My Mom is a Joy to Love. She is the star around which our family orbits. She is only 4'11" tall and can't believe she isn't taller. She told me recently that she was sure she was five feet. Even her Great great grandchildren know they can talk to Grandma and they will be listened to with love and acceptance no matter what their issue in life is at any moment. Her strength of will to live was proven when she was 75 and she had a massive heart attack followed by open heart surgery. She survived that with hardly a blink of an eye. He doctor told her that she would not be allowed to climb trees any longer though. The only thing she fusses about is that everyone wants to take care of her when she can take care of herself. We are truly blessed she is still with us. She lives alone with a Comfort Keeper device for emergencies. One of my younger brothers lives close by and checks in on her a few times everyday. I hope I can do as well as she is doing.