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On their 75th wedding anniversary, a lovely couple reenacted their wedding day while well aware that it might be their last. The fact that relatives surrounded them on this important day proved to them and everyone who heard the tale that real love exists and can last a lifetime.

A delighted granddaughter related how her grandparents, realizing that their 75th wedding anniversary may be the last one they celebrate together, decided to plan something special to mark the occasion.

Marriage is not simple, especially when considering all the different things that can happen throughout a marriage.On the other hand, if two people are committed to flourishing their marriage and continuing for decades, they can experience love throughout their lives.


A jubilant granddaughter named Chelsea Dyck argues that her grandparents’ love is evidence of that. Their love is so powerful and enduring that it would make even the most romantic stories ever told in Hollywood jealous.

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Their Enduring Romance

They first met when Chelsea’s grandma was only 14 and her grandfather Jerry was only 15. They got to know one another at a church event, which was reasonable considering that her grandfather had spent his entire working life in the church.

The loving wife recalls that on the day they first met, after eating dinner at the church, they went outside to play a game of tag before going home. She could still recall her future husband’s attire, which consisted of a sportscoat, dress pants, and a silk handkerchief tucked into his coat pocket.


She snatched the handkerchief as they played tag, and he tried to get it back, so the two of them fought back and forth over it. This particular handkerchief has never been seen leaving the wife’s possession, not even once. She said with a sense of accomplishment,” I’ve kept it to this day, 80 years later!”

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Getting Married as Teenagers

It was not until after a few years of dating that the two began to act seriously toward one another. When the woman reached 18, the two started discussing their plans for the future. When, all of a sudden, Jerry asked for her hand in marriage, the two of them had just finished discussing the possibility of buying a house together and what their future might hold.

Jerry arrived wearing a dirty shirt and cap on their wedding day since he had been logging all morning. She was upset with him for that, but when he surprised her with wild roses, she realized she wanted to be with him.


Chelsea told everyone with great pride that even her grandfather had a clear memory of their wedding day. He thanked God for being “so good to them” throughout their amazing life together, even though it wasn’t always easy. It was the beginning of their wonderful life together.

The bride and groom | Source: Chelsea Dyck

The bride and groom | Source: Chelsea Dyck

Embracing the Mundane Days

The life we live is nothing like the grand Hollywood movies that are so often depicted on film. It’s a collection of unremarkable moments that, when put together, form your regular reality. This sweet couple has been together for over seventy-five years, and their everyday lives have inspired an epic love tale that has stood the test of time.

They have a combined total of five daughters, 18 grandchildren, and many great-great-grandchildren. When asked if their marriage was worth the difficulty they went through, they will proudly tell you, with tears in their eyes, how worthwhile it has been to live their life together, even though it hasn’t always been easy for them.


They chose to relive their wedding day to mark their 75th wedding anniversary. Chelsea showed some images of her grandmother from a long time ago, when she was younger, wearing a lovely veil and carrying a bouquet of flowers. She moved near her husband of 75 years, who was dressed in a black suit and had the broadest smile on his face while he was receiving hospice.

Motivating Others by Your Actions

After seeing the tender connection between her grandparents, Chelsea knew she would want the same for herself when her turn came. She expressed her desire in a blog post by writing, “I want nothing short of the way he looks at her and smiles!”

Even though Jerry’s health had been declining, he still tried to look his best for the event by getting dressed up. Even though it was a private moment between him and his wife, their children and other family members were able to attend and enjoy the show.Because they were under the impression that Jerry would not live to see this day, the occasion added significance for the whole family. This is what Chelsea said:

“The love and joy in the room was palpable. You see, a few months before, we didn’t think my Grandpa would make it to celebrate this day. He was put on hospice only briefly before their big celebration.”


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They would continue to spend their days together.

Jerry credits the success of his marriage to his wife to the fact that she is both kind and forgiving despite all the challenges they have faced together. The fact that they were going to spend their 75th anniversary together celebrating meant a great deal to both of them, especially because they knew it could be the last time they did so.

Accidentally breaking his hip not long after the couple had celebrated their anniversary, Jerry fell. Although him and his wife needed to live in separate places, his wife and the rest of his family did not want him to spend the rest of his life in this manner.

As a result, one of their daughters paid for a private flight for both of their parents so that they could move in with the other of their daughters. They received the required medical attention there and had the opportunity to spend the rest of their days with one another. True love lasts forever.

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