Lumberton, NJ. Surprise! Two weeks ago, Venetia Fanourgakis walked into her home on a Saturday evening and was met with cheers from family and friends. They had gathered to throw her a surprise birthday party.
The celebration came complete with a chocolate cake, presents, and decorations throughout the house. One standout was a series of photographs from her life, clipped to tree branches to create a “tree of life.” Venetia and her friends laughed together as they looked back on the memories.
Cosmos Philly sends a big happy birthday to Venetia! Here’s a poem on turning 50 we found and wanted to share in her honor.