The Benefits of Aging In October I celebrated my 80th birthday, and in November I celebrated my fifteenth anniversary in OA. For me, it was a time of reflection and celebration. At my birthday party, I looked around and saw my husband, five children, twentythree grandchildren, and twelve greatgrandchildren. Six close friends were there as well, and I was happy and grateful to feel … Read More
Promise to My Granny When I was young, my granny always told me it’s what’s on the inside that matters, but I couldn’t help but see myself as ugly, fat, and disgusting. In seventh grade, I weighed 145 pounds (66 kg), and I started restricting my food and exercising two hours every day. I lost 20 pounds (9 kg) in three weeks. People flattered … Read More