Proof that genuine feelings can withstand the test of time and distance, Thomas and Nancy’s story unfolds as a testament to enduring love. Rekindling their romance six decades after their initial meeting, Thomas orchestrated a heartfelt and surprising proposal at the Tampa International Airport.
Once high school sweethearts, Thomas and Nancy had lost touch after ending their teenage relationship. However, the flood of emotions returned when they reconnected in June 2023. Engaging in hours-long phone conversations for three weeks, Nancy eventually decided to fly to Florida to reunite with her long-lost love.
In a TikTok video captured by Thomas’s colleague, the doctor eagerly awaited Nancy’s arrival. As she approached, he knelt down with a ring and a heartfelt note expressing his feelings.
“My dear Nancy, it’s been 60 years since we first met, 56 years since our initial date, 10 years since I last saw you, and 20 days since we began this,” he emotionally recited.
Continuing, he professed his thoughts of her every day and night, expressing the longing to see her again. The heartfelt tribute culminated in a heartfelt proposal:
“Will you, Nancy, give me the honor of being my soulmate in life? My partner in every sense of the word, my beloved wife forever? Will you marry me?”
Already teary-eyed, Nancy joyfully said yes, prompting cheers from Thomas and the onlookers. The couple shared a warm embrace, and the video featured a snapshot of them holding a sign that declared, “She said yes!”