As we strolled by Paper Goods Pond this evening, we saw a couple sitting on one of the benches, her arm over his shoulder. Even from a distance, the love between them was obvious. By an odd coincidental quirk, it turns out that their names are John & Barbara, the same as ours. They came from Poland 20 years ago. It was, as they put it, "too late for us," so they gave all their energy to their children. Their son is now a surgeon in Florida. Their daughter (and they remembered that we had taught her in Confirmation classes over 10 years ago!) is a nurse practioner here in CT. They seemed to be so happy and content: they know they have done well with their lives, and they are still clearly in love with each other. What an uplifting experience to have met them!
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This is such a wonderful tribute to them, Bobbie. What a love story!
ReplyDeleteGreat story and a wonderfully flattering portrait of them!
ReplyDeleteVery nice! Did you get their contact info to share this with them?
ReplyDeleteGreat hpw lives entwine, isn't it?
ReplyDeleteWonderful story - and a very sweet portrait. I'm still amazed by what you do with your phone camera!
ReplyDeletethank you for the wonderful story!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful portrait of what seems a very happy couple! Love those relaxed easy smiles...it really brings out the comfort they have together!
ReplyDeleteHi Bobbie,
ReplyDeleteLove this story with the picture. Shows that love is still alive and doing well. Have a great day!
Sherrie
A charming portrait of the couple with a wonderful story to accompany the portrait
ReplyDeleteWow, what a great story! You can tell by their smiles they are happy. It would be interesting to hear of their early years in Poland.
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