One Hundred +

My grandmother is going to be 101 years old next week. 101! She is so lucky to still be in good health and in her own house. My mom and cousin check in on her during the week and keep house and pay the bills. They also make sure she goes to the senior center. She lives for it and it’s the only form of entertainment she has. Every weekday the center provides lunch and a chance to interact with other seniors. There is a weekly movie too and sometimes special events.

I wonder what it feels like to be that old. I know that I still feel like a kid in a lot of ways. I wonder if she still does. I also feel very tired and old some days. I wonder if she feels the same, but to a greater degree.

No one knows his or her lifespan. I can’t even say I’d want to live that long, but it’s really a miracle. What is her secret?