An 80-year-old man reunited with his high school sweetheart—and after 60 years apart, he finally asked her to marry him.

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We stood there holding on to each other.

A few nurses quietly wiped away tears.

Even Carla looked emotional.

When I finally turned back toward Evelyn, she was watching us with the softest expression I had ever seen.

I walked over and slowly lowered myself onto one knee again.

“Evelyn,” I said.

My voice shook.

“I lost 60 years.”

She squeezed my hand.continue reading …