Family brings generations together to sleep next to matriarch on the eve of 100 years in TO Reaching 100 years old without giving up your routine, hobbies and disposition is not for everyone. But Ms. Noemia dos Santos Oliveira shows that age is not synonymous with limitation. Surrounded by a family that already includes children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren who make a point of celebrating her birthday in style every year, she continues to ride a water bike on the beaches of southern Tocantins. Described by her granddaughter Gracielly Andrade as a woman of faith, charismatic and very wise, Dona Noemia lives in Gurupi and likes to keep the house full. Talking, praying the rosary and the rosary, reading, embroidering and practicing physical activities are among the occupations that continue to be present in the centenarian's daily life. In addition to the customs and teachings transmitted throughout her life, Dona Noemia became the link that holds different generations together. ? Click here to follow the g1 TO channel on WhatsApp On her 100th birthday, her 12 children, 37 grandchildren and 51 great-grandchildren, nephews and other relatives made a video lasting more than four minutes in which several generations of the family line up to 'ask for a blessing' and sleep at Dona Noemia's house (watch the excerpt above). The record of the meeting went viral on social media. READ MORE Family brings generations together to sleep with matriarch on the eve of her 100th birthday, in TO 'Family bond with patients', says colleague about doctor honored by children in farewell Beach season in Tocantins: find out how to prevent accidents with children and drownings Dona Noemia takes a jet ski ride in Tocantins Personal Archive/Gracielly Andrade Adventure and disposition at 100 years old Gracielly describes her grandmother as the center of the family. In addition to the birthday celebrated on July 11th, the group also meets every year at Christmas. According to the granddaughter, relatives traveled from various regions of Brazil, from the North to the South of the country. Some even came from Italy. There are so many stories accumulated over a century that the family finds it difficult to choose just one. But one of them stands out: at the age of 88, Dona Noemia parasailed at Praia do Croá, in Aliança do Tocantins. According to the granddaughter, the matriarch's adventurous spirit remains and, even today, she continues to ride a watercraft. "There are countless stories like this that we keep in our hearts", summarized Gracielly. At the age of 88, Dona Noemia parasailed at Praia do Croá, in Aliança do Tocantins Personal Archive/Gracielly Andrade Teachings and faith In addition to her 12 children, Noemia also raised two nephews and two grandchildren. And the family tree continues to grow, as there are two great-grandchildren on the way and the family's first great-great-grandchild is due to be born soon. Over the decades, she transmitted teachings, religious traditions and rules of coexistence that remain present in the daily lives of her descendants. "She makes sure that everyone prays the rosary at least once a day. From her son to her great-grandson, everyone knows that you cannot eat at the table without a shirt, nor arrive or leave without asking for a blessing," said her granddaughter. See more news from the region on g1 Tocantins.