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    Friday
    Feb132009

    a love story in later life

    My grandparents (now 94 and 84) are very much in love. 

    Visiting with them this week, I was talking to Grandpa about his mini-stroke last March.  I asked if - in the moment - he had ever thought his time was up.  His answer:  "Well, I felt my arm and side go numb, and thought this might be it, so I said, 'Mary, come over and give me a big kiss.'" 

    Grandma didn't know there was a reason..didn't need a reason obviously, because she was quickly by his side.  She says, "I came over and kissed him real good." It was then mere seconds before she realized something was wrong and that he could no longer speak. 

    But Grandpa finished with the magical ending, the key to his eventual recovery, "Well, she kissed me and that took care of everything."

    I told them that was the best Valentine story I had heard all week.  And so it is.

    Reader Comments (7)

    I remember Cyndee telling me that's what he did and why. I love it and I totally agree that that IS the BEST Valentine's story ever. So sweet.
    February 13, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterMandi
    Hands down the best! My grandparents are utterly in love, too, and it is so inspiring to me.
    February 13, 2009 | Unregistered Commentermichelle
    I love that story. SO Romantic!
    February 13, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterMegan
    so sweet. love the photo!
    February 13, 2009 | Unregistered Commentercrystalyn
    What a pair! Such a cute story--hope they have many more happy years together here. :)
    February 13, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterTiffany
    A perfect Valentine's Day post!
    February 13, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterNeighbor Jane Payne
    That's an incredibly sweet story!
    February 14, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterJill

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