Mike and Cathy Love Story

Mike had spent most of his life loving one woman. A devoted husband and a steady hand, he’d retired from a life of hard work to care for his wife through her final years. After she passed, he took things slow. He liked his routines, his smoked meats, a good antique shop, and the occasional road trip. But something, or someone, was missing.

Cathy had also walked through life beside a great love. Her late husband of 38 years was her rock, and she his. After his passing, she leaned into her faith, her community, and her sense of purpose. Retired from her career and a proud Air Force veteran, Cathy kept her days full by volunteering, playing cards with friends, and doting on her three pups. Her circle was rich with love, but her heart still had room.

Neither Mike nor Cathy expected lightning. They both knew this was a compatible introduction, but they approached their first date cautiously. Their matchmaker had prepared them well. They weren’t rushing into anything. But when Cathy made the drive to meet Mike, something just felt easy. Honest. Right.

They found common ground in faith and loss, in grandchildren and good conversation, in kindness and calm. Mike appreciated Cathy’s spark, her warmth, her unwavering sense of direction. Cathy loved Mike’s gentle affectionate nature and his laugh.

They’re both learning that life doesn’t stop after goodbye. Sometimes, it opens up again in unexpected, beautiful ways.

Some love stories begin with fireworks. Others with a kind smile across a table and the quiet courage to try again. For Mike and Cathy, it started with two hearts that had already loved deeply, given generously. Their similar circumstances meant that their connection had an unspoken understanding: “I’ve been in your shoes. You can talk to me, because I understand what you’ve been through.”

It’s never too late to find someone who just gets you.