Celebrating Meals on Wheels Centenarians
Celebrating Meals on Wheels Centenarians
Meals on Wheels for Greater Houston boasts 14 seniors older than 100 on its 4,000 client list.
One such client, Elevena, is a spitfire, dolling out wisdom and wisecracks.
"Baby, I got no secret to living to 100," she says. "I worked hard, I ate what I wanted. I'm gonna live 50 more years! Ain't no big deal as long as I'm in God's hands."
Elevena, like many of her generation, did work very hard to make a living. "It was real hard times," as she put it. A housekeeper, she earned a reputation as "the best maid they ever saw."
Elevena's health makes cooking is difficult, so she depends on Meals on Wheels.
"My driver is patient with me. I am slow coming to the door and she helps me by opening the door and waiting for me. She helps me carry things. I am always praying for her."
Meals on Wheels for Greater Houston boasts 14 seniors older than 100 on its 4,000 client list.
One such client, Elevena, is a spitfire, dolling out wisdom and wisecracks.
"Baby, I got no secret to living to 100," she says. "I worked hard, I ate what I wanted. I'm gonna live 50 more years! Ain't no big deal as long as I'm in God's hands."
Elevena, like many of her generation, did work very hard to make a living. "It was real hard times," as she put it. A housekeeper, she earned a reputation as "the best maid they ever saw."
Elevena's health makes cooking is difficult, so she depends on Meals on Wheels.
"My driver is patient with me. I am slow coming to the door and she helps me by opening the door and waiting for me. She helps me carry things. I am always praying for her."
