Al Sager, 65, and Susan Guc, 76, have married after meeting in a cardiac rehabilitation program in Bay City, Michigan, ending decades of living as single people. The couple’s story was reported by CBS News.
They met a couple of years ago after both underwent heart procedures and joined the same rehab program. Guc, a nurse, noticed Sager exercising on a stationary bike while she was on a treadmill. She said she liked his smile.
Guc later got his attention with a small rock etched with the word “smile.” Sager recalled that she threw it at him, while Guc described the gesture as handing it over. He said he initially took the message to mean that he did not smile enough, but it prompted him to pay closer attention.
Both had been content on their own
Before they met, Guc said she had not been looking for a partner and was happy with her life. Sager, a truck driver who spent much of his time on the road, said he was alone but not lonely.
Their marriage surprised relatives, according to the report. Guc called the meeting a fluke, while both said their experience showed that finding a partner later in life was possible. “Oh, absolutely, it’s never too late,” Sager said.