A Rutherglen woman celebrated her 90th by getting her second coronavirus vaccine.
Jean McAdam celebrated second birthday in lockdown on March 30, but didn’t let that dampen her spirits as she marked the occasion in the best way possible.
Jean’s family and friends arranged a special day to mark the occasion, including an afternoon tea, socially distanced birthday well-wishes, and a piper.
A member of the Rutherglen United Reformed Church, Jean’s friends dropped by her house to wish her a happy birthday and leave gifts on her doorstep.
Local piper, John Paton, even surprised Jean by making a special appearance and played the bagpipes in her garden.
Jean’s daughter, Lynne, told Lanarkshire Live : “Mum had a wonderful day considering a lot of restrictions were still in place.
“Jean would like to thank everyone who came along, this was more than she ever expected during lockdown.”
And to round off her celebrations, Jean headed to Rutherglen Health Centre for her second dose of he COVID vaccine.
Lynne added: “Mum got her second vaccine on the day of her 90th birthday so it really was a day of double celebrations.
“Due to restrictions the family couldn’t do what we had originally planned, but her friends from church, her neighbours and John the piper, made it a special day for her.
“I just think that the fact she turned 90 on the day of her second vaccine is just a sign of hope. Hopefully it brightens someone's day as brighter days are to come.
“Mum also had no side effects from the vaccine and she is enjoying her 90th year so far and looks forward to getting back to a more normal way of life as restrictions start to ease.”
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