But precisely because it is so ordinary. Many of you could probably tell similar stories. If not, you should talk to your older family members while you still have the chance. My paternal grandfather had a market garden near the town of Skive. He and my grandmother had 13 children. That was not unusual back then. She was considerably younger than he was.
That was also fairly common. In 1917, my grandfather sold the market garden and bought a small house in Skive. By then he was 70. Those of you who are good at adding up numbers may be surprised to hear that my grandfather was that old. Even though I am not exactly a  Page 2 of 9  spring chicken myself.