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.

Comments

[Mandi]

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.

[michelle]

Hands down the best! My grandparents are utterly in love, too, and it is so inspiring to me.

[Megan]

I love that story. SO Romantic!

[crystalyn]

so sweet. love the photo!

[Tiffany]

What a pair! Such a cute story--hope they have many more happy years together here. :)

[Neighbor Jane Payne]

A perfect Valentine's Day post!

[Jill]

That's an incredibly sweet story!