My mother will be 95 next month.
Her body is slowing down. The human body really isn’t made to last this long.
A year ago, some disks in her back wore out. She needed surgery and spends most of her time in a wheelchair.
She was married a total of 50 years to smokers. The second-hand smoke damaged her lungs; every winter she gets bronchitis.
She has never had a serious disease. She was never in a hospital from the age of 42 until 94. Her mind is as sharp as ever.
Someday she will die, but probably when her lungs can’t handle another round of bronchitis.
In the meantime, she sews:
Update 1/21/2026
Mom is now 98 and becoming frail. Tomorrow, she is moving into an assisted living facility because she has fallen several times recently.
She will have her own room. She is taking minimal clothing and furniture — including her embroidery machine. 🙂