The Way My Mother did.

Growing old gracefully is not about becoming soft spoken, slowing down, literally and not doing things you did when you were young. It is about growing old the way my Mother did.

In her late 70's she had a weekly outing with my cousin when she used to eat her favourite things. When she had to have dialisis, she inspired the nurses and the other patients. She knew all their problems. She never turned anyone away who needed some help, with money or otherwise.

When she became blind, her faith grew stronger. She did not give in to despair. She called her children to enquire about our health and gave advice on our problems.

I remember how she asked forgiveness from all for any wrong she may have done. She was a blind eighty old women then.

And that is how you grow old gracefully, with faith and love, the way Mummy did.