Woman pays tribute to 105-year-old grandma that doesn't look her age
- Helene Roussouw shared a lovely post about a lady named Roos who just turned 105 years old
- According to Helene's post on the #ImStaying group, the centenarian is an amazing woman and former baker
- The lady wrote her heart out in the post, trying her best to put Roos' amazing character and life into words
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Helene Rossouw shared a heartwarming post about a family friend in celebration of her 105th birthday. According to her, Roos was born on January 27, 1916, and has lived her life on a farm.
She stated that all of Roos' children and grandchildren spent their lives on her grandfather's farm and hers. She added that her late father had grown up in front of Roos.
Helene spoke passionately about the centenarian and the type of woman she is. She described Roos as a "formidable woman of substance". According to her, Roos was a baker who never had a recipe written as she kept every recipe in her heart.
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Read the conclusion of Helene's post shared to the #ImStaying group below:
"Today she lives with her children on Bankfontein Farm in the district of Cradock in the Eastern Cape. I'm so thankful that she is in good health. Julle bly my mense, ek is lief vir julle Roos Borens. Happy birthday on your 105th..."
The above roughly translates to:
"You will always be my people, I love you."
Helene's post was met with lovely messages and well wishes. Read some of the comments below:
Anna-Marie Dreyer said:
"Congratulations! What a blessing to have lived so long and see so many wonderful inventions and improvements in the quality of life. Would love the sit and chat with you. May you continue to be blessed."
Janice Vernon wrote:
"Enjoy a very happy & blessed birthday. Your life story is such a wonderful tribute and legacy to all who have shared your journey in life."
Vernie Diesel commented:
"Wow! How fantastic to get to 105!!! Congratulations! And celebrations! You deserve them all! Best wishes and happy birthday!"
Zandile Pearl Nteo added:
"Happy birthday to you may God bless you with many more returns."
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In a previous report by Legit.ng, Dorothy Mathe shared a heartwarming social media post on Wednesday, March 4, 2020, that gave South Africans the feels.
Dorothy revealed that her grandmother celebrated a fantastic milestone - it was her 100th birthday.
She took to Facebook and shared some delightful pics of their festivities in the #ImStaying group.
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