The Girl Next Door

My dear friend at school has a wonderful love story that I just felt like sharing tonight.

{I hope he doesn't mind.}

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So a long, long time ago he had a neighbor, who was a girl. A little girl. And he loved her. A lot. Like only little kids know how.

They grew big and in their 20's dated for a while but then both eventually married other people.

But the story doesn't end there.

After many years and a few babies later they both found themselves divorced.

Eventually, they became friends again.

And then they fell in love once more. Just like when they were little.

But they were big now. And knew what they wanted.

And finally got married.

And now, as big people in love, they are lucky enough to have this picture of themselves when they were those little people in love:

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Could this picture get any cuter?
The piggies, glasses, sweaters and his ring make me smile so big.

Read the article SPU did about their family here.

Thanks for lifting my spirits on Thursday, Gerry.
You are a good man.
And have a great love story.