In her humble home town she has been a mayor for around 2 terms, a vice mayor for 2 terms and a councilor for a term. The family had finally decided not to let her run for fear of her health. The town would have her president if they could. That is how loved she is by the people. For them, she is an ideal and generous leader. Always prioritizing the people instead of herself and lending out a helping hand when she can.
To her family, she is fondly remembered. She loves her nieces and nephews and even her grand nieces and nephews and even, her GREAT grand nieces and nephews. Although most of them live in the city, she would always take time and give us a surprise visit. Even taking us on surprise "shopping" sprees to the exasperation of our parents. She would take us on joy rides, of course we were too young then to realize the importance of those people we met during our "joy rides". We were just happy to be taken along. She was always going somewhere. We knew she is important but we didn't realize how important she is to society until we grew up and recognized the plaques placed haphazardly on the wall.
On her 96th birthday, her family gathered around her home. An intimate reunion of family members from various parts of the city. On her 96th year, we don't really know what to wish for her or what to give to her except our presence and love.
Lola Dading, we love you and Happy Birthday. ^__^
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