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Miep's present life

Answer Miep Gies: "In 1993, at the age of 87, my beloved husband Jan died. It may be somewhat surprising that I, at my age of 99, mentally and physically in reasonable shape, still run my own 3-room apartment in a small Dutch village, with some necessary domestic and typing assistance, my extensive correspondence. Whenever time is left, I like to read and to follow the news in my daily paper and on TV. Regularly I am visited by my son Paul, his wife Lucy, who live a few blocks away from my place. Also my three grandchildren visit me from time to time. I feel a much blessed woman!"