Mrs. Vidya Wati Uppal turned 106 years old on August 14, 2022. She is the mother of AACE Technical Board Member Kul Uppal, PE CEP DRMP Emeritus. He says, “Even at this age her memory is super sharp, although her mobility has gone down. She has a tough time getting out of her bed by herself. She is in a nursing home in the Chicago area. She needs 24/7 attention.”

Kul added, “She always told us learn lessons from the past and live for today.” She had five children and she made sure all of them were highly educated and well placed. She has 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She married Kul’s father in 1937. Kul’s father was a medical doctor (GP) and he practiced for 67 years.”

Kul concludes, “We need to celebrate mothers because they are tough teachers, kind soul mates, dependable friends, and an ocean that can absorb all your worries.”