Someone or Something I Admire
The Incredible Survivor that is 104 Years Old!
How does someone survive 104 years? I am Sue’s
caretaker. We go shopping, to her doctor’s appointments,
and I clean her house. I will tell you how she survives.
She’s remarkable, outstanding, and exceptional. The
woman that I take care of is very independent, on-top-of-
things and pretty sharp. The feisty woman gets in and out of
the car by herself. Sue says, “I can do that myself.” Walking
to the convenience store is no problem for her. We go to the
liquor store and the clerk knows exactly what she wants.
This lady has a 4:00 drink everyday and that may be why
she is 104!
I love the stories about the old days in New York. Her
mom and sisters in the family canned fruit and vegetables
and also baked bread. The family was also down in the
cellar making wine. Sue would also watch the horses and
buggies clopping down the street. On snowy days she
remembers trudging to the subway.
Sue’s style is what you would see in New York City
today. She was a seamstress in the garment district in the
1920’s. This wonderful woman is a great dresser: her scarf
matches her outfit. She tries to also match her shoes and
purses. The lady also repairs all her clothing by hand. I
hope you enjoy this story that I wrote about my lady friend.
She is so incredible. I enjoy being around her a lot. She is a
very important woman.
Robin Lewis is a student at the Seminole location of the Literacy Council
of St. Petersburg and her tutor is Ann Vermillion.
Someone I Admire
Everything that we do in life has a purpose and all of us
should have a special person who loves us and supports us
our whole life until we pass away. I feel blessed receiving
support from that special person; she doesn’t ask for any
explanations. She just responds to me with compassion,
comprehension, advice, mercy, and wisdom. She’s full of
love because I am an extension of that special person.