It was a hero's welcome as Desiree Engel celebrated her 101st birthday.
There was a birthday cake. There were speeches and gifts. But honestly, Desiree was the one extending gifts, the gift of wisdom. As a young person, she escaped the Nazis in Europe, taking refuge in America. Eventually, she settled in Southern California where she raised her family. Everyone wanted to know her secret to a long, fulfilling life. She urged us all to "make lemonade out of lemons." I asked her son Eric what he most admired about his mother. "Her adaptability.
I personally was charmed by Desiree Engel and will remember her for a long time. Even when she was soft-spoken, her steely determination shined through.
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