Old Man Keeps Romance Alive As He Waits For Wife At the Airport With Flowers & Chocolates

Jun 20, 2023

In a world where cynicism and disillusionment often cloud people's perception of love, the heartwarming story of husband and wife Bernard and Carol Mills from Bakersfield, California, emerges as a beacon of inspiration and a testament to the enduring power of true love. Their story serves as a gentle reminder that love knows no bounds and that it can blossom and flourish at any stage of life.

In 2015, the video of Bernard, 80, waiting with chocolates and flowers for Carol, 75, went viral, capturing the hearts of millions with their heartwarming airport reunion. It showed Bernard standing patiently with his gifts at the Los Angeles International Airport, where the bustling crowd seemed to fade away as his eyes were fixed on the arrivals gate. 

When Carol stepped off the shuttle bus, Bernard's face lit up with a radiant smile. He opened his arms wide, ready to embrace the love of his life. They held each other tightly, their embrace conveying the depth of their love and the joy of being reunited.

Bernard and Carol's journey to find each other was not without its share of heartache and loss. Both had experienced the pain of losing their lifelong partners of nearly 50 years, leaving them with a void that seemed impossible to fill. 

Yet, fate intervened, guiding them toward each other through the digital realm of online dating. The two met on the dating site eHarmony in 2007, according to ABC News. In the realm of digital connections and fleeting encounters, Bernard and Carol discovered a profound and genuine connection. 

However, they didn't pursue the relationship as Carol chose someone else. Then by Christmas that year, Bernard received a card from her with her phone number and learned that she was single again. Soon, Bernard and Carol started calling and texting each other, and he drove to her house for visits and dates. Their relationship bloomed, demonstrating that love can defy the constraints of age, geography, and circumstance.

"I was in love with her from the very beginning," Bernard said. "We went to church together and started doing everything together, and I loved it, and I guess she did too." 

The pair decided to get hitched in August 2008 and shared a blended family with seven kids and several grandchildren and great-grandkids between them. Their airport reunion was the first time they'd been apart since they got married. Carol was away on the East Coast for two weeks to join her side of the family for a wedding, according to Inside Edition. 

So, when Bernard saw his wife again after a couple of weeks of being apart, he could not help but cry tears of happiness. The couple also exchanged a tender kiss despite the airport crowd. Bernard then presented Carol with the bouquet of flowers and a card, sealing the moment with another heartfelt kiss. The entire reunion lasted just 30 seconds, but it encapsulated a lifetime of love and devotion.

Bernard could not believe that their airport video received over 60 million combined views on various social media platforms. Carol, on the other hand, had to ask Bernard's daughter what she meant by "viral.”

Doesn't this moment encapsulate the essence of their unwavering devotion? What can you say about this sweet reunion between a husband and wife who are clearly still into each other? Know someone who needs this to see this feel-good story? Pass this piece along to friends and family!