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This Couple Celebrating 65 Years Of Marriage Is The Most Beautiful Thing Ever
I was gifted with the honor of shooting Ruby and Harold for their 60th wedding anniversary. Five years later, I was gifted again to document their love of 65 years. Harold is the exact same as I remember him. Cutting jokes and always smiling. Sadly, Ruby’s dementia has worsened. She didn’t remember me or the last time we took pictures together. When she greeted me at the door, she wrapped me up in a tight hug… just like you would hug family you hadn’t seen in a long time. I told her I was so excited to see her and she said, ‘Well, I wish I knew why!’ But wow, her personality was just as sassy as ever!
It’s so sad to know that she won’t remember me or the wonderful time we had together. But she’ll enjoy looking at the pictures and that’s exactly why a photographer’s job is so important. It’s so amazing to see a long-lasting love like theirs! I believe it should be celebrated, documented, cherished, remembered and something to strive for.
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Flora Polvado 7 years ago
This is what happens when you work thru your problems and don't look at divorce as an easy out. I so want this.
Hanna 7 years ago
I would imagine it would depend on the problems. So many women get into abusive relationships. Problems you CAN'T work thru.
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StarryEyedDreamer 7 years ago
The picture of them holding hands put me in tears. My great grandparents were just shy of 76 years... this makes me think of them.
Cheri Sparkes 7 years ago
Aaah so beautiful! I love All of these photographs! The one that really 'speaks to me' is the first one, bc (imho) there is such a truly sweet and delicate intimacy thats evident when someone gently cups their loved ones face while looking into their eyes that's incomparable! I'm genuinely a very lucky/blessed person to have found such a love as theirs, myself! My spouse has endured (right alongside me!)...my long road of challenging (and increasing) health issues, since shortly after we'd met and he has Never once wavered! We've been together since the day we met 23 years ago. Our road together has consisted of many more struggles/pain.. than pleasure, however...having each other has made it all worth it! I wish for everyone to not 'settle' to believe it IS possible to find someone who 'makes your heart, sing!' 😘
Mibo Dumplings 7 years ago
AHAHAHAHASLFKQJJRDJ THIS IS SO CUTE also my parents will be celebrating their 20th anniversary
MysticalMan 7 years ago
Thank you for reminding us that love is an eternal energy and can last beyond linear memory. Love is.
Revgirl2017 7 years ago
I don't believe in real love anymore but if I did this is what I would want. This is love!
therealpixie 7 years ago
Wonder, if you added it up, how many of those 65 years they've spent laughing?
Morgan the Manatee 7 years ago
Congratulations! My great-grandparents are celebrating their 75th this summer •o•
Sandra Gawel 7 years ago
How beautiful is this precious couple. I wish them many many more years, along with perfect health. God bless them for being an example of hard work, kind words, hugging and smiling. God they are so beautiful
Louisa Howarth 7 years ago
So beautiful and powerful. You can imagine them as youngsters looking like that at each other. <3
sosunlight 7 years ago
Beautiful how even with dementia she still so obviously adores him (and vice versa). I hope they never lose that sweet look.
Flora Polvado 7 years ago
This is what happens when you work thru your problems and don't look at divorce as an easy out. I so want this.
Hanna 7 years ago
I would imagine it would depend on the problems. So many women get into abusive relationships. Problems you CAN'T work thru.
Load More Replies... StarryEyedDreamer 7 years ago
The picture of them holding hands put me in tears. My great grandparents were just shy of 76 years... this makes me think of them.
Cheri Sparkes 7 years ago
Aaah so beautiful! I love All of these photographs! The one that really 'speaks to me' is the first one, bc (imho) there is such a truly sweet and delicate intimacy thats evident when someone gently cups their loved ones face while looking into their eyes that's incomparable! I'm genuinely a very lucky/blessed person to have found such a love as theirs, myself! My spouse has endured (right alongside me!)...my long road of challenging (and increasing) health issues, since shortly after we'd met and he has Never once wavered! We've been together since the day we met 23 years ago. Our road together has consisted of many more struggles/pain.. than pleasure, however...having each other has made it all worth it! I wish for everyone to not 'settle' to believe it IS possible to find someone who 'makes your heart, sing!' 😘
Mibo Dumplings 7 years ago
AHAHAHAHASLFKQJJRDJ THIS IS SO CUTE also my parents will be celebrating their 20th anniversary
MysticalMan 7 years ago
Thank you for reminding us that love is an eternal energy and can last beyond linear memory. Love is.
Revgirl2017 7 years ago
I don't believe in real love anymore but if I did this is what I would want. This is love!
therealpixie 7 years ago
Wonder, if you added it up, how many of those 65 years they've spent laughing?
Morgan the Manatee 7 years ago
Congratulations! My great-grandparents are celebrating their 75th this summer •o•
Sandra Gawel 7 years ago
How beautiful is this precious couple. I wish them many many more years, along with perfect health. God bless them for being an example of hard work, kind words, hugging and smiling. God they are so beautiful
Louisa Howarth 7 years ago
So beautiful and powerful. You can imagine them as youngsters looking like that at each other. <3
sosunlight 7 years ago
Beautiful how even with dementia she still so obviously adores him (and vice versa). I hope they never lose that sweet look.
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