The simplest explanation is usually the right answer.

On October 10th, Adell Julie Thompson from Santee, South Carolina celebrated her 107th birthday. Her family, which includes three grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren, threw her a parade to celebrate.

Thompson was born in Santee in 1915. She recalls how the town had changed, and even remembers when people transitioned from using mules and horses to using cars.

When asked by WLTX what the secret to her longevity is, she told them:

I do what the Bible tell me.

That's pretty straightforward advice for all of us to follow.

She went on to tell WLTX:

I thank the Lord to have me to do the right thing until I do go.