| By: Wendy Post | 07/29/2007 |
Hilda Wiser sat in her living room chair on the morning of July 20th and awaited a ride that would soon take her and her friends to lunch.
The special outing took place that particular day because Hilda, who was born in Port Alleghany and moved to Owego at a young age, was celebrating her 103rd Birthday! But according to her 73 year old son, Bruce, it's hard to believe that she is celebrating 103. "It just happens," said Bruce about aging, "sometimes I can't even believe I'm 73." But sharp as a tack, Hilda still gets out for drives with her son and enjoys spending time with her friends from the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Catatonk; a church that she attended. Hilda lives with her son in their modest home located on Sherwood Boulevard in Owego. According to Hilda, her son's father died of pneumonia when Bruce was only a year and a half old. "He died just before the Sulfur drugs came out," said Hilda. Bruce has remained by her side since that day and has witnessed her timeless aging. Friends from her church are also amazed that Hilda is living gracefully past 100 years old. Anne Whitaker, a church member that checks on Hilda regularly, is 87 years old and living her life actively and independently. "I marvel at Hilda," said Anne. "I'm amazed at what I can do at 87."
Some may wonder what to do at the age of 103. Hilda likes to sit comfortably in her home and listen to Sabbath music, and occasionally enjoys an outing with her son. For the birthday celebration on July 20th, Faith L. Fish, who is also a church member that visits Hilda, brought her son Christopher along with some freshly picked blueberries. Although Hilda also feels that her health is pretty good for 103 years old, she claims to be a bit "wobbly." But in spite of the mild signs of aging, Hilda stands strong that her life continues through "God's blessings".
©Owego Pennysaver 2007
The article online didn't include the picture of her that was in the paper.....but she is a member of my church! Can you imagine being 103? I can't imagine being 30...lol
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