Tom Brokaw and Meredith Lynn Auld is the oldest and possibly the cutest couple in the town. Some love stories don't always make their way to "happily married", but they were lucky enough that everything worked out in favor of them.
As a couple, they faced many difficulties during their journey, some were small and some came with a big storm. Let's know how they overcame those difficulties and cherish their happy moments together.
Five decades of fairytale romance and still going strong
Tom and Meredith met in their 20's and fell in love instantly. In a blog written by their daughter, she mentioned that both were conventional when it comes to the wedding.
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Tom got permission from Meredith's parents first and then only when everybody was happy they got married. He made it sound so simple and easy but sometimes making everyone else happy is not necessary.
Tom and wife Meredith has a special bonding as a soulmate, best friends, and companions. They got married in 1962 oin a hot sunny day of South Dakota. Both exchange their vows and unite for rest of their life.
Both exchange their vows and unite for rest of their life.
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Except this was true in their case. Unlike many other marriages, this was unique and lasted for life. It's over five decades now and both are loving each other even more.
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The oldies proved that adjustments and support are very crucial in any relationship to make it last forever. Both were tremendously supportive and honest to one another. As a
As a result, they end up together for all their lives.
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They changed a lot in appearances but the love they had for each other from the beginning has not yet changed. This truly is a fairytale love story in a crowd couples in which 50% of them end up in divorce.
This truly is a fairytale love story in a crowd couples in which 50% of them end up in divorce.
Before they got married/ Love story
Meredith was reigning Miss South Dakota at that time and Tom was an ordinary news presenter. She was beautiful young lady and when Meredith decided to marry Tom, people objected that she deserved much better bachelor. But love knows no boundaries.
But love knows no boundaries.
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They have three beautiful and elegant daughters now Jennifer, Andrea, and Sarah. Sarah has written blogs about how her parents met and end up together and how their story is one hell of a successful one.
Tom's professional career
Tom is widely popular for being the managing editor on" NBC Nightly News" from 1982 to 2004. Besides being an editor he has contributed in many books.
One of his renowned creations is "The Greatest Generations" published in 1998. He has received many honourable awards over the past many years.
He is the only person who hosted three major NBC News programs, namely: "The Today Show", NBC Nightly News" and concisely, "Meet The Press". He has worked with many personalities like Peter Jennings and Dan Rather.
Let's look at Tom and Meredith's love life and how their marrige is going even after so many years
Battling with cancer
Tom has finally revealed that he is battling with cancer via his twitter account recently after suffering from many other diseases. He truly is a fighter. His treatment is going well in Mayo Clinic.
Look at this tweet where he elaborated:
In Dallas, headed for Mayo Clinic, working on documentary based on my book - A LUCKY LIFE INTERRUPTED about cancer struggle
— Tom Brokaw (@tombrokaw) April 23, 2015
According to the sources, he is now more dependent on his wife and that made them love each other even more.
Launching new book after five best selling
On the same year after announcing that he is suffering cancer, he launched his sixth book. He also tweeted about the book quoting:
My new book - A LUCKY LIFE INTERRUPTED - about cancer, family, life and friends due out May 11. Jon Stewart's reaction is priceless
— Tom Brokaw (@tombrokaw) April 21, 2015
One month after releasing, the book got much hype and success. Tom thanked everyone for supporting and loving what he did and addressed his gratefulness through twitter. Saying
My book A LUCKY LIFE INTERRUPTED debuts on NYT list tied for #3
— Tom Brokaw (@tombrokaw) May 29, 2015
Many thanks all buyers
Tom and Meredith is an inspiration to every young as well as old generations that love is not just to say "I Love You" but to express it and embrace it for forever.
We hope the every couple last as they lasted and we also wish Tom to get well soon.