A love that almost got away
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2 жыл бұрынFifty years ago, at Loyola University, Jeanne Gustavson met a man she believes would have made the perfect husband. But her family objected, because his skin was not White. So, she broke up with Steve Watts - but she never forgot about him. And more than four decades later, Jeanne found him again. Steve Hartman reports.
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@deborahthomas928 2 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful blessing for this couple. I am a white woman who met the love of my life in a wonderful black man in 1972. I was also facing a lot of pressure from my family to not marry him. I was even disowned by my grandmother for continuing the relationship. But, I was fortunate that I did not give into the racial pressures of the time and instead decided to marry him quickly because I knew that he was the perfect one for me. After only two months and two days from the day we met, we were married. This year we will be celebrating our 50th anniversary and couldn’t be happier. I wish that we could meet Jean and Steve and share in their new life together.
@sharbogusz9319 2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations. I am happy for you. My husband passed 3yrs ago. I was with him for more than half my life. I want him back. It was just me and him and I miss him desperately every single day.
@Rita-yw2tn 2 жыл бұрын
That’s such beautiful love story I wish love , peace and happiness always to you both. .💞💞💞
@Rita-yw2tn 2 жыл бұрын
@@sharbogusz9319 I’m so sorry for your loss sweetie 🙏🏻
@sharbogusz9319 2 жыл бұрын
@@Rita-yw2tn Thank you
@Raymondgogolf 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Deborah 👋 I hope my comment didn't sound as a form of privacy invasion your comment tells of a wonderful woman with a beautiful heart which led me to comment I don't normally write in the comment section but I think you deserve this complement. If you don’t mind can we be friends? Thanks God bless you….
@NanaD53 2 жыл бұрын
My black boyfriend & I just watched this story. I’m 68 & we both knew if we’d met in ‘72 we wouldn’t be together either. This story is so typical but with a happy ending like ours.
@truckerwellnesssusa 2 жыл бұрын
I'm so happy for you both!☺️
@Raymondgogolf 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Sharon 👋 I hope my comment didn't sound as a form of privacy invasion your comment tells of a wonderful woman with a beautiful heart which led me to comment I don't normally write in the comment section but I think you deserve this complement. If you don’t mind can we be friends? Thanks God bless you….
@Juliaflo Жыл бұрын
By 1972, the remaining statutes against interracial marriages had been overturned unanimously by the Supreme Court.
@Lovejazz01 2 жыл бұрын
That is so beautiful, and she’s taking care of him as if they have been together all these years, finally together, and no one can come between them!
@BenitoRManzo 2 жыл бұрын
Loved it, and Jesus will merry them.
@diamonddiva8376 2 жыл бұрын
Exactly and it's beautiful 😍
@rebekkad.2092 2 жыл бұрын
This story just proves how love endures. I think this is one of Steve Hartman's best pieces.
@kokonana4086 2 жыл бұрын
Only a minute into the clip, tears're just rolling down my cheeks. What a love story!
@marytheresejacksonlutz2533 2 жыл бұрын
Me too
@crystald8465 2 жыл бұрын
Same!
@parkerboy_007 2 жыл бұрын
Me 3
@chrisfinch8637 2 жыл бұрын
I haven’t heard such a heartwarming and heartbreaking story like this, in such a long time. Really do hope light guides their whole way through.
@PEPSIMAX2013 2 жыл бұрын
come on ! this is the best youtube channel , and the second place goes to 60 minutes australia
@vickielewallen3799 2 жыл бұрын
The "good old days" weren't always so good, so glad these two found each other again.
@truckerwellnesssusa 2 жыл бұрын
As a Trucker, I encounter many people on my travels. Everytime I go in a southern town like Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia... I'm cognizant if how lucky I am to have been born in THIS era. Funny thing though. At times I still get those cautious/unwelcoming looks. However, I'm always the 1st to smile & say something positive. You can literally see a change in the faces of these people. Honestly, I think most racism/hatred comes from people never actually meeting other races/cultures in person. I know that after my encounter with these people, they probably think "hey, that was actually a cool guy".
@agf1700 2 жыл бұрын
Have to agree with you Derek. It’s the fear of the unknown.
@zbagz01 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! Breaking down hate one smile at a time. You are a missionary!
@larrybuss677 Жыл бұрын
So true. I always thought my dad was racist. He never was around a race other than his own. In his latter years he needed dialysis. Many of the patients were people of color. He quickly made friends with many of them. Several came to his funeral.
@pandorafox3944 2 жыл бұрын
Just burst into tears. This proves that true love never dies. Bless them both. And he will know Love and comfort the rest of his life. Beautiful 🥲
@ebybeehoney 2 жыл бұрын
I wasn't expecting to cry when I clicked on this.
@makeitmakesense2616 2 жыл бұрын
Steve Hartman ever single week makes these stories that hit a nerve
@Raymondgogolf 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Kate 👋 I hope my comment didn't sound as a form of privacy invasion your comment tells of a wonderful woman with a beautiful heart which led me to comment I don't normally write in the comment section but I think you deserve this complement. If you don’t mind can we be friends? Thanks God bless you….
@kiriforever1 2 жыл бұрын
Her love & devotion to her college sweetheart are fully on display by her actions. I am so glad they got a 2nd chance at love.
@pty1pty2 2 жыл бұрын
It brought me to tears, two beautiful people destined to be together.
@Raymondgogolf 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Pty01 👋 I hope my comment didn't sound as a form of privacy invasion your comment tells of a wonderful woman with a beautiful heart which led me to comment I don't normally write in the comment section but I think you deserve this complement. If you don’t mind can we be friends? Thanks God bless you….
@vanessak.allmon2894 2 жыл бұрын
I am so happy for them. Thank goodness that she had the courage to live her life before it was too late. Parents, let your children live their lives. I know her mother was from a different era, but Jeanne is getting the second chance that a lot of people don't get, so too is Steve.
@mrwaterschoot5617 2 жыл бұрын
i agree a love story. it is not what's on the out side. its what's on the inside. if what your heart decides let it be and follow your heart. it felt right at was love then. but it was forbidden love. but now they have been reunited, it may still be forbidden but who cares now. a love has been reunited and they will stay together for the rest of thier lives together. life partners in a later period of thier lives. back to fact better late than never. may they have long lives on earth and even longer lives when they leave earth for Gods kingdom. for those here on earth take heed we need to prevent racial discrimination. treat people the way we want to be treated. he careful when you judge color color it is not just black and white.
@Raymondgogolf 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Vanessa 👋 I hope my comment didn't sound as a form of privacy invasion your comment tells of a wonderful woman with a beautiful heart which led me to comment I don't normally write in the comment section but I think you deserve this complement. If you don’t mind can we be friends? Thanks God bless you….
@darlataddeo6376 2 жыл бұрын
Now THAT is true love.
@TerryManning 2 жыл бұрын
Oh my God. Heartbreaking and hopeful all at once. Wishing them both happiness.
@michaelmccauley648 2 жыл бұрын
I wonder just how many people’s lives have been denied the greatest love they ever knew because of our refusal to accept the differences between us and our inability to recognize the similarities. We aren’t born with this hatred and distrust of “the other”, but we continue to pass it down like a genetic trait. I know it’s better now than it has ever been in the US for interracial couples, but there is still a sizable segment of our population who are revolted by the idea. I hope future generations will overcome this defect.
@mikebrophy 2 жыл бұрын
Not since the first 5 minutes of the movie "Up" has a piece brought me to tears so quickly. What a wonderful and beautifully produced short story.
@karolinesmith6119 2 жыл бұрын
Omg me too!! UP still makes me emotional
@carmarasmussen8118 2 жыл бұрын
I have watched UP exactly once. Cannot do it again, far too emotional. This story is a beautiful example of unconditional love. ❤️
@crystald8465 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, UP almost took me out! My daughter was young at the time. Poor thing was so confused 🤣
@alwaysbekindlove 2 жыл бұрын
My mother lost the love of her life, and til this day she claims if she found him, even sick and bed ridden arhat she would care for him until death. True love is powerful. Soul mates!
@makeitmakesense2616 2 жыл бұрын
Every week Steve does this. He knows how to pull on the heart strings Thank you
@sassyempress7916 2 жыл бұрын
This story just teaches you love who you love no matter what others have to say about it.
@gwen3010 2 жыл бұрын
All the wasted years of love and happiness that these two missed. Bless you Jeanne for having enough love in you heart to take care of the person you always loved Steve.
@9liveslisa 2 жыл бұрын
Sad, but very sweet story.
@Mary-fv4bn 2 жыл бұрын
Priceless!
@amandamendoza9660 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful, just beautiful. Please, please give updates as things change. I would love to see their story to the end.
@Raymondgogolf 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Amanda 👋 I hope my comment didn't sound as a form of privacy invasion your comment tells of a wonderful woman with a beautiful heart which led me to comment I don't normally write in the comment section but I think you deserve this complement. If you don’t mind can we be friends? Thanks God bless you….
@tjmichael8773 2 жыл бұрын
Steve has such a wonderful heart I can tell by his eyes.
@andrewberry6956 2 жыл бұрын
Love always wins!
@zemmollilee6715 2 жыл бұрын
Awwwwwwwwwwwww❣ I loved this,I cried so hard, what an amazing beautiful love story❤ even two strokes didn't make him forget her,I see why he, always loved her cause she's wonderful..
@patsylvest 2 жыл бұрын
Jeanne and Steve .. the circle of love that has no end.
@Raymondgogolf 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Pat 👋 I hope my comment didn't sound as a form of privacy invasion your comment tells of a wonderful woman with a beautiful heart which led me to comment I don't normally write in the comment section but I think you deserve this complement. If you don’t mind can we be friends? Thanks God bless you….
@diva32a 2 жыл бұрын
The story was sad and beautiful all at the same time. Steve Hartman’s pieces are always so touching!!
@milliemouse6525 2 жыл бұрын
So sad and so lovely at the same time! How many wasted years due to hate and racism and yet reading the headlines proves we still haven't learned.
@SalvatoreWilly 2 жыл бұрын
Touched my heart, very few find love like this.
@lastriotgrrl 2 жыл бұрын
I lost it. I needed that cry. Bless these hearts.
@daimonmarioperez9501 2 жыл бұрын
A true love story...
@vviolet882 2 жыл бұрын
love endures through space and time, never failing...we all should be this lucky and blessed. love is made whole.
@ruthiehayes198 2 жыл бұрын
WOW what a love story ❤️
@nordicvolkan 2 жыл бұрын
Wow great love story thank you CBS Sunday Morning ❤️ !
@mhand6910 2 жыл бұрын
I truly hope there is an afterlife so they can be together!
@cupdaisy63 2 жыл бұрын
Truly it is proven that love endures and will return to those who are deserving of love. Love open the doors to reunite and be together again. This one had me in joyful tears.
@cancelamariana 2 жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful love story ❤️
@julierogers1155 2 жыл бұрын
What a sweet, sad, and now again sweet story. All the best to these two.
@fishermann1102 2 жыл бұрын
Life is short! At least they got a few years left to enjoy each other's care and company.
@happydeedee1765 2 жыл бұрын
This is one of @SteveHartman best stories yet. My 3rd time watching this, & I've smiled & cried each time.❤
@stargazer5073 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful story, tears of joy!
@Hummingbirds2023 2 жыл бұрын
Awwwww that heart wants what the heart wants. Glad they found each other, for how ever much time they have together. 💝
@Raymondgogolf 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Cat Scanned 👋 I hope my comment didn't sound as a form of privacy invasion your comment tells of a wonderful woman with a beautiful heart which led me to comment I don't normally write in the comment section but I think you deserve this complement. If you don’t mind can we be friends? Thanks God bless you….
@phatato 2 жыл бұрын
Omg I'm emotional now. Steve Hartman is so good at sharing positivity without it seeming forced or fake
@eowyn1964 2 жыл бұрын
Go, Jeanne! Go, Steve! I'm so glad you were reunited. Enjoy your time together.
@JuicyCrone 2 жыл бұрын
Tears of joy!!! 🌹
@kiwdwks 2 жыл бұрын
Love always endures the test of time...great video!
@hankmike3283 2 жыл бұрын
So grateful for Steve...beautiful....in contrast to all the contention with politics.
@minervagalvez5937 2 жыл бұрын
What a very sweet love story! Thank you for sharing your AMAZING LOVE WITH US!!!
@otoepony5813 2 жыл бұрын
We need more stories like this. God bless them both.
@gloriataylor6868 2 жыл бұрын
Hypothetically.... I hope they did get married and hypothetically I wish them nothing but love and joy❣️❣️❣️🤗💖💖
@Raymondgogolf 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Gloria 👋 I hope my comment didn't sound as a form of privacy invasion your comment tells of a wonderful woman with a beautiful heart which led me to comment I don't normally write in the comment section but I think you deserve this complement. If you don’t mind can we be friends? Thanks God bless you….
@ishmaeve1 2 жыл бұрын
This is strong and enduring love! ❤️ Wishing this beautiful couple the best. May the Lord allow them to be together for many more years.
@Raymondgogolf 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Eve 👋 I hope my comment didn't sound as a form of privacy invasion your comment tells of a wonderful woman with a beautiful heart which led me to comment I don't normally write in the comment section but I think you deserve this complement. If you don’t mind can we be friends? Thanks God bless you….
@claudiachavez7300 2 жыл бұрын
What a tear!!!
@tinastaniscia9057 2 жыл бұрын
Pure joy. Steve, you renew my faith in humanity every time. Thanks so much!
@Raymondgogolf 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Tina 👋 I hope my comment didn't sound as a form of privacy invasion your comment tells of a wonderful woman with a beautiful heart which led me to comment I don't normally write in the comment section but I think you deserve this complement. If you don’t mind can we be friends? Thanks God bless you….
@edyann 2 жыл бұрын
Love is colorblind, THAT'S FOR SURE. ❤
@Raymondgogolf 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Edye 👋 I hope my comment didn't sound as a form of privacy invasion your comment tells of a wonderful woman with a beautiful heart which led me to comment I don't normally write in the comment section but I think you deserve this complement. If you don’t mind can we be friends? Thanks God bless you….
@christinamorris6272 2 жыл бұрын
Wow. Absolutely beautiful. No regrets.
@robertkramer2271 2 жыл бұрын
I'm not crying, you're crying!
@shuffleaccount1985 2 жыл бұрын
I wept with Joy you both found your one true love....again
@keisha4620 2 жыл бұрын
Such a blessing to see their love for one another. Thanks for sharing.
@gretchenking5952 2 жыл бұрын
This is beautiful and gives one hope.
@romstar 2 жыл бұрын
It appears they both left their lives-and hearts 💞 open if one day they ever found each other again! Love ❤️ who you love ❤️ as long as it’s two consenting adults-don’t waste time worrying about what others think. I used to fret about others people’s judgements-come to find out these same people were hanging from the chandeliers behind closed doors!!🚪😝🥺☹️😩
@missmsmrs.7309 2 жыл бұрын
So touching and heartwarming…. So HAPPY for them. ♥ Matter!!!
@blaiseronstadt6306 2 жыл бұрын
That is a Beautiful Story
@JohnnyNiteTrain 2 жыл бұрын
“Steve Hartman has a story….” 😭
@allisongonzales3923 2 жыл бұрын
I am so in tears I'm so happy for them both
@Raymondgogolf 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Alison 👋 I hope my comment didn't sound as a form of privacy invasion your comment tells of a wonderful woman with a beautiful heart which led me to comment I don't normally write in the comment section but I think you deserve this complement. If you don’t mind can we be friends? Thanks God bless you….
@allisongonzales3923 2 жыл бұрын
@@Raymondgogolf hello Raymond thank you for the comment about me. I don't know what to say. I realized cannot trust anybody anymore. I've had so much happen to me that I've lost trust in so many. Sad to say but it's the honest truth. I'm happy for the couple because they deserve happiness in their life. When he spoke and said what he said. I felt what he felt in his heart. I really did and I cried very much. I'm trying to figure out who you are or I don't know what to think at this moment.
@Raymondgogolf 2 жыл бұрын
@@allisongonzales3923 I’m sorry about what people have need to you. Don’t worry you can text me with my address on my profile picture 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
@allisongonzales3923 2 жыл бұрын
@@Raymondgogolf hello Raymond my apologies I just saw that you messaged me I've been having so much issues with hacking issues so I haven't really been on anything just on my starmaker app for the reason that I don't have access anymore to Instagram or Facebook or any of that for what happened this past couple of months my apologies thank you once again God bless
@patstoen3738 2 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful love story.
@onespeedlite 2 жыл бұрын
Steve Hartman is a national treasure.
@Carpenterdane 2 жыл бұрын
Oh what a wonderful story and so happy for both of them and to have someone that loves you to take care of you.
@denisehall4818 2 жыл бұрын
What an inspiring story.It made my day.
@sharbogusz9319 2 жыл бұрын
Crying but Happy for them all at the same time!❤
@happydeedee1765 2 жыл бұрын
We all deserve (this) kind of everlasting love. It could change the world.❤ #Goals
@maureenconnolly9734 2 жыл бұрын
How beautiful. I feel everyone has that [ one person ] and looks back at the years gone by and says [ I wonder if ? ]
@mecarr 2 жыл бұрын
Wow what a story!!
@mabella3437 2 жыл бұрын
Now that is TRUE UNCONDITIONAL LOVE!! So happy for you both so sad for other couples that did not reunite. God bless you both!
@Raymondgogolf 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Mabella 👋 I hope my comment didn't sound as a form of privacy invasion your comment tells of a wonderful woman with a beautiful heart which led me to comment I don't normally write in the comment section but I think you deserve this complement. If you don’t mind can we be friends? Thanks God bless you….
@evaschroeder4020 2 жыл бұрын
That made me cry
@edithlazenby5839 2 жыл бұрын
This is 💕, the real deal!!
@asmaaabdul-haqq7414 2 жыл бұрын
I am literally crying my eyes out. Thank you CBS and Steve Hartman for sharing this wonderful story!
@patriciaking4605 2 жыл бұрын
What a heart warning story . This has just made my day 💞 Tru love! Regardless of race.
@parkerboy_007 2 жыл бұрын
Tears....tears of joy. How touching their love story is; it inspires & evokes hope ❤️
@petermacera9343 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful story, wish them all the best.
@frankemmanuel8776 2 жыл бұрын
Anyone who knows someone who knows someone who knows someone who has a time machine so we can fix this couple.
@themac5942 2 жыл бұрын
That is such a wonderful whimsical comment!!!!! I wish I knew someone that knew someone with a time machine!😊
@ilttpvvm 2 жыл бұрын
There is only one race, and that is the human race. So say we all!!!
@2_thumbs_up_baby 2 жыл бұрын
Wow what a beautiful story
@chikodiibe4211 2 жыл бұрын
wow this would make a perfect movie
@Rita-yw2tn 2 жыл бұрын
Oh my goodness this is the sweetest thing I’ve ever seen I’ve got tears in my eyes and chill bumps that’s so beautiful ! 💞💞
@Raymondgogolf 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Rita 👋 I hope my comment didn't sound as a form of privacy invasion your comment tells of a wonderful woman with a beautiful heart which led me to comment I don't normally write in the comment section but I think you deserve this complement. If you don’t mind can we be friends? Thanks God bless you….
@kathypate8153 2 жыл бұрын
So Sweet ❤
@heha4383 Жыл бұрын
Oh my God, this is amazing.
@marierosemary3768 2 жыл бұрын
Aww so sweet ❤
@gerrynightingale9045 2 жыл бұрын
*They look and seem 'Old' to me...yet I am the SAME AGE!* ( *I still 'crank-up' my '60's CD's to 'paint blistering off the walls' volume when I 'work-out' or any time I feel like it* ) ____________ *Yes...I too have a woman I've loved for 32-years despite having no contact with her since '95* *I am 'frozen in time' with her and for me in my dreams we have had a very good life together that is just as real as my 'waking life' because I want and need it to be 'Real'* _____________ ( *I must be suffering from 'Ringo Syndrome'...and I don't mind it one tiny bit!* )
@marystackpole118 2 жыл бұрын
So HAPPY THEY ARE TOGETHER NOW!!!♥️♥️♥️
@giselestrauch5146 2 жыл бұрын
some of us have regrets who we should have married I have them too= worrying who my family would approve of. And my choice who I married was not the right one- I am divorced longer than I was married. And wish I married a better choice!
@newcreature222 2 жыл бұрын
Man that is beautiful it great to see people happy 😊 Godbless
@natashawhitney3396 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful Story iam Happy for them both.
@fabbehn0190 2 жыл бұрын
Tears, Tears, Tears!!!!
@ashaw6960 2 жыл бұрын
So happy for them
@danielledavis1524 2 жыл бұрын
So sweet
@patriciagurwitz509 2 жыл бұрын
I hope they did get married. This kind of genuine love transcended all obstacles and in the end prevailed. A beautiful love story. I wish you were mine❤️
@Raymondgogolf 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Patricia 👋 I hope my comment didn't sound as a form of privacy invasion your comment tells of a wonderful woman with a beautiful heart which led me to comment I don't normally write in the comment section but I think you deserve this complement. If you don’t mind can we be friends? Thanks God bless you….
@ashaw6960 2 жыл бұрын
So happy for them to be together
@teresaferrer4748 2 жыл бұрын
Yes!! Please do ,be happy the both of you.Blessings!!📻🕊🎂💝💍🎉🥰🤗
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