For Irene Masters birthdays hold a special charm – the assurance that she’s never alone in her joy.
Turning 90 years old, Irene shares the rare coincidence of her birthday with the love of her life.
Her husband, William, who also marks his 90th year on the same day.
With a light-hearted quip, William jokes about the unusual synchronicity,
“That was so unusual to have the same birthday and be in the same year. It helps me to remember it.”
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The improbable alignment becomes even more astounding.
They were both born on January 13, 1934, with William taking the lead by a mere five hours.
Their enduring 64-year marriage has been sprinkled with the magic of a shared birthday, a phenomenon Irene found hard to believe initially.
“I thought he was teasing me,” Irene recalls with a smile. “That couldn’t be true.
So I asked him to take out his driver’s license and let me look at it to see if he was telling me the truth.”
The incredible coincidence doesn’t stop with Irene and William.
Their daughter, Charlotte Wilson, also happens to share the same birthday.
For 61 years, Wilson has joined her parents in the annual celebration, creating a unique bond.
Sharing a birthday with a loved one is already an extraordinary event, but to share it with both parents?
The odds might seem astronomical, but for this family, it’s a beautiful reality.
Melinda, the older sister, stands as the lone exception in the family, celebrating her birthday on a different date.
Reflecting on the shared birthdays, Wilson expresses gratitude, “It’s God’s way of saying you three are linked in only a way that I could do.”
The family tradition of celebrating together continues, with plans for a joyous party, albeit without any of the grandchildren or great-grandchildren sharing the January 13 birthday.
“There’s still time,” Masters teases, leaving the possibility open. Or maybe not.
