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Life does not end at 78
Nov 13^th, 2008 at 10:40am

My mother passed away 4 years ago this weekend. My parents were married for 50 years. My dad thought his life was over. He was very lonely even though he has been surrounded by family.

In the summer I was working in my office when I got a push to go the the service desk. When I arrived a frequent customer was there doing a return. She was telling the associate that she was 78 years old and she was lonely. Well there was my opportunity, I said to her "you are the same age as my Dad and he is lonely too." I asked her if it would be okay for my Dad to give her a call. She said, I have never done this before but here is my phone number.

They have been together ever since. A match made in Heaven. My dad and his lady are not lonely anymore. I have to leave messages for my dad because he is never home anymore. My heart swells when I see them together.

Wanted to share this with everyone, My dads life is now just beginning again.

This is a picture of Dad from last Christmas giving the Jonny Salute.

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He always made funny faces at me to make me laugh. He still thinks I am a little kid.

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BarbaraD CH.com Alumnus Offline Hugs to ya Posts: 8333 Douglasville, TX Gender:	Re: Life does not end at 78 Reply #1 - Nov 13^th, 2008 at 10:53am And he can still salute Jonny Way to go..... Hugs BD
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Ray CH.com Alumnus Offline Ray Posts: 1996 Columbus, Ohio Gender:	Re: Life does not end at 78 Reply #2 - Nov 13^th, 2008 at 11:08am That's sweet! Good for them. Ray
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Jackie CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline Go For It!!! Posts: 5903 Goshen, IN Gender:	Re: Life does not end at 78 Reply #3 - Nov 13^th, 2008 at 12:11pm Wow.....I love stories like that. Your Dad will live a longer, healthier and happier life now that he's no longer lonely. I truely believe that being lonely shortens the lives of our elderly widows and widowers. You did good, Angie....... Love ya, Jackie
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Paul98 CH.com Alumnus Offline What, it's all in my head? Posts: 2532 Clyde, NY USA Gender:	Re: Life does not end at 78 Reply #4 - Nov 13^th, 2008 at 12:18pm Sweet story! I hope they both are never lonely again. -P.
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Cathi_Pierce CH.com Alumnus Offline I love YaBB 1G - SP1! Posts: 1191 x0\|Oregon City\|USA\|\|0\|0\|OR,Oregon Gender:	Re: Life does not end at 78 Reply #5 - Nov 13^th, 2008 at 1:33pm OHH..I love that, Angie!!! Yes, Virginia, there IS life after life........... Lucky Dad to have a daughter so caring! Cathi
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Reply #6 - Nov 13^th, 2008 at 1:57pm

so cute. I had an aunt who was widowed in her early 80's. She was a real looker. That side of the family does not age. Anyways a couple of years later she met a man who was get this 90 and they got married, yes they did. Unfortunately he died a year later and she died shortly afterward. But it was a lovely thing in their twilight years. Why should old people be alone. It was so cute and endearing to see. Lots of blessings to your dad and his woman.

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Jonny Ex Member	Re: Life does not end at 78 Reply #7 - Nov 13^th, 2008 at 5:28pm OMG!....That is sooo funny!!! Reminds me so much of my Dad, he was a clown also....LOL Im so glad that Dad is doing great, Angie!!!!!
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Bob P CH.com Hall of Famer Offline Shut up Bob! Posts: 4573 Clio,California Gender:	Re: Life does not end at 78 Reply #8 - Nov 13^th, 2008 at 7:27pm Here's a couple more for ya Jonny. Pop died a couple years ago at 81, Mom is still kickin at 83.Multimedia File Viewing and Clickable Links are available for Registered Members only!! You need to or
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cynjeep89 CH.com Alumnus Offline Posts: 1626 Delaware\| Gender:	Re: Life does not end at 78 Reply #9 - Nov 13^th, 2008 at 7:32pm Oh, Angie, What a beautiful story and what a wonderful daughter you are....Little Miss Match Maker.....so cool!!! I bet your Dad thanks you every day for bringing such a wonderful lady into his life and I'm sure his lady thanks you, too. You are indeed a sweetheart in every sense of the word.
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Charlie CH.com Alumnus Offline Happy to be here Posts: 18971 Jamestown, NY Gender:	Re: Life does not end at 78 Reply #10 - Nov 13^th, 2008 at 8:18pm Multimedia File Viewing and Clickable Links are available for Registered Members only!! You need to or Charlie
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Redd CH.com Sponsor Offline Posts: 8457 Stevens Point USA Wisconsin Gender:	Re: Life does not end at 78 Reply #11 - Nov 13^th, 2008 at 8:22pm Well this tells me I'm not out of the running yet. I've got 30+ years yet before I call it quits. Goddess Bless .....age is only a number........
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Jonny Ex Member	Re: Life does not end at 78 Reply #12 - Nov 13^th, 2008 at 8:30pm Kickass pics, Bob....You give Mom a big hug of thanks for me!
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