This is one of the most touching and beautiful stories I needed a good read and I got a beaut.

One editorial comment:

"so when William proposed to her on her eightieth birthday"

Do you mean eighteenth (18th) and not eightieth (80th)?

just a confusing spot. thanks. otherwise it's perfect. Wow I love your dialogue with the kids and the adults. Very cool! I'm putting this in my favorites.

Brilliant! ;D Sent shivers up my arms, seriously. Well done. =]