Last Updated on February 19, 2024, 8:23 AM AST by Anthony Morris
Jamaica: St Elizabeth’s most senior and Independent resident, Ivy Pauline Motaugue celebrated her 104th birthday on Thursday.
Born in 1920, Ivy Pauline Motaugue, commonly known as Ms Tivy by people, is an independent woman, raising her five children and taking care of herself despite being over centenarian resident of the Community.
Her remarkable spirit and independence often attract people of her community and encourage them to have an independent and bold attitude toward their life endeavors.
As per the reports, Ms Tivy, who is also known by Munro in St Elizabeth is a diabetic patient with no to less hearing. She also has high blood pressure issues along with major bone and joint pains, which normally come at such an age.
In recent negotiations with Ms Tivy, she opened up about herself and spoke about how she used to manage her daily life routines smoothly at such an age.
She shared, that though she’s not capable of leaving her home and exploring new places as she used to be in her time, she is quite adept at taking care of herself and her needs.
“Me have sugar and pressure, and sometimes me foot pain me and sometimes me chest worry me. And wah day me bounce me hand and I can’t really do the walking so I don’t go anywhere again, just from here to out the gate,” she added.
Further, when asked about her daily routine, she said, she got up early in the morning and refreshed. After that, she does a little washing, cooks her own breakfast, and have coffee.
Adding that she also reveals her about her addiction to coffee, even her family members don’t allow her, she drink it without letting them know.
Furthermore, it is to be noted that, Miss Tivy has worked in several sectors before taking retirement from the Potsdam district post office.
At the post office, she worked and carried out telegrams from 8 AM to 5 PM every day. While Considering the early phase of her life, Miss Tivy said she was among her six siblings in her family and was the eldest daughter of her family. All her siblings have passed away earlier, and she’s the only one in her family who’s above centenarian.
Miss Tivy said she doesn’t have any secret to a long life and is even grateful to be able to achieve this milestone amongst her community and family.
“I don’t have any secret to long life. I wasn’t expecting it, but I am grateful for it. Although sometimes me sorta have to hop-hop and go along but I am so happy and I have to just do what I can to make sure I take the best of care,” she added.
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