On Monday, December 21, Paige and I went to visit the Eventide Nursing Home located next to Concordia College. We got to serve cheese cake and coffee and visit with the residents. One of my favorite conversations was with Bessie and Gladis. They were dear friends who play aggregation together every evening. I used to play that game with my grandma when I was younger and I forgot how fun that game trully is :-)
Bessie has a cat named Arthur who loves to be pet, they said he is sooo spoiled! I know when I get a pet it will be spoiled too! They were so lively and chipper it was nice to talk with them. They of course had to make fun of their own age and I finally asked them, "How old are you?" and they replied cheerfully, "Oh hunny I'm 93, and Gladis here is 91." I was SHOCKED!! They did not act that age at all, I told them they didn't look a day over 70 and we shared a laugh.
They gave me some tips of wisdom that I will never forget:
Tip #1 - Keep your mind working, play simple games like sudoku or aggregation to keep your brain running
Tip #2 - Sit up straight, don't get used to slouching or otherwise it will catch up to you
and Tip #3 is the most important - Always have a good sense of humor!
Thank you Bessie and Gladis! It was so nice meeting you!
Always,
Bethany Beniek
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