MEET My HUNDRED-YEAR GRANNY in the LIMELIGHT: Whoah!!!

@Shavkat (140131)
Philippines
June 2, 2018 11:10pm CST
This morning, a cousin of mine in America sent a link about the big celebration of granny. It is a hundred year with full of pride having her children and the family. I had posted a discussion about it last time and feel grateful for those who had commented. Despite not seeing her on this special occasion, I had seen her happiness in this picture. I can’t wait to see her again soon. I am pretty sure she will be happy to share her thoughts about the big celebration. As I read the news about her, she finally revealed the secrets for her longevity in this world. That is, ‘veggies and prayers.’ “What are your elders’ secret to living longer?” “Are they fond of eating veggies?” Image Credit: lifestyle.inquirer.net
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• United States
3 Jun 18
Happy Birthday to your grandmother :) Looks like she's having a great time partying & cake. I am not a fond of veggies but I gotta start! :)
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@Shavkat (140131)
• Philippines
3 Jun 18
I think she did, my friend. I heard that most her friends are there and the rest of our family clan. I think we really need to add veggies to our diet.
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• United States
3 Jun 18
@Shavkat Wow that is amazing. I am sure she had a wonderful time and look at her go with cutting her cake! She has a beautiful blouse on. :)
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@Shavkat (140131)
• Philippines
3 Jun 18
@infatuatedbby One thing for sure, her mind is so sharp and cannot be denied when having a conversation. I was also surprised she still remembers all the dates of our birthdays from her children to great grandchildren.
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@rakski (126157)
• Philippines
3 Jun 18
Where did the celebration took place?
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@Shavkat (140131)
• Philippines
3 Jun 18
My granny had her two big celebrations. This picture held in Manila. I am not sure where is it because we didn't go in this place, too.
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@cacay1 (83581)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
4 Jun 18
@rakski , it seems in a hotle my dear.
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@rakski (126157)
• Philippines
4 Jun 18
@cacay1 oh yes. looks like it
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• Philippines
3 Jun 18
She doesn't look 100 to me, very healthy elderly right there.
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@Shavkat (140131)
• Philippines
3 Jun 18
She will be happy if she hears that from you. Thank you.
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@cacay1 (83581)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
4 Jun 18
@Letranknight2015 , you are right, she looks so cool.
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@JudyEv (342277)
• Rockingham, Australia
3 Jun 18
My Mum liked her veggies and she lived to 104. Your grandmother looks really well. I love the pink T-shirts that the guests are wearing.
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@Shavkat (140131)
• Philippines
3 Jun 18
Thank you for the compliment of my dear granny. Oh, wow! Your mom really lives longer. I hope my granny will live more than we wish for. The people who wear the pink T-shirts are three of her nine children. We are a nuclear family.
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@Shavkat (140131)
• Philippines
4 Jun 18
@JudyEv I am not sure if who had decided for that T-shirt. My family and I didn't attend the party. For the reason of having dispute issues with her children.
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@JudyEv (342277)
• Rockingham, Australia
4 Jun 18
@Shavkat The T-shirts are a lovely idea. I wish we had thought of that.
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@sunrisefan (28524)
• Philippines
3 Jun 18
It would have been nice if everyone of you were present and set aside your issues even for that event only :)
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@Shavkat (140131)
• Philippines
3 Jun 18
It is ideal. my friend. My late father cannot able to come.
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@cacay1 (83581)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
4 Jun 18
@sunrisefan , you are right, for the sake of the celebrant in her 100 years old.
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@sunrisefan (28524)
• Philippines
3 Jun 18
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@Jessabuma (31700)
• Baguio, Philippines
3 Jun 18
Ohh that's lovely picture. Yes my grandmas likes veggies that much and they don't have any vices like smoking.
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@Shavkat (140131)
• Philippines
3 Jun 18
Same thing with granny. I hope your grandmas will live longer and live to the fullest.
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@Shavkat (140131)
• Philippines
3 Jun 18
@Jessabuma You are very much welcome.
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@Jessabuma (31700)
• Baguio, Philippines
3 Jun 18
@Shavkat I am hoping for that also.. Thank you
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@redhotpogo (4401)
• United States
3 Jun 18
Congrats to her. I only know one person that lived that long. The last time I saw her she was 103, and then she moved to Texas. She said her secret was one bottle of Coca-Cola everyday. She said it had to be the glass bottle. Not cans. This was back in the 80's before plastic bottles were used.
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• United States
4 Jun 18
@Shavkat That was in the 80's. She would be like 130 something years old now.
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@Shavkat (140131)
• Philippines
4 Jun 18
That's a new secret. I hope you will have the chance to get in touch with her. A Coca-Cola has so many bad effects as claimed by experts nowadays. If it really works for her, then it is possible that would be her greatest secret.
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@Shavkat (140131)
• Philippines
4 Jun 18
@redhotpogo That's really a longevity for an elder. I hope she had lived to the fullest.
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• Pamplona, Spain
3 Jun 18
Giving a lot of love to others and prayers also and being active like walking. She is fantastic there unbelievable really congratulations on her day. I am so glad you could at least get to see all that.
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• Pamplona, Spain
3 Jun 18
@Shavkat The Holy Rosary is a really good one to do and it eases a lot of anxiety in life also. She is some groovy lady.
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@Shavkat (140131)
• Philippines
4 Jun 18
@lovinangelsinstead21 I agree, my dear friend. Holy Rosary is one of the best things that should be passed on to younger generations.
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@Shavkat (140131)
• Philippines
3 Jun 18
It was nice to have the link and read her story on the Internet. She was being interviewed by the journalist of the national newspaper. She was really a loving granny and had passed on the habit of praying the Holy Rosary to us.
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@sprite1950 (30452)
• Corsham, England
21 Jun 18
What an amazing old lady. She looks wonderful and doesn't look 100 at all. I must buy more veggies!
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@sprite1950 (30452)
• Corsham, England
22 Jun 18
@Shavkat I eat quite a lot of fruit too. I love berries.
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@Shavkat (140131)
• Philippines
22 Jun 18
@sprite1950 We can have some tropical fruits. Unfortunately, we only have wild strawberries.
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@Shavkat (140131)
• Philippines
21 Jun 18
Thank you, my friend. She will be happy if she hears that compliment of yours. I do think we need to have more veggies in our system.
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@Hannihar (130213)
• Israel
4 Jun 18
@Shavkat First of all thank you so much for sharing that with me. I am so so sorry you could not be there. I understand why and it is not fair. I know how much you love her but I am sure it will be great when you do see her. She is a lovely lady and she certainly does not look 100 years old. Thank you for sharing her secrets. I pray everyday that I will be around for my cat and she will not be left alone.
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@Shavkat (140131)
• Philippines
5 Jun 18
It happens that every family has issues. She does understand that my family and I cannot attend the special day. In time, we will still see her. I do think you will live longer, my friend. Your cat will always be there for you.
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@Shavkat (140131)
• Philippines
6 Jun 18
@Hannihar Since I am still single. Who knows? I might be having a pet until the last breath.
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@Hannihar (130213)
• Israel
5 Jun 18
@Shavkat Thanks my friend. I hope my cat will be here for me and me for her. I am glad she understands the situation. I still say it was sad you could not be there but I also understand. Families are very complicated to deal with and some more so than others.
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@renicemae (4883)
• Philippines
3 Jun 18
Wow! She sure looks healthy and happy in that age. We should eat more fruits and veggies....
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@Shavkat (140131)
• Philippines
3 Jun 18
Yes, my dear friend. She can still walk without any assistance at her home. We are so blessed to have her. She does love to eat veggies and granny is a really religious woman. She prays a lot. I could still remember when we were still kiddies, she will call us to pray at 3 PM and pray the Holy Rosary.
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@Shavkat (140131)
• Philippines
5 Jun 18
@renicemae I think we can also put God in the center of our life. I am not saying it as a saint, my friend.
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@renicemae (4883)
• Philippines
4 Jun 18
@Shavkat I see. She was blessed by GOD for her long and healthy life.
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• Aberdeen, North Carolina
3 Jun 18
My one grandmother, she was only 82 when she passed away. The one who is still alive is only 78. She does eat veggies and she still is very active at church. If she around in another 22 years, I will ask her to share her secrets with me.
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@Shavkat (140131)
• Philippines
3 Jun 18
I hope she can start sharing her secrets, my friend. A few people can reach at her age right now. Do you often see her?
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@Shavkat (140131)
• Philippines
3 Jun 18
@acrogodess That's sweet of you for doing such gesture to them. I am sure they were so happy to see you. For me, I don't see my granny that often, too. She is living in her hometown. We wanted to take good care of her, but she refused the idea. She still wanted to live in her hometown with my uncle. My younger brother usually goes there to visit her.
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• Aberdeen, North Carolina
3 Jun 18
@Shavkat no. I don’t see her often anymore because I moved from my hometown. I saw her two weeks ago when I went to visit my mother. It was Mother’s day here in the United States and then mid May my mother celebrated her birthday so my visit was both a mother’s day gift and birthday gift. I also took my mother to the movies and to dinner when I was there
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@Icydoll (36717)
• India
3 Jun 18
Very nice picture of your grandmother..thanks for sharing with us.. Yeah my grandmother love to eat veggies.
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@Shavkat (140131)
• Philippines
4 Jun 18
It's my pleasure to share her happy moment. I think we really need to eat veggies.
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@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
3 Jun 18
Hi Shavkat. It is sad that you are not complete during her birthday but I am sure she understands. Sending to her my birthday wishes. [u][/u]
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@Shavkat (140131)
• Philippines
3 Jun 18
I will as soon as I see her up close again. It would be sooner or later.
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@Shavkat (140131)
• Philippines
4 Jun 18
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@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
3 Jun 18
@Shavkat That is okay, my friend. I can wait.
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@Shellyann36 (11384)
• United States
7 Jun 18
Happy Birthday to Granny! It was a beautiful celebration and she looks so energized! Those veggies and prayers are working well for her.
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@Shellyann36 (11384)
• United States
10 Jun 18
@Shavkat I can only imagine the stories she could sit down and tell you. I surely miss my Granny and my Grandma.
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@Shavkat (140131)
• Philippines
12 Jun 18
@Shellyann36 My family and I haven’t seen her with this big celebration yet. I am pretty sure you would tell story that most grannies have, the love and care. Plus, the adventure of being a grandma.
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@Shavkat (140131)
• Philippines
7 Jun 18
She had a great celebration with the family. Thank you for the time of reading her story. It is indeed a healthy living to eat vegetables and prays for all the blessings in life.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
3 Jun 18
happy centennial birthday to your lola, kabsat. yes, now i am resorting to more vegetables except the dark green leafy vegetables.
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@Shavkat (140131)
• Philippines
3 Jun 18
I think we really need to have veggies. Ilocanos love vegetables and there is no problem with that. With the exemption of some young generations.
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@Shavkat (140131)
• Philippines
4 Jun 18
@ridingbet For me, I can't live without meat.lol But then, I see to it that I am eating a well-balanced diet.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
4 Jun 18
@Shavkat that is true. i like veggies more than the meat but this morning, i cooked our breakfast with bacon and eggs and the fried rice.
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@kavinitu (5535)
• India
4 Jun 18
Wow! Happy Birthday to your GrandMother. Your grandmother looks very nice, her memory is very sharp. Her dress is very beautiful..Hope you had a wonderful day
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@Shavkat (140131)
• Philippines
6 Jun 18
It is always fun talking with her. A witty granny if I may say.
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@Shavkat (140131)
• Philippines
6 Jun 18
@kavinitu I will, my friend. I am planning to install internet in my grandma's house. In this way, I can work in her home and spend more time with her.
@kavinitu (5535)
• India
6 Jun 18
@Shavkat Wow! Always Spend a nice time with your grandmother
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@sarik1 (7283)
4 Jun 18
Great .happy birthday to your grandmother. very lovely pictures, and long live and wishes always happy.
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@Shavkat (140131)
• Philippines
6 Jun 18
@sarik1 You are very welcome, my friend.
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@Shavkat (140131)
• Philippines
6 Jun 18
Thank you for the greeting. May she enjoys her life while still living here on Earth. Welcome to myLot.
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@sarik1 (7283)
6 Jun 18
@Shavkat ok your grandmother and your family always wishes happy. thank you nice word .
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@Bullshark (3477)
• Netherlands
3 Jun 18
That's wonderful :) May your granny Rosita be with you and yours for many more years to come... :)
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@Shavkat (140131)
• Philippines
4 Jun 18
Thank you, my dear friend. My granny is a fighter and we hope that she will live longer.
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@Shavkat (140131)
• Philippines
5 Jun 18
@Bullshark Thank you.
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@Bullshark (3477)
• Netherlands
4 Jun 18
@Shavkat I can only admire that, my friend :) More power to you and your granny!
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• Russian Federation
3 Jun 18
Congratulations! Hope she will live happily for many years. She looks like my granny. Spend more time with her while you can
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@Shavkat (140131)
• Philippines
3 Jun 18
Yes, my dear friend. We really need to spend more time with her. I had seen her last month and understand why my family and I can't come to this special occasion. How's your granny?
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@Shavkat (140131)
• Philippines
4 Jun 18
@MashaVickina I am sorry to hear that. I am sure she had lived happily here on Earth.
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• Russian Federation
4 Jun 18
@Shavkat Thanks. Oh, yes, and we also enjoyed, especially her funny jokes
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