A
friend of ours posted this and we just had to share it for everyone to
read. This is one of the sweetest things we've ever read... get the
tissues ready! Th
ank you (to our
friend) Will for sharing this.
"I saw this elderly gentleman dining by himself, with an old picture of a
lady in front of him. I though maybe I could brighten his day by
talking to him.
As I had assumed, she was his wife. But I didn't expect such an
interesting story. They met when they were both 17. They dated briefly,
then lost contact when he went to war and her family moved. But he said
he thought about her the entire war. After his return, he decided to
look for her. He searched for her for 10 years and never dated anyone.
People told him he was crazy, to which he replied "I am. Crazy in love".
On a trip to California, he went to a barber shop. He told the barber
how he had been searching for a girl for ten years. The barber went to
his phone and called his daughter in. It was her! She had also been
searching for him and never dated either.
He proposed immediately and they were married for 55 years before her
death 5 years ago. He still celebrates her birthday and their
anniversary. He takes her picture with him everywhere and kisses her
goodnight.
Some inspiring things he said;
"I was a very rich man. Not with money, but with love"
"I never had a single argument with my wife, but we had lots of debates"
"People are like candles. At any moment a breeze can blow it out, so
enjoy the light while you have it."
"Tell your wife that you love her everyday. And be sure to ask her, have
I told you that I love you lately?"
Be sure to talk to the elderly. Especially strangers. You may think that
you will brighten their day, but you may be surprised that they can
actually brighten yours."
Source: Internet
