Post about three friends turning 100-year-old within days of each other wins hearts

“Happy Birthday to three beautiful ladies,” wrote a Facebook user while reacting to the post.

Published on: Jul 16, 2021, 19:24:17 IST

By Trisha Sengupta

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In today’s edition of stories which will leave you with a huge smile on your face, here’s the tale of three friends who turned 100 years old within days of each other. Shared by Atria Senior Living community, where they’re staying, the story is about Ruth, Lorraine and Edith.

The image shows the three women celebrating their birthdays. (@AtriaSeniorLiving)

“It’s not every day you get to celebrate someone turning 100 years old, but Atria West 86 in New York City had three wonderful ladies reach that milestone within days of each other. Ruth, Lorraine and Edith celebrated with cake and a champagne toast. When asked how it feels to be 100, Edith said it ‘feels wonderful,’ and Ruth said it ‘blows her mind’,” reads a part of the post shared by the assisted living on Facebook.

They also added that Lorraine said it made her “feel like a celebrity!”. Their post is complete with an image of the trio celebrating.

Take a look at the Facebook post:

Since being shared, their story touched people’s hearts and they shared all sorts of comments to showcase the same.

“Happy Birthday to three beautiful ladies,” wrote a Facebook user. “Happy birthday beautiful ladies. You all wear those 100 years beautifully,” shared another. “Amazing! 3 beautiful, intelligent, women! Happy Birthday!” expressed a third.

What are your thoughts on this wonderful tale?

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More