Two neighbors by Oxford, Josie Church And Anne Wallace-Hadrillare preparing to celebrate an extraordinary goal: theirs 101st birthdaywhich falls exactly the same day. Both were in fact born the April 1, 1924. The two women live side by side from the 80s And since then they have shared many experiences, including the tradition of celebrating their special day together.
Josie and Anne had a life full of experiences and have always maintained an active and independent spirit. After the disappearance of theirs husbandsboth found comfort and stimulus in dedicating themselves to Creative and voluntary activitieswhich contributed to strengthening their friendship.
The secret of their longevity
Annewith an academic past of prestige, studied English literature At St. Hilda’s College of the University of Oxford. During the Second World Warserved in the Women’s Royal Naval Serviceworking like radio mechanic. After the war, he continued his career as lexicographercollaborating with the famous Oxford English Dictionary. His love for words It was a constant in his life and, only last year, he received an wait medal from the Royal Navy for his service.
Josieon the other hand, took the path of the medicineforming how nurse al Preston Royal Infirmary. He experienced the birth of the National Health Service (NHS) And remember the harsh rules of the time: it was not possible get married during training, and the work was extremely strict. A particularly particular moment shocking of his career was to take care of the German SS soldiers During the war, an experience that describes how difficult due to their care resistance by the allies.
Both moved to Oxford after the conflict, being in a city with a unique atmosphere: half of the university students they were young people who had just left the school, while the other half was composed of War veterans returned to complete their studies.
Today Josie and Anne live in a road they describe as one Great enlarged familyWhere Everyone helps each other. When asked for the secret for a lifetime long and happyJosie’s answer is simple but profound: “Just live. Nothing is planned, life itself decides for us“.
