On aging gracefully

Think of someone you know who has aged graciously. Who was it? How do/did they do it? How did they impress you? I’m reminded of a lady in my first parish. She was our choir director, advanced in years, with many physical ailments. Yet she was always happy, thankful and positive. I always took her with me to the local nursing home. She was happy to do the music for our service because, as she said, she loved “old people.” And they cherished her. In fact, as long as I brought her and my 2-year-old Thomas, I didn’t really have to say or do a thing. It was enough for me to be the chauffer! Your thoughts?