Automobiles from another era:
For
today:
It is that time of the year. My appointment is next week. It is
a practice by my Doctor to have me go for my blood work a week ahead of time.
Sherry goes with me as my ears.
We sat across from another older couple. People traffic was light,
no one else waiting. I could tell the
man was hard of hearing like myself, so I started joking with him (them) about
him and I having to take our ears with us.
The young lady who took my blood was good at her job, and I told
her so. She smiled big. I returned before the other guy got back. Sherry and the other
wife had ENJOYED their time alone.
Sherry, “Jack, Anna
here is 98 years old.” I had thought she was about our age or younger. She was
one bubbly woman.
She smiled and said, “Watch this!”
She hit the floor did a push up, folded onto the floor in a Yoga
position; she then half stood and took a couple more Yoga positions. I was cracking
up and amazed. WE talked a little longer. Her husband had a tough time walking
and I learned he was 10 years her junior.
I must tell you that lady was a breath of fresh air. I appreciate my VA, even more now that my
visit there was so rewarding. Ain’t it great to meet someone who can make you smile?
As we were leaving them her final words were, “Stretch....., Stretch
daily,..... that is the secret.”
I kick myself for not
getting their picture. But I will look for them every time we go to the VA
from now on. I do hope we get to meet them again.
Nite
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10 comments:
Wow. I want to be like her when I grow up. Maybe yoga is the secret.
Form gtown
Lisa
What a neat encounter! People like that make me sit up a little straighter.
Good for her.
Wow, I think I better start stretching!
betty
Oh I LOVE people like that! My friend Bea is 91 and walks everywhere. She is such a character. I have always admired her since we worked together for many years. I need to get up and move more. That lady was 100% right! Hoping all is well on your end of the world. Happy weekend Sherry and Jack!
What a lovely lady. She cheered me up too.
God bless.
How wonderful to be in such good shape at that age. I can only hope. I'm not that good at alamos 78. I want for blood work this week and had quite a long wait, but didn't meat anyone like you did. They had the TV on and I watched Betty White. Another great person that has aged very well.
Oh my gosh - wonderful post Jack.
Such a wonderful encounter. The lil'lady reminds me of my mom. At 92, she still does her stretches and she's doing quite well. The Itis Brothers, Arthur and Burt, bother her joints quite a bit but she bites the bullet and carries on. She's my inspiration. Loved your VA visit with you. Have a great weekend.
loven'hugs from our north where weather is supposed to turn to much needed rain for a few days. I pray for gentler garden rains.
That was a day brightener for sure! We're cloud covered down here and have had a torrential rain storm, AGAIN!
Love from Chobee, Glenda
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