World Oldest Person Dies at 115
Yesterday the oldest person, Edna Parker died at age 115. She outlived her husband who died in 1939, and her two sons. Staying active long after most slow down, Edna Parker pushed wheelchairs for others in the nursing home to keep busy. When asked, she attributed education to her longevity.
I know quite a few people who begin to slow down in their fifties and sixties, especially after they retire. Sometimes then their health begins to deteriorate. What if retirement was only the halfway point? For Edna Parker at age 55, she hadn’t even lived half of her life. She truly is an inspiration to us all–proving there doesn’t have to be age limitations.
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