Celebrating 102 Years of Age
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| Marie Arceo |
| 11/11/2009 |
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| They say wisdom comes with age. There`s a North Dakota woman with more than 100 years of wisdom to share. Tillie Aichele was born on this day in 1907. She got together with the people who know her the best to share some good memories. "Happy birthday to you!" said Tillie`s friends. Tillie Aichele,102, wouldn`t choose to celebrate her birthday any other way, surrounded by old friends and neighbors. " I thank the Lord every day for my health, that I can still take care of myself. That means a lot to me and my family is all good and wonderful," said Tillie. She was born in 1907 and is the oldest person in Driscoll. To everyone`s amazement, she`s an independent woman, lives by herself on the farm, and does her own chores. "I do my washing, I do my cooking, I do everything like I always did," said Tillie. Tillie has her daily routine and that`s the way she likes it. She even makes it out to all of the town`s events. Neighbors say, if she can find a ride, Tillie will be there. "She comes to church and up those steps like she was 21," said Norman Meland, a friend who has known her for 60 years. And there`s no secret to living as long as she has. She attributes her long life to a good diet. "Well thank you so much. I appreciate that. I can`t believe you went to all that for me. Thanks a million!" said Tillie. Tillie lives next door to her son and his family on the farm. So help isn`t too far away whenever she needs it. |
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