Stronger Than Any Virus

In the midst of so much fear and concern with the coronavirus outbreak this past couple of weeks, there have been some beautiful stories. One of those is about a couple celebrating their 67th anniversary. Here’s their story:

A Vernon, Connecticut, man celebrated his 67th wedding anniversary outside of his wife's nursing home in Stafford Springs on Saturday. The couple isn't allowed to visit each other because of COVID-19. Due to coronavirus concerns, Bob couldn't go inside the nursing home and be with his wife Nancy, but he didn't let that stop him from celebrating.

Bob brought a sign to the nursing home that said "I've loved you 67 years and still do. Happy Anniversary." He held it up to his wife's window so she could see it and celebrate their anniversary, too.  Nancy responded to her husband's sweet gesture by waving and blowing kisses from the window of her second floor room.

At 90-plus years old, Bob is in the demographic that is considered most at-risk during this time of COVID-19. And yet, he chose to risk being in public to let his wife know of his love for her. What a great example for all us on how we can choose to prioritize our relationships, even in difficult days.