On aging beautifully…

At work, I often meet people of a venerable age. Occasionally, I am impressed by the vitality of an old soul and I always take this opportunity to ask them the question: What’s your thing?

Yesterday, I had the privilege of caring for a charming young lady of 98 springs. She lives alone, does her shopping, takes care of her house. Her eyes are as sharp as a young woman’s. So I ask her: What’s your thing?

– I do yoga every day. 

– Wow, I think I’m going to get into it. 

– I walk every day, up to 5 km. 

– Wow, I should take the time to walk more often. 

His daughter… Yes, but my mother doesn’t tell you everything…

– She cooks…

– Cooking?

– Yes, she does. Do you know who she cooks for?

– For whom?

– The older people in the residences. She brings them food that she prepares. 

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Original post Facebook, August 2017

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