My name is Arnold, and after living for 93 years, I can confidently say that I’ve had a blessed and joyful life. My wife passed away a few years ago, and since then, it’s just been me and the five beautiful souls we brought into this world — our five children. I remember the excitement I felt as I my 93rd birthday celebration drew near. I wrote five letters to my children, inviting them to come. I didn’t want to hear their voices through a phone line; I wanted to hug them and share all the stories I’d been saving! On my birthday, I was over the moon with excitement. Each car sound made my heart jump, but with each passing hour, the hope in my eyes began to fade. I started to worry as I stared at the five empty chairs around the dining table… I called them several times, but they didn’t answer. It dawned on me that I might end up spending this special day alone, just like so many other days. Then, the doorbell finally rang. If my knees weren’t as fragile as they are, I would have jumped up in happiness. But my hopes were quickly shattered when I saw who it was.👇

Arnold, 93, spent his birthday alone in his aging cottage. His heart ached for his children’s laughter, which once filled his home, now only echoing through dusty photographs. He longed …

My name is Arnold, and after living for 93 years, I can confidently say that I’ve had a blessed and joyful life. My wife passed away a few years ago, and since then, it’s just been me and the five beautiful souls we brought into this world — our five children. I remember the excitement I felt as I my 93rd birthday celebration drew near. I wrote five letters to my children, inviting them to come. I didn’t want to hear their voices through a phone line; I wanted to hug them and share all the stories I’d been saving! On my birthday, I was over the moon with excitement. Each car sound made my heart jump, but with each passing hour, the hope in my eyes began to fade. I started to worry as I stared at the five empty chairs around the dining table… I called them several times, but they didn’t answer. It dawned on me that I might end up spending this special day alone, just like so many other days. Then, the doorbell finally rang. If my knees weren’t as fragile as they are, I would have jumped up in happiness. But my hopes were quickly shattered when I saw who it was.👇 Read More