I wish I had taken their picture.
I went to visit old friends who have been married for 72 years.
He is 98 , looks 65 and is still a community volunteer!
Still driving her around town too.
He proudly says he takes no prescription medications- only Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and baby aspirin.
Imagine?
She is 92 and beautiful – elegantly coiffed with painted nails, gorgeous clothes, and a smile that transforms her face to youth.
They are both beautiful.
I love talking to them, or rather, just listening to their stories of a lifetime together.
Oh, there are the negatives like lost hearing, balance and reading ability.
But they both offer this advice:
“Do not dwell on the things you cannot do. Be grateful for the things you can.”
And they are truly my inspiration.
Oh, I wish you’d taken a picture too, Dor. They’ve offered some terrific advice that I’m sure has contributed to their long and healthy life.
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Wow, they are mine now too!!
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🙂 They really are amazing people. 🙂
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My guess is they wouldn’t mind appearing on a blog post but I didn’t want to invade their privacy either, so I let the moment slip by.
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You should definitely visit again and take their picture! What a nice love story.
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Good idea Dianna! Hopefully, they won’t mind. 🙂
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I love hearing inspiring stories like this!
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All I can say is that, I hope I even reach their age and still look young. But I am not doing too bad at 82- 83 this October. I wish your friends luck and hope they live for more years to come. I agree with your other blogger friends. Take a picture next time you visit.
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You look young and beautiful from your profile picture Rita! My guess is we are as young as we think we are inside. 🙂
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Living to 92 is one thing, having your nails done … the bar has been risen! You are fortunate to have these love birds in your inner circle.
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Yes, just to know and see them feels like a huge privilege. 🙂
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Oh, how perfectly lovely. I adore stories like this one, I truly do. And their advice – wise words.
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That’s good advice!
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