Midlife’s A Trip

Midlife Soulmates

Posted on 03. Aug, 2008 by Karen in Family and Friends

Yesterday was the beginning of a new life for Penny and John.  One widowed and one divorced, Penny and John have defied the odds and found true love in midlife.  I saw it coming.

Penny’s been a family friend for over 30 years.  I remember her giving me tips on Lamaze as I waited for the birth of my son who her daughter later babysat for.  Penny has been a community activist for years always giving back to the city she adopted as her own.  She’s a beautiful person with a generous spirit.

I got to know John much later but now that I look back on it, he and Penny have so much in common.  He’s also devoted his professional career to making the community around him a better place.  His dedication is admired by all who know him.  And his smile lights up the world.

The first time I saw John and Penny together was after we had attended the memorial service last year for a friend who died far too young.  My sister and I went to a little cafe for dinner afterwards and while we were sitting there, I saw Penny and John sitting together.  What I also saw was a glow about them that made me whisper to my sister — “I think they’re in love.”  When I went over to say hello, Penny and John beamed like two teenagers on a first date.  I learned later that, in fact, it was one of their first dates.

Imagine my surprise and delight when Penny called recently to invite me to their wedding which took place yesterday in front of a host of family and friends.  This picture is midlife soulmates Penny and John at their reception where both my sister and I noted how great it is at this point in life to get together for a happy occasion instead of the all too frequent sad ones.  

Are there any other wonderful midlife love stories out there?

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