Tuesday SOLSC - 2/17/14 - A Conversation with my 94 year old friend

Every Saturday morning, I call my friend who is 94 years old.  Grace has always been very active and has a sharp mind.  Last August, she fell, fractured a bone in her leg and had to have surgery.  She also has macular degeneration, but continues to read as much as possible.  She finally gave up driving and now has to rely on others to take her places or to ride the senior's bus to Walmart.

Last Saturday was no different, I called her and she was feeling pretty chipper.  She always asks about my walk with Max and what the weather is like.  After we chatted for a while, she said, "I did something naughty yesterday.  My son would disown me if I told him."  I asked what she did and she said, "I was bored and tired of seeing everything the same.  Since I couldn't get out, I decided to move my living room furniture around so that I had a different view."  I scolded her, but she said that she was happy with the new look.  Can you blame her for wanting a change?

Then she told me that she had been struggling with her computer.  How many 94 year olds do you know who can operate a computer and take computer classes?  She wanted a recipe off of the Food Network and couldn't find the print version.  So she copied it to Word and printed it off.  She amazes me.

And as we were winding down our conversation, she told me that she was so happy.  She needed to do some mending and had been having trouble threading the needle, but on Saturday morning, she succeeded and was able to mend her clothes.  I know I struggle with threading a needle and my eyes are pretty good, so I can only imagine how this "simple" task made her frustrated one day and happy the next.

I want to be like Grace when I get old.  She just keeps on going no matter her struggles.  Her faith in God and keeping active continues to help her succeed in all that she does.

Comments

  1. Book MamaFebruary 18, 2014 at 5:10 AM

    I want to be like Grace NOW, and also when I get old. I love how her determination, wit, and chutzpah shine through your words.

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  2. drferreriblogspot.comFebruary 18, 2014 at 5:16 AM

    What an amazing tribute to MIND, FOCUS, and DETERMINATION over the ravages of illness and age. She is an inspiration to us all this morning.

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  3. BernadetteFebruary 18, 2014 at 5:30 AM

    Thank you for sharing your very inspiring friend Grace with us today. It sounds like she has been a positive person her whole life. A very good example of life well lived.

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  4. TaraFebruary 18, 2014 at 7:37 AM

    I want to be like Grace, too - how marvelous to wake up every day and be ready to do worthwhile things with your time. She really is an inspiration!

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  5. LynnFebruary 18, 2014 at 8:15 AM

    Love this Judy! I agree I want to be Grace too . . . what an awesome spirit and yes inspirational too!

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  6. elsieFebruary 18, 2014 at 10:47 AM

    Grace is an example of how to live life to the fullest. She inspires.

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  7. Leigh Anne EckFebruary 18, 2014 at 5:49 PM

    What a spunky "young lady!" She reminds me of my 90 year old grandma with the moving of the furniture! I hope she continues to have good health and a great friend like you!

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  8. Donna SmithFebruary 18, 2014 at 7:26 PM

    My husband's grandmother, who died at 105, lived alone for the last 40 years. She went up and down the basement stairs to change kitty litter, cooked full meals for herself and at age 100 wanted a snowblower so it would be easier to clear her walkway and driveway. I want to be like Delta or Grace, too. They have so much to teach us.

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  9. JaanaFebruary 19, 2014 at 7:28 PM

    I want to be like Grace as well! Being so independent at her age is remarkable. You are blessed to call Grace your friend!

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