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An elderly Caucasian woman with white hair holding a small Caucasian baby.
A close up of an An elderly Caucasian woman's hand next to a small Caucasian baby's foot.
An elderly Caucasian woman sitting in a wheelchair receiving a birthday cake.
An elderly Caucasian woman with white hair hugging a small Caucasian girl with long blonde hair.
An elderly Caucasian woman with white hair in a wheelchair being pushed by a Caucasian man in a red and blue checked shirt.

100 years apart

My grandmother Heather first moved into aged care in December 2019. The pandemic has meant her home has been locked down for much of the time since. Gathering to celebrate her 100th birthday in January 2022 felt almost miraculous, and meeting her newest great grandchild two months later equally special.

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