By
Brin Merkley
BILLINGS - A lot of people want to hide their age when
their birthday rolls around, but not so for one Billings woman who
embraces life.
One-hundred-three-year-old Vivian Larson lives at St. John's nursing home in Billings. The former teacher says that she exercise's everyday. Nurses say Larson is one of their most active residents, and she never misses an activity. Larson says she never expected to see the number 104 on her birthday cake.
"I never thought I'd live this long and as good of health as I have. It doesn't mean my life has been all roses, there's been some thorns but that's part of life," said Larson.
St. John's activity director Hope Ordorff says her experience in assisting Larson at the home has been enjoyable, and her spirit sets her apart from other residents.
"She's going to be 104, but her spirit is still at a 5-year-old child, you know, she's still wanting to come to activities; she's my most active resident that I have," said Ordorff.
Larson says she's excited to be turning 104, and says she credits her longevity to living a humble life.
"I think accepting the things as they are, improve them if you can; if you can't, accept it, and then I think my faith has been a big factor," said Larson.
Not only does Larson have a knack at accumulating birthdays but also in Bingo. "I do my share of winning," said Larson.
In her spare time, Larson says she enjoys spending time with wonderful people and looks forward to seeing her family and friends on Sunday.
One-hundred-three-year-old Vivian Larson lives at St. John's nursing home in Billings. The former teacher says that she exercise's everyday. Nurses say Larson is one of their most active residents, and she never misses an activity. Larson says she never expected to see the number 104 on her birthday cake.
"I never thought I'd live this long and as good of health as I have. It doesn't mean my life has been all roses, there's been some thorns but that's part of life," said Larson.
St. John's activity director Hope Ordorff says her experience in assisting Larson at the home has been enjoyable, and her spirit sets her apart from other residents.
"She's going to be 104, but her spirit is still at a 5-year-old child, you know, she's still wanting to come to activities; she's my most active resident that I have," said Ordorff.
Larson says she's excited to be turning 104, and says she credits her longevity to living a humble life.
"I think accepting the things as they are, improve them if you can; if you can't, accept it, and then I think my faith has been a big factor," said Larson.
Not only does Larson have a knack at accumulating birthdays but also in Bingo. "I do my share of winning," said Larson.
In her spare time, Larson says she enjoys spending time with wonderful people and looks forward to seeing her family and friends on Sunday.
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