There’s a lovely, warm feeling that comes from being told you look much younger than your actual age. Isn’t it nice to have folks guess you years below what your birth certificate states?

Our story today revolves around a 50-year-old mother who has recently found herself on the receiving end of an unexpected wave of compliments about her youthful appearance. This delightful turn of events has set her confidence soaring and, understandably, her story is making waves online.

Reaching the age of 50 is quite the milestone—one that comes with its own set of reflections and sometimes, a little wishful thinking about being younger. This mother shares that sentiment; after all, who really wants to face the so-called perils of growing older?

Surprisingly, her local supermarket staff don’t seem ready to acknowledge her age, often showering her with compliments that leave her positively thrilled.

In a recent visit to the supermarket, she experienced a surprising situation where the cashier requested her to show identification before allowing her to purchase tobacco. Although she explained that she was well over the legal age, the request for ID left her feeling a delightful mix of surprise and flattery.

Meet Abbi Franklin from Guildford, Surrey—a proud mother of two grown daughters, aged 17 and 23. Reflecting on the incident, she thankfully mentioned having her ID in her bag, saying, “I don’t usually carry it but I’m so glad that I did.” Her experience reminds her daily to count her blessings.

Abbi has been buoyed by this experience, using it as a springboard to share a bit of wisdom with other women: by staying active and leading a healthy lifestyle, there are lovely rewards to be reaped as time goes on.