives unaware?
We recently pulled one of those off for our friend Jayn. Yes, we parked in an upper field away from her house. We hid behind couches and waited.
We took directions from Jayn’s daughter Amy, the master surprise party organizer, as the excitement built.
Finally, first the family dog arrived, and then Jayn. She didn’t have a clue.
After a rousing round of “Happy Birthday to you,” Jayn was showered with greetings and hugs, which she gracefully accepted, even after working all day, selling her pottery at the Roanoke Market.
The circle before our potluck feast brought back memories of decades of community celebrations, especially the Fall Equinox (which took place the day before) that Zephyr Farm (the community where Jayn lives) hosted for so many years.
Songs to honor Jayn filled the evening air.
It was a real Old Home Week Floyd party!
Complete with the tradition of stories and conversation around the fire. Just like old times.
Read an article I wrote about Jayn, A Simple Living Devotee, in a 2010 issue of Natural Awakenings HERE. / Our World Tuesday
September 25th, 2017 7:22 pm
Wonderful post and photos for Jayn’s surprise birthday party ~ such fun, love and good friends ~ delightful ~ thanks, ^_^
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September 26th, 2017 12:09 am
What a fun surprise!
September 27th, 2017 6:53 am
How beautiful!
September 28th, 2017 10:11 pm
I had a nice wander over to your previous article about Jayn .. what an interesting lady she is. Lovely celebration for a deserving birthday lady!