Later on, they celebrate their 40-something birthday for a very long time.
It was a different time, Ill tell you.
Its hard not to romanticize the past when thats when the most beautiful love stories happened.
They had a wonderful life together, sharing the love of music and traveling.
Almost seven decades with your best friend it is easy to see why Mary Lea loves her life.
The centenarian recalls going to a restaurant that offered a free birthday meal.
As it was March 6th, Williams birthday, he was entitled to a celebratory meal.
And I said, Yes.
The good news is they both got a fabulous free meal and apreciousmemory out of it.
Despite turning 100 (or 25), Mary Lea isnt a typicalgrandma.
This beautiful lady is also a big fan of selfies!
Shes the queen of selfies, much better than I am, said her granddaughter Kerry Nau.
And she texts me all the time.
Mary Leas texting skills came in handy when they started organizing her 100th birthday bash.
I asked her how many invitations she needed and she said about 30.
I printed 40 and she said she needed more because she was inviting everyone.
The more the merrier!
In non-leap years, she would choose a random date to celebrate.
One year she picked her late husbands day so they would get a free meal and it worked!
Shes fond of new technology and loves a good selfie!
She also invited people from her church and numerous clubs she has been involved with over the years.
We keep changing to bigger areas!
A big birthday deserves a bigparty!
And on the 29th of February, she celebrated her day at church.
The birthday girl had one request:
No gifts, c’mon.
I dont want anything to store.
As Mary Lea entered a new century of her life, she has no intention to slow down.
But nobody kicked me out and the next week everybody started wearing pants to church.
Were excited to see what she will be up to next!
I attempt to get rid of anything thats a problem with me and my heart.
Ill tell you, its a great time to live.
Does Mary Lea have any secrets for a long life?
She says staying active is one of the most important things.
Thegrandmatakes regular walks when the weather is nice or uses a treadmill when its too cold.
I dont smoke and I dont drink, and I just enjoy living, she added.
I dont give a shot to hold grudges.
I give a shot to get rid of anything thats a problem with me and my heart.
I forgive and I dont cheat or lie, Mary Lea revealed the key to a happy life.
My mothers sister Mary lived to be 107.
So I told em, Im going to out-do her, the centenarian revealed her plan for the future.
By the way, how are you planning to celebrate turning 100?
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