became quite close, traveling together, square dancing together and truly loving each other as dear friends.
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When each lost their mate, it was only natural for them to spend time together, consoling each other and trying to bear each other up under such a devastating loss. Well, one thing led to another, and within six months or so, people noticed them holding hands and snuggling in public, so it wasn't surprising when they decided to get married. I attended their wedding and these were their eloquently written vows:
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 | | Horace: "Emma, we have lived long, full lives and experienced many joys and sorrows. We have each raised our families in the fear and admonition of the Lord, releasing them finally to their own joys and sorrows to be found in this world. Then, when we lost our loving mates and our hearts were full of pain, God brought us to each other so that we may find joy again. And what a joy you are to me, my precious Emma, my dear one, God's gift to me. I'm so thankful for you and I give myself to you this day, freely and without reservation, as I vow to be your loving, faithful husband for all the days we have left together on this earth."
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| | Emma: "We have lived long lives, and we wouldn't trade our lives for any prize the world could offer, but, because of you, life is more precious to me today than it has ever been before. You have brought me a joy and fresh anticipation of a happy new life yet to come as I take you as my husband. As we stand here before our friends and family, our children and grandchildren, I publicly declare my love for you. I want them to know how proud I am of you and how special is our love. I give myself to
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