Sarah Elizabeth Boles’s birthday is on Feb. 26, but she’s been celebrating all month long as people have been sending cards in.
Sarah Elizabeth Boles, a resident of Kingston, Tennessee, recently celebrated a milestone birthday – her 104th. But what made this birthday extra special wasn’t just the number of candles on her cake. Sarah was showered with an incredible 200 birthday cards, a testament to the love and admiration she has garnered over her long life.
It all began with a simple request. Sarah’s granddaughter, Nikki Smith, wanting to make her grandmother’s birthday unforgettable, contacted a local news station, WBIR, requesting viewers to send birthday cards to Sarah. The response was overwhelming. Cards poured in from across the country, filled with warm wishes and heartfelt messages for the remarkable woman.
Sarah, surrounded by the colorful cards, her eyes sparkling with joy, said, “I surely have gotten a lot – around 200!” Each card was a token of love, a reminder of the lives she has touched and the connections she has built over the years.
The story of Sarah’s birthday went viral, warming hearts and spreading a message of love and community. It’s a beautiful reminder that even the smallest gestures can have a profound impact, bringing joy and connection to those who deserve it most. Sarah’s 104th birthday became a celebration not just of her life, but of the kindness and compassion that exists in the world.
