In this family, the term “youngest” takes on a whole new meaning, because the youngest of the siblings is a centenarian. On November 11, 2021, Frances Kompus, blows out her hundredth candle, surrounded by her older sisters, Lucy Chop, 102 years old and Julia Kopriva, 104 years old. Decryption.
Who are the 3 centenarian sisters?
The three centenarian sisters measure the luck they were given to grow up on the family farm, as relayed by the newspaper USA Today. By rewinding the thread of their memories, the ladies recall the most significant events of their lives and also, major episodes in history. Together, they went through the torments of the Second World War, overcame the trials of the Great Depression and even faced the storms of the Dust Bowl.
In addition to daily farm chores, such as milking the cows in the morning or making traditional butter, the three sisters remember helping their father during these times of crisis, who worked alone, carrying buckets of about 19 liters (the equivalent of 5 American gallons) to fuel the tractor in the fields.
During their youth, each of the sisters found love, took their vows, and left the family farm to start their own family. Of course, death does not cry out for warning, the three women found themselves widowed years later. This is how they decided to reunite again, but this time, for eternity. Lucy and Julia live in two adjacent houses in an Atwood complex, while Francès is only a few blocks from their homes.
If there is a place that is close to their hearts after the family farm, it is the Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart, in the town of Atwood, where they were baptized, married and even blew out the hundredth candle of the baby of the siblings, Francès.
Finally, the three sisters reveal the secret of longevity
A playful and mathematical operation surprises the web: by adding the ages of the three sisters, we reach almost a third of the millennium, a finding that leaves one wondering! Well, at this point, you are probably wondering how they did it, and here is the answer. Francès would have declared to the American magazine mymodernmet that one of the secrets of a long and healthy life would be to eat well, because during centuries of life, the trio made the choice to eat only homemade food and to cultivate their own vegetable garden. In addition to a careful diet, they emphasize the importance of physical activity. They also advise to practice walking regularly, as long as the body is moving and blood circulation is stimulated. But that’s not all, they also insist on spiritual connection and good faith for assured longevity.