She never really liked football. She had been to a few games after school to show her team spirit. But when he called to invite her to the game and offered to pick her up, she knew team spirit had nothing to do with it; this was an actual date. She can remember him standing behind her at the game with his hands on her shoulders. And she remembers when he offered her his jacket because she was cold. However, she has no idea who won the game. Over the next three months, there were several dates with friends or family. It was immediately obvious to her that he was the one; she even told her friends. It took him a little longer to be sure. But when his grandma said, “She’s a keeper,” he knew. Apparently, grandmas know a match made in heaven when they see one. This year, on July 27, they will celebrate thirty-two years of marriage.

To be continued… forever.

*In loving memory of the matchmakers: Ruth Steinmo and Leona Carlsward