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Seventh Day Adventists surprise centenarian with pre-Valentine visit
Centenarian, Doris Morrison, 104, of Plaisance, East Coast Demerara, who is a member of the Seventh Day Adventists received a pre-Valentine visit from church members yesterday at her residence.
Young scouts from the church, called light bearers, visited the centenarian to also celebrate the Sabbath with her since she is a shut in. The group presented Ms Morrison with a pre-Valentine day gift. She was also fed soup, fruits and juices by the group.
Seventh Day Adventists with the centenarian
Mrs. Morrison has lost her ability to speak, nevertheless, her granddaughter, Maxine Straker, fondly recalled her years with her grandmother.
According to Straker, her granny was the mother of two, a boy and a girl. Her son died on her 100th birthday, while her daughter is still alive. Morrison has numerous grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and two great, great grandchildren.
Ms. Straker revealed that her granny loves soup, metemgee and fruits. She added that caring for her grandmother is a very interesting experience and a challenge she enjoys. Mrs. Morrison requires full-time care.
She said that back in 1997 she stopped working to take care of the centenarian whom she grew up with.
Despite her advanced age, the only medical complaint Mrs. Morrison has is arthritis, which she developed a few years ago.
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