Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Every queen deserves her king

I remember once talking to a group of friends about older couples getting married. My friend who works in the wedding industry said she worked with a couple who was in their 70's, both widowed, and had decided to get married.

I like the idea that love is an ever-changing thing, that's different for everyone. It doesn't come packaged in a perfect box with a ribbon, and it doesn't always take on the schedule we expect. For some, the conventional timeline works; for others, things work out differently.

But they do work out.

This story, which I read over the weekend, is proof. Aretha Franklin - the Queen of Soul - is getting married, at age 69, to her "forever friend." How nice is that? Not only to have a "forever friend" - but to be lucky enough to marry him?

I can't think of anything more picture perfect.

Oh, and Ms. Franklin assures everyone that she is not pregnant. Just in case you were wondering.

4 comments:

  1. I was so happy when I read this.
    I thought it was so sweet she was going to tie the knot with her "forever friend"... very storybook.

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  2. Only one reason for someone to get married in that age is purely " love". Totally awesome!

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  3. She probably gets treated with R-E-S-P-E-C-T. which is another way to spell love :)

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  4. Loved this post! Quite relatable to me at the moment as I have a 'forever friend' and we've joked about getting married when we're old if both of us are still single. Making me think more seriously about it now!

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