A fresh relationship is full of shocks and new experiences, yet you’d imagine that after 63 years of marriage, a couple would be completely out of amazement. You’ve learned every viewpoint, behavior, personality, and schedule that an individual would ever exhibit after that numerous years. That couldn’t be further from the truth for Karl and Donna Von Schwarz.
Ups and downs are unavoidable in a marriage of that length, yet 2018 was particularly difficult for two of them. Donna, who is 81, required heart surgery. Soon after, she suffered a seizure and a stroke, forcing her to spend most of the year in the hospital.
Karly Gibbs, their granddaughter, expressed that grandpa never left her side. Secondary school darlings, Donna and Karl got hitched in 1956. They had four children together, who were subsequently joined by nine grandkids. They have nine great-grandchildren currently, with a tenth on the way.
What a wonderful extended family!
Donna spent a lot of time in rehab because of her health concerns, in addition to hospital visits. Throughout her rehabilitation, Karl remained by her side. Karly explained that the rehab clinic brought in a chair where he slept every night until she was healthy enough to come home. Donna was a warrior, however she also had a bit more inspiration on her side.
Karl vowed to purchase her a new engagement ring when she eventually got out of rehab for good. Which is unquestionably the best thing. He kept his word, and after she was home, they went to the department shop. It started off as a modest event. They chose the ring jointly, accompanied by their families.
The ring is stunning! Donna made an excellent decision!
Yet, at the prompting of their family, Karl chose to make it a bit more unique. “What on earth is going on?” Donna shouted as he got down on one knee again and proposed to her.
The photos and video quickly went viral after another granddaughter published them on Twitter. She released the video after the first post with merely photos received over 25,000 likes.
#SeasonedMarriage GOALS ✨ After 63 years of marriage, he proposed to her again!!💍❤️ Karl and Donna first got married in 1956 and have four children, nine grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. The high school sweethearts have been through plenty of ups and downs in the six decades they’ve been together, but Donna’s health began to seriously decline in the past year. Through it all, her husband never left her side and even promised to get her a new engagement ring when she came home from rehab after suffering a seizure and stroke. 😭 True to his word, Karl dropped down on one knee in the middle of a department store and proposed to his wife for the second time. Her response; What in the world?!” lol 📸: @sunnicherie || Follow us @MillennialWifehood and use the hashtag #MillennialWifehood 💕 to be featured. Don’t forget to join our Private Facebook Group “Millennial Wifehood Community” to become an official member. Link in Bio🔝 https://www.facebook.com/groups/303977110210540
Posted by MillennialWifehood on Sunday, 27 October 2019
They truly are adorable, don’t you think? What’s more, we ought to all wish them as much bliss together as time permits.
