Last weekend, Jean visited Charles at the home, where he has been a resident for the past eight years, to mark their special day. The occasion was made even more meaningful by the presence of their lifelong friends Gordon and Marion—who not only attended their wedding all those years ago but tied the knot themselves the following year. Gordon was Charles’s best man and has remained a close friend ever since.
Following the visit, the group continued the celebration with lunch at The Birds and the Bees restaurant, where they exchanged anniversary cards and reminisced over cherished memories.
The Beechwood team presented the couple with a card signed by residents and team members, as well as a beautiful bouquet of flowers. Jean was visibly touched by the gesture, especially by the card’s message referring to her as part of the Beechwood family—a sentiment that brought a tear to her eye.
Jean and Charles’s story began in their fourth year of high school and blossomed into a lifelong partnership filled with love, laughter, and travel. Jean fondly recalled being so nervous before the wedding that she came down with a bad case of D&V—and made an unusual request for a lamb dinner from her mum the night before. She also remembered that she hadn’t known where they were going for their honeymoon until after the ceremony, when Charles surprised her with a trip to Calella in Costa Brava. All the bridesmaid and flower girl dresses for their big day were lovingly handmade.
Jean shared that it has been difficult having Charles in care for the past eight years, but she’s thankful for the kindness and support shown by the team at Beechwood Park.
It was a touching day that reflected not just the strength of Jean and Charles’s bond, but the warmth and friendships that continue to surround them.
Beechwood Park Care home in Alloa provides nursing and dementia care on a permanent or short stay basis. If you are looking for a care home and want to find out more about our home, call 01259 693 008.
