Did you see this news story about the Italian earthquake? A 98 year old woman was trapped for 30 hours and when rescued, said she had passed the time crocheting!
The 98-year-old villager, from Tempera, near L'Aquila, yesterday became one of the latest survivors to be dragged from the rubble left by Monday's devastating earthquake in the Abruzzo region of central Italy. For 30 interminable hours, she lay below the ruins of her house, a few miles from the epicentre.
So
what did she do to while away the time, not knowing whether she would
live or die as rescue workers dug towards her? The answer, it seems,
was "crochet". (via The Guardian)
That is so inspiring! That lady rocks; She knows how to handle an emergency properly. :) This story made my day.
Posted by: Carolyn Michelle | April 26, 2009 at 07:55 PM
A touch of humanity in this horrible disaster!!! Old people are often so wise.
Posted by: Chrissange | April 11, 2009 at 08:43 AM
yes, I read about this wonderful old lady.
She is a human being to emulate and respect.
simply amazing
Cata from Tuscany
Posted by: cata | April 11, 2009 at 04:31 AM
Priceless! Good coping skills - that's how you get to live to be 98.
Posted by: Morna Crites-Moore | April 09, 2009 at 08:35 PM
I know it was so horrible...all those poor people. I just felt horrible for them all...
this does make me smile though...what very strong and smart lady. Who would just want to sit there and wait...thanks for sharing. :)
Posted by: Dawn | April 09, 2009 at 08:09 PM
just a little something to make you smile during a horrible situation. How amazing :)
Posted by: Marrissa | April 09, 2009 at 04:49 PM
happy to read this news about this woman.. so wonderful.:)
thanx
Posted by: mia i diö | April 09, 2009 at 03:20 PM
Now that's my kind of woman! Woohoo! ~Kelly
unDeniably Domestic
Posted by: Kelly | April 09, 2009 at 11:18 AM