Woman turns 107 and reveals her simple approach to a long life
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Mason Byrd turned 107 on Saturday. Born in 1919, Byrd raised nine children and has spent most of her life in Kansas City. (KMBC/CNN NEWSOURCE)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMBC/CNN NEWSOURCE/WKRC) – A Missouri woman celebrated her 107th birthday surrounded by the large family she helped build — and shared some of the habits that have kept her going for more than a century
Mason Byrd turned 107 on Saturday. Born in 1919, Byrd raised nine children and has spent most of her life in Kansas City
Mason Byrd turned 107 on Saturday. Born in 1919, Byrd raised nine children and has spent most of her life in Kansas City. (KMBC/CNN NEWSOURCE)
Her family said one of the biggest keys to her longevity may be her ability to avoid stress
“Her focus is no stress,” grandson Mark Byrd said
When asked for her own secret to a long life, Byrd offered another possibility
“Maybe it’s love thy neighbor, but I really don’t know,” she said.
Byrd also credits taking care of herself
“I eat as healthy as I know how, and I try to learn more all the time,” she said. “I eat healthy so I can feel healthy.”
Mason Byrd turned 107 on Saturday. Born in 1919, Byrd raised nine children and has spent most of her life in Kansas City. (KMBC/CNN NEWSOURCE)
Her family said Byrd remains active, participating in water aerobics and reading about a book a week
“She is very resilient. She’s very self-sufficient, and she just loves people,” daughter Otona Dahmer said
Her grandson said Byrd has now outlived all of her friends
“She’s outgrown and outlived all of her friends, and she’s outliving everyone,” he said.
Mason Byrd turned 107 on Saturday. Born in 1919, Byrd raised nine children and has spent most of her life in Kansas City. (KMBC/CNN NEWSOURCE)
Despite 107 years of birthdays, Byrd couldn’t name a favorite birthday memory when asked
Her daughter, Willa Byrd, said the family simply hopes for more celebrations to come
“I love her,” she said. “I want her to live as long as she’s healthy and happy.”
