Love that Lasts

If we’re lucky, we fall in love many times in our life … with friends and family, our children, a first car, pets and so much more. The residents of The Lodge at BridgeMill were asked to tell about a love in their life that stood the test of time. Here are a few of their answers.

We dated in high school and fell in love. My parents didn’t approve so we eloped and sent them a telegraph. We’ve been married for 62 years now. Rita R.

My roommate’s boyfriend took us swimming, and I stole him from her! We were married for 63 years. Margaret W.

I was with my friends at the drugstore, where there was a jukebox and a dance floor in the back. A handsome young man in uniform came across the floor and asked me for a dance. We danced, talked and made plans for a date, four days later we got married … my parents had no idea! We spent our honeymoon night at my parents’ house, because I thought they were out of town and had to hide my husband in the closet when they unexpectedly came home. The next day I told my Dad I got married; he was in show business and nothing surprised him. Dad told me to “bring him by so we can meet him.” The two met and became lifelong friends. We were married for 60 years. Carole T.

I once loved a 1969 Shelby GT 500. We’d take that thing to the airport runway and let it rip! Bob G.

I saw my husband in a grocery store, and he asked me to marry him two weeks later! My Dad gave his permission and was happy to have one less mouth to feed. But before we could say “I do,” the Navy took him away for six months. While waiting for his return, I stayed at home with my parents so Dad had to feed me for six long months! Roseann S.

We met at work, became friends and dated for almost two years, then, on a Saturday in April of 1958, we were at a drive-in restaurant and Mack looked at me and asked, “Millie, when would you like to get married?” I looked at my watch, looked at Mack and replied, “Well, I guess it’s too late today, how about next Saturday?” Mack chuckled and said, “I kind of thought you’d say that, let’s do.” We were married in Folly Beach, SC the following week and were husband and wife for over 50 years. (Millie’s eyes still light up when she speaks of Mack!) Millie M.

I was 19 and spotted him at a party. It was love at first site! Within a month, we eloped and were married for 63 years. Miriam S.
I met my love on his first day at The Lodge. He was in the dining room by himself, and I wanted to make him feel welcome. We talked for hours and found we had a lot in common. I fell in love that very day! Margaret H.

My husband was in the Army. He kept coming into the library where I worked pretending to check out books. I think he was really checking out the librarian (me!). He says he’s been paying overdue fines ever since – married 60 years. Ouida D.

At 10 years old, I fell in love when my Mom brought home my baby brother. Susan M.

During World War II, I was a nurse in the English Navy – part of the Women’s Royal Naval Service. He was convalescing in the hospital and caught my eye. I told my friends to “leave him alone, I’ll chase him until he catches me!” We were married for 46 years. Barbara S.

And because there are many types of loves in our lives, I hope to remember … I love the talent I was given! Betty H.

You don’t have to love just one! Jean H.

My husband and I dated for a year when the question of marriage came up. I asked when he thought we should do this, and he said, “How about two weeks from now?” I thought he was kidding! That was 68 years ago. Arlene M.

The first time I met my husband was on a blind date. He told his family he knew he was going to marry me within the first hour, but I made him wait almost four years while I finished school. We’ve been married 64 years! Bob and Jaque G.

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