2012-01-19

Two of the Healthiest People I Know.

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After talking to my grandparents on the phone the other night, my grandmother told me how an MD recently commented on their excellent health. I told her that I totally agreed with that MD. They are in excellent health given that they are in their eighties. Come to think of it, I don't know many people more well than my grandparents. They truly are two of the healthiest people I know.

For instance, My grandmother makes everything from scratch, including bread & cookies, mayonnaise & jams, and beets & pickles; keeps on top of her daily chores; and raising five children. My grandfather always worked laborious jobs, all the while keeping his mind active with various hobbies (including woodworking and gardening).

To summarize: they are healthy mentally (watching lots of Jeopardy and doing crossword puzzles must help!), physically (they walk, work the body fulfilling household chores, and tend to the yard), socially (they attend church and have friends in the community), diet-wise (eating lots of vegetables, rounded meals, and homemade goodies), and family-wise (there are routine evening phone calls, cards on birthdays, and an annual family gathering Boxing Day).

It is no wonder my grandparents are thriving in their 80s. They keep every aspect of their health in tip-top shape. I aspire to be like them not only when I am an elder, but right now! They have many desirable and healthy habits and traits.

6 comments:

  1. I wholeheartedly agree.

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  2. That's a great way to live!

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  3. DEAR BECCA THANK YOU FOR YOUR WONDERFUL COMMENTS ABOUT GRANDAD AND GRSMMIE .GRANDAD AND GRAMMIE HAVE BEEN BLESSED WITH A WONDERFUL FAMILY I AM SURE THATS WHAT KEEPS US GOING. GOD HAS TRULY WALKED EACH DAY WITH US LOVE YOU .GRAM.

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  4. I think they are pretty wonderful role models for us all ;)

    PJ&M

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  6. Dear Becca Thank You For your comments about grandad and I.We have been Blessed with a wonderful family .GOD walks with us daily i am sure We love you all so very much. BYE BYE Love YOU .G and G.

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