Posted on 01/27/2010 12:31:05 AM PST by cakid1
100-Year Gets College Degree.. Just before she Dies
This is a touching story out of New Hampshire.
Harriet Ames had always wanted to earn her college degree, and at the age of 100 she finally did.
Then on Saturday - the day after she
NEVER give up folks...
Never..
I like the story of “Grandma Moses” - at the ripe old age of 80, she gave up her life as a farmer and began painting and painted until she died at 102.
She became a well-known folk artist and her work hangs in museums catering to folk art worldwide.
It’s never too late.
...maybe "Don't graduate" either...
My former barber, born in 1916, regretted dropping out of high school till the day he died. It had nothing to do with money, I think he felt a certain loss of status. His mother died in the influenza pandemic of 1918, and he regretted that bitterly, I think I understand. He worked cheerfully and usefully almost till the day he died. He passed away in 1994.
Thank You Bon for giving another perspective on perseverance.
Her life was probably more active before she began to study for the degree.
NOte to self: Do NOT finsh my degree!
Those graduation parties can be rough...especially when you’re 100.
Okay THAT was really funny!!!!!
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