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The story of a couple in their nineties who defy the odds and their doctor’s orders to move into a retirement home. Bob and Terry Live in Hancock, Maine, share deep affection for one another and speak very openly and honestly about life and death. Their story is a hopeful story of growing older. Although they have suffered the loss of many physical attributes, the couple still maintains a strong affection for one another.
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The story of a couple in their nineties who defy the odds and their doctor’s orders to move into a retirement home. Bob and Terry Live in Hancock, Maine, share deep affection for one another and speak very openly and honestly about life and death. Their story is a hopeful story of growing older. Although they have suffered the loss of many physical attributes, the couple still maintains a strong affection for one another.
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BeautifulThank you. Their love is apparent. Their ability is apparent. They are what partnership and love are about. They are an inspiration to those who strive to achieve what they have in life. This is the ultimate couple. ooxx |
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Delicate, charming, and well-observedAn enchanting character study. Leila Day has a great eye for detail (the smell of a used bookstore, the bright pink lipstick and Mardis Gras beads), and though the narrative is subtle, the stakes were just enough to keep me listening. |
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Beautiful
Thank you. Their love is apparent. Their ability is apparent. They are what partnership and love are about. They are an inspiration to those who strive to achieve what they have in life. This is the ultimate couple. ooxx