Originally Posted by MillieH
My DH and I will celebrate our 47th anniversary next Tuesday (8-31). We have two fine sons who have chosen us wonderful daughters-in-law and four grandchildren.
My DH had a stroke in 2001 and is now in early stages of Alzheimer's. Last week we began working with a therapist who specializes in Alzheimer's patients. During the testing, the therapist asked him to write one complete sentence about anything. He wrote "I love my wife."
My advice for a long marriage is to put your spouse first, even above yourself. Of course, this works only if both spouses adhere to this practice.
Your story is so sweet. It brought tears to my eyes as I read it to my wonderful DH of almost 41 years.