My mom, Luza, of Cuco and Yayo fame, will be celebrating her 100th birthday in a few weeks.
100.
A century.
If you've been reading my blog for a while you know that she gives me some of my best material. She's still pretty funny and with it. And I appreciate that you've all come to know and love her.
We're going to be celebrating, of course. That's what we do best. She's very excited about her party, too.
I'd love it if you would join us in wishing Luza a Happy 100th Birthday.
Please leave a comment here on this post with your good wishes. I'm going to be compiling all the greetings into a book to be presented to her on the actual day, Sunday, February 23rd.
She reads in both English and Spanish, so send your greeting in the language that is most comfortable for you.
Also, she loves stuff like this.
Gracias.
In case you haven't seen this already, please enjoy my mom (back when she was only 96!) explaining how the internet search engines work.
I give you…..Cuco and Yayo.
Sending you and abundance of love, health, happiness, and laughter on your 100th birthday. What beautiful blessings you have given this world. Thank you, thank you thank you!!!
Happy Birthday, Luza. Thank you for sending us the best daughter-in-law ever. Marti brings a special joy to our lives, and we thank you, her wonderful mother for being such a good role model for her. Have a great day celebrating your 100th birthday.Love, Nancy and John Darby
Felicidadez Abuela Luza k dios t bendiga hoy manana y siempre. We’ve come to love u through ur dtrs blog she’s the best cuz u made her the best love u both yFELIZ CUMPLE ABUELA LUZA!!!!♡♡♡
Felicidades Sra.Luz en su centenario cumpleanos. Sus ocurrencias siempre me hacen reir. Que disfrute su dia con sus seres queridos.
Muchas felicidades Senora Luz, desde Baltimore! Le deseo un feliz día y que cumpla muchos mas!
Feliz Cumpleaños Luz – que dios la bendige y espero que disfrute de su dia y de su fiesta!
Sra. Verdés,Cuanto hemos disfrutado el orgullo, la cual vuestra hija nos trae con las recetas, y la charla de nuestra patria. Pero hoy, es día para celebrar su cumpleaños. Le mando muchos saludos y felicidades para su centenario. Ojala que pases un día maravilloso con su familia y seres queridos.
Happy Centennial Birthday Anniversary for Liz, Martha and the Big Fat Cuban Family!
¡FELIZ CUMPLEAÑOS CENTENARIO DE LUZA CON MARTA Y TODA SU FAMILIA CUBANA!
Happy Birthday Luza! You have a lovely family. I hope that your 100th birthday is a very special celebration!
G-d’s blessings and my prayers! Joyful Joyful!! Mazel Tov!! Besitos, Zelde
Happy Birthday to your very special mother.
Happy Birthday Luza! May your day be filled with love,laughter and lots of cake!!! Much love to you and your wonderful family. Viola and Jeff
Dear Sra. Luza:I wish you a very Happy Birthday. May you continue to enjoy your children and grandchildren for many more years to come. Que dios la bendiga.
Mercy Arrate
Naples, FL
Mi estimado Sra. Verdes,Congratulations in reaching this milestone in your life! Your daughter and your entire family must be incredibly happy and full of love for you, as I am sure you are for them. I hope your birthday is celebrated well. Although you and I have never met, I still know much about you through the writings of your lovely daughter Marta. May the day find you in good health and surrounded by the love of your wonderful family.
Eduardo
Happy Birthday! Feliz Cumpleaños, Luza, perdóneme que la trate con tanta confianza pero gracias a su hija Marta me parece que ya soy parte de la familia; deseándole mucha salud, felicidad y toda clase de dicha en este tan significativo dia de su cumpleaños “UN Centenario”, que Dios y todos sus Angeles la bendigan…un beso muy grande de una gran admiradora tanto de Ud como de su talentosa hija Marta, bendiciones para todos…Si piensa visitar el sur de la Florida aqui tiene su casa…
Mil felicidades y bendiciones en su Centenario, Doña Luza! Me parece conocerla personalmente a traves de los magnificos cuentos y relatos de su hija Marta. La admiro muchisimo, y le envio un fuerte abrazo desde Miami.
Feliz Cumpleanos Luza!!
Ay! que linda y que bendicion para su familia tenerla tan hermosa y radiante como hasta ahora. Mil felicidades para Ud. y mucha salud!
Feliz cumpleanos,Luza,from a high school friend of Marti’s,who is very happy we reconnected at the recent St. Bernard’s reunion. Congratulations on raising such beautiful children and grandchildren! I enjoy thinking of you and your family when I try cooking Marti’s Cuban recipes! Have a great birthday celebration.
Feliz cumpleaños Luza, Que Dios siga bendiciendola a usted y su hermosa familia! Hemos llegado a conocerla a través de su hermosa hija. Gracias por bendecirnos con su maravillosa familia y por medio de Martí, compartiendolos a todos ellos con nosotros. Mil besos, mucho amor y los mejores deseos en sus muy jóvenes 100 años.
Happy Birthday! May you have a blessed day with your family and friends. You look marvelous and continued good health .
Felicidades Luza en tu dia,Que lo pases con sana alegría,
Muchos años de paz y armonía!
Felicidad, Felicidad, Felicidad ehhhh
Siempre pido a Dios que como usted, me mande un angelito o angelita a mis 41…, no podemos perder la fe verdad?
A soplar sus velitas ahora y que Dios la bendiga siempre.
Querida Luz,¡Qué vida tan increíble que haya vivido! Tantos cambios y experiencias que has tenido! Que el Señor siga bendiciendo en la gracia y la belleza. Feliz cumpleaños querida señora!
Mwah!
Ileana
Dear Luz – The US population was 308,745,538 as of 2010, & there were 53,364 centenarians. This means that in a crowd of 5,384 people, you are the ONLY 100 year old person.Nevertheless, I know you are really 1 in a million! – for so many reasons, not least of which is producing my dear friend Marti. All blessings on you – keb
Querida Luz,Que lindo ver tanta union en su familia. Que bendicion ver a todos juntos celebrando su cumpleaños. Muchas felicidades y que siga disfrutando su vida. Recibe un fuerte abrazo desde Hollywood, FL.
typo – Luza not Luz. uuuugggh! Hit send too soon.
Querida LuzaHappy Birthday have a wonderful day with your friends and family.
Happy Birthday Luza, Hope you have a beautiful birthday together with your family and Friends.
Happy Birthday, Luza! Enjoy the day with your family and friends. God Bless you!!
Querida Luza,Que linda familia le ha obsequiado Dios, me imagino lo orgullosa que se debe sentir al igual que todos ellos. Quiero desearle un día muy lindo lleno de bendiciones y mucha salud, que pase su fiesta muy feliz en compañía de todos aquellos que la quieren.
Feliz cumpleaños.
Que Dios la bendiga,
Cariños,
Lillian Lopez
Happy Birthday #100 Luza!Wishing you good health and much joy. I you enjoy your very-special day surrounded by family and friends.
Yours,
Rosemary
Last year i was too late but this time i ll be on time:happy happy birthday Luza! a cntury! Have a wonderful day with your wonderful family 🙂
greetings from germany!
100 años se dice facil pero es una bendicion alcanzar esa edad. Sra Luza quiero felicitarla en este dia tan especial para Ud y toda su familia. que Dios nuestro Señor la bendiga y le permita disfrutar muchos, muchisimos años mas. Disfrute de su fiesta en compañia de su familia y amigos. Un abrazo desde Westminster, CA
Happy Birthday Luza! May your day be filled with joy and love!!
Luza, me alegra tanto que haya tenido un cumpleano tan bello. No la conosco, pero usted parece ser una persona encantadora! Tengo tambien que felicitarla por su bella familia!Que Dios la bendiga!
Carinos,
Jeannette (Vivancos) Rodriguez
Corinth, Mississippi