14Feb
The Epitome of Valentine’s Day
There’s a heartwarming story about Bill and Glad Fowler, a couple from Georgia who had been married for 72 years. Their marriage had spanned everything from the Great Depression to modern-day life, a world that looked nothing like the one they’d grown up in. Bill and Glad lived in a nursing home together in their final years. Though they had their health challenges, they were rarely apart. They spent their days sitting side by side, holding hands, watching the world around them. They weren’t the types for grand displays of affection, but their bond was unmistakable to anyone who saw them. Bill’s health began to decline first. In his final days, he was bedridden, and Glad would visit him every day. As his body grew weaker, he had trouble speaking, but his face would light up when she entered the room. The nurses said she was the only person who could get through to him, even as his mind and body started to fail.
One night, just before Bill passed away, Glad was holding his hand. She wasn’t saying much, just sitting with him like she always did. At 100 years old, she’d already outlived most of her friends and family, but the thought of losing him was different. When Bill passed away in the early hours of the morning, she didn’t cry. She just sat quietly by his side, her hand still holding his. Glad died just hours later in the same room. They had shared a life for over seven decades, and in the end, they couldn’t be apart for more than a few hours.
When their family received the news, they weren’t surprised. It was the kind of ending that felt fitting for two people whose lives had been so deeply intertwined. Their story became well-known as a testament to enduring love, a love that doesn’t require constant attention or validation but persists even through tough times. Bill and Glad left a legacy of quiet, steadfast love that resonated far beyond their small community.
God Loves You! If God had a refrigerator, your picture would be on it. If He had a wallet, your picture would be in it. He sends you flowers every Spring and a sunrise every morning. Whenever you want to talk, He’ll listen. He can live anywhere in the universe, and He chose your heart. What about the Christmas gift He sent you in Bethlehem, not to mention that Friday at Calvary. Face it, He’s crazy about you! – anonymous
One night, just before Bill passed away, Glad was holding his hand. She wasn’t saying much, just sitting with him like she always did. At 100 years old, she’d already outlived most of her friends and family, but the thought of losing him was different. When Bill passed away in the early hours of the morning, she didn’t cry. She just sat quietly by his side, her hand still holding his. Glad died just hours later in the same room. They had shared a life for over seven decades, and in the end, they couldn’t be apart for more than a few hours.
When their family received the news, they weren’t surprised. It was the kind of ending that felt fitting for two people whose lives had been so deeply intertwined. Their story became well-known as a testament to enduring love, a love that doesn’t require constant attention or validation but persists even through tough times. Bill and Glad left a legacy of quiet, steadfast love that resonated far beyond their small community.
God Loves You! If God had a refrigerator, your picture would be on it. If He had a wallet, your picture would be in it. He sends you flowers every Spring and a sunrise every morning. Whenever you want to talk, He’ll listen. He can live anywhere in the universe, and He chose your heart. What about the Christmas gift He sent you in Bethlehem, not to mention that Friday at Calvary. Face it, He’s crazy about you! – anonymous
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