Erin is 91 years old, and she greets every Meals on Wheels delivery with gratitude, warmth, and a great sense of humor.

“I never thought I’d ever get this old,” she says with a smile, “but I’m still standing up. And I’m grateful for that.”

Erin doesn’t do much cooking these days, so the meals that arrive at her door each week are a true help. She knows her drivers by name, Steve on Fridays and Jay on Wednesdays, and she jokes that the two resemble each other so much it’s hard to keep track of who is who. Both are always welcome at her door.

Beyond the meals themselves, the visits mean the world to her. “I don’t get to talk very much to people,” she shared. A friendly knock at the door is something she genuinely looks forward to, and a few minutes of conversation can carry a whole afternoon.

Ask Erin what would surprise people to know about her, and her answer is a delight. She’s a singer, and has been since she was 15. Music has been part of her life for 76 years and counting.

“Singing is a blessing for everyone because it lifts your spirit,” she says. “It kind of just lifts you up to a different plane.”

Spend a little time with Erin and you’ll understand exactly what she means. Her spirit does the same thing for everyone around her.

Before we left, she had one request: “Thank Seniors First very, very much for me.”

Erin, the pleasure is all ours.