Matters of the Heart: Sweethearts Reunite After 70 Years
During the month of February, Adia will publish a blog series titled, "Matters of the Heart". This series will share sweet love stories of elderly couples. Over the years, Adia caregivers have been privileged to hear many of our clients very own stories of how they fell in love with their spouse and the secret to a happy marriage. We would like to share some of these stories with you, along with other stories from the news. We hope these stories warm your heart and inspire you to find your true love. Enjoy!
Reunited After 70 Years
The romance between Betty Hove and John “Jack” Grosch started in the 1940’s when Betty was just 16 and Jack 17. Jack worked at a grocery store in Santa Monica, and he would walk Betty home. However, this love story was cut short by the start of WWII. When Jack joined the Navy all he left Betty was a picture of him, but no address. Despite her best efforts, Betty never heard from Jack again… that is until New Years Day 2012. “I never forgot him. He was special.” said Betty.
Not knowing if Jack was still alive, Betty recently asked a friend to search for her lost love online. They found Jack living in Tifton, Georgia. Betty sent Jack a Christmas card, asking if he was the Jack Grosch who worked at a grocery store in Santa Monica. Jack called her on New Year’s Day and confirmed that he was indeed the same Jack Grosch who walked her home all those years ago.
Since their initial conversation on New Year’s Day, Jack and Betty talk on the phone at least seven to eight times per day. They are enjoying getting to know each other all over again. In fact, Betty flew to Georgia to be with Jack for Valentine’s Day.
After 70 years apart, Jack and Betty now have a chance to rekindle the romance that started over 70 years ago.
“I never got over this guy” said Betty. “He was always tucked away in a corner in my heart.”
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