100 years
1,200 months
5,200 weeks
36,500 days
876,000 hours
52,560,000 minutes
3,153,600,000 seconds
3,784,320,000 heartbeats
894,000,000 blinks
736,000,000 breaths
The definition of antique
Is something that is at least 100 years old
So many collectibles fit into that category
But what about a human being?
We refer to them as a centenarian
And they are more valuable
Than all the antiques in the world
While an antique may be on display
With a brief history of its origin and use
The centenarian is the living history
Of 100 years of progress, innovation and societal change
What makes 100 years of life so special?
You’d have to ask the centenarian
Because he or she has lived it
And what is their secret?
Well, I believe they are engaged, curious, kind, loving,
Generous, forgiving, accepting of life’s ups and downs
They don’t take for granted, but give their all
They have taken responsibility for life
And made it meaningful and worthwhile
I speak for one Centenarian
Who I am privileged to know and love
On September 3rd of this year my father-in-law
Celebrated his 100th birthday with great pomp and circumstance
And a whole lot of fun
“Happy Birthday Ed”
We’re looking forward to 101