I love stories about the oldest living people in Japan. Guinness World Records has recently confirmed Masao Matsumoto, 108, and his 100 year old wife, Miyako, as the oldest living spouses by aggregate age. They have been married since October 1937 and have a combined age of 208 years. Mrs. Matsumoto credits the long marriage to her patience. They live in a retirement home in Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture and have five daughters, 13 grandchildren, and 25 great- grandchildren.
Yes, I think patience is needed to reach old age, life gives you so many turns and changes. Having a loving spouse (and caring children) to help you through is a great plus.
I love them, though I don't think I want to live that long. though I admit that I don't want either of us to leave first. Patience? Yes, especially as we age. xx, Carol
That's so sweet <3
ReplyDeleteYes, I think patience is needed to reach old age, life gives you so many turns and changes. Having a loving spouse (and caring children) to help you through is a great plus.
ReplyDeletePamela: Oh so sweet.
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Love how she says her patience ensured a long marriage.
ReplyDeleteHi Pamela wow that is so wonderful ,what a sweet couple xx
ReplyDeletewonderful....long married.
ReplyDeleteThank for sharing the story.
I love them, though I don't think I want to live that long. though I admit that I don't want either of us to leave first. Patience? Yes, especially as we age.
ReplyDeletexx, Carol
WOW what an achievement, they could teach the young of today something about long and happy marriage.
ReplyDeleteThat's such a wonderful story. How lovely that even at this old age they can still be together!
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