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In a heartwarming story that captures the spirit of love and togetherness, Ken and Cheryl Clawson are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary, a journey that began right in the midst of America’s Thanksgiving Parade. The couple first crossed paths on Woodward Avenue, where fate intervened through a mutual friend who needed a station wagon for a Bible study group outing.
It was during this serendipitous meeting that Ken, noticing Cheryl’s damp feet, offered her thermal socks to help ease her discomfort. This simple act of kindness sparked an immediate connection between the two. “I knew right then that there was something special about him,” Cheryl recalled, her eyes sparkling with nostalgia.
By Christmas, the romance blossomed, and the couple got engaged just four months after they met. “It all happened so fast, but it felt right,” Ken said, reflecting on the whirlwind of emotions that led them to say ‘I do’ only six months later.
Now, five decades later, the Clawsons are not just a couple; they are the proud parents of three children and grandparents to five beautiful grandchildren. Their enduring love story serves as an inspiring reminder of the power of friendship and commitment in a marriage.
“We often say that friendship is the foundation of our relationship,” Ken shared. The couple continues to encourage others with their tale, proving that true love, often sparked in the most unexpected places, can flourish and withstand the test of time.
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