Joy Drop: 99-year-old swimmer Betty Brussel made a phenomenal week even better

Hi, Friends! I have enjoyed one of the most magical weeks of my life! I have a wonderful tale to tell. As you know, it was my birthday and nothing brings me more joy than my birthday. 

It's right up there with sports, coffee and cats. I traveled to London, England to participate in a panel discussion with other phenomenal South Asian women who work in sports and/or sport media. 

My dear friend, Miriam (Mim) Walker-Khan is the genius behind the award winning Brown Girls Sport, which organized the entire event at Chelsea FC's home ground, Stamford Bridge.

But the day before that, Mim told me she got me tickets to see Hamilton, the musical in London's West End. I was excited. Little did I know that it was a ruse.

My husband, Mark, flew over for one day to surprise me and celebrate a beautiful day with me before flying back early on Sunday for his own work commitments.

Mim captured the moment of surprise on video.

I am still reeling from that moment. Have you ever had a surprise like this? I would love to hear about it. Speaking of wonderful things, a 99-year-old B.C., swimmer named Betty Brussel broke three world records in swimming. She turns 100 this summer. She's an absolute dear and I'm so happy to know of her story and of her resilience in the water. She's pushing back at stereotypes and I love all of it. There was a lovely interview of her on CBC's The Current with Matt Galloway. Have a listen to be inspired. 

99-year-old Swimmer Breaks 3 World Records on Same Day: 'I Just Do the Best I Can' <a href="https://t.co/yGrKoCxo43">https://t.co/yGrKoCxo43</a>

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