This weekend I am traveling to Nashville, TN (which is where I was born!) to visit a second cousin of mine. We will be celebrating her 100th birthday! Yes I said 100! It's pretty amazing. She is of sound body and mind and will be surrounded by friends and family from all over the southeast. The next best part about getting to see her is taking my 88 year old grandmother. When I stop and think about all they have seen in their lives I am overwhelmed. The world has changed dramatically and so many things have happened that they probably thought they would never see like a Black president! It looks like they are not alone since so many people are living longer these days.
I thought this was interesting:
I hope to get some great pics so I will post when we return. Have a great weekend ya'll and take some time to celebrate life! Peace.
How fantastic especially since she is of sound body and mind. Look forward to the pics!
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ReplyDeleteLove your blog, especially since there's so much here to spark discussion! I work in the field of aging and long-term care, and I was just thinking how important it is that we as a country completely reshape the way we think about healthcare. With so many centenarians running around, healthcare costs are going to become astronomical (most health spending is attributed to those 65 and over, and the most spending is done during the last year of life).
Just something I was thinking about. Keep the blog going!
Thanks Koos! It is crazy to think that people are starting to live to 100 and beyond! On the one hand it is a good thing but on the other we will definitely have to rethink how it all gets paid for! I hope to post pics soon. :D
ReplyDeleteYour in your twenties and your second cousin will be 100 that is very odd. Your grandmother is most likely their aunt.
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