My 98-year-old grandmother is the most positive person I know. I think it's the secret to her long life.

The author's grandmother is 98 years old.

Courtesy of Stephanie Mork

• After watching my 98-year-old grandmother live life to the fullest, I now see aging as a gift.
• She has lived through several challenges, yet she has always managed to keep a smile on her face.
• I believe her humility and positive outlook on life are what have kept her going all these years.

In 2019, I lived in Washington, DC, and my Grandma Lenora lived in Minnesota. We often talked on the phone...