Married for 60 Years – Papa Bill and Mama Jane Bates | Keilen Corner

This past weekend I had the pleasure of being at the farm and celebrating my grandparents’ 60th wedding anniversary! I am so grateful for Papa Bill and Mama Jane and the love they have shared. For the past little while Papa Bill has been battling dementia. Watching him and Mama Jane love each other “for better or for worse, in sickness and in health…” has been a sweet testimony of faithfulness. Dementia is a heartbreaking disease but we are treasuring every moment we have together. This week we share pieces of my grandparents' wedding video captured 60 years ago along with childhood memories and special glimpses of the farm from years gone by. Watching through these old home movies with them both and hearing my Papa Bill chuckle as certain memories came back to his mind brought so much joy to my heart! My grandparents' love and dedication to each other and to family is a gift that I will treasure forever!