In a world where marriage is becoming a blur, it is a breath of fresh air to hear about a marriage that has lasted almost 4 scores. Today people just don’t get the importance of marriage. Many children today in the African American household are raised by a single parent. The aftermath of this leads to more single parent households. Today getting married is not a goal in many people’s lives. The story below shows that marriage still exists

and that it can make a great impression on others who witness it. A.J. and Lillie Reeves who are 105 and 96 are celebrating 79 years of Marriage. Their granddaughter expresses her gratitude of being able to enjoy her grandparents for many years. Valerie LeGrand their granddaughter has expressed that their long marriage has had such an impact on her life. The long standing couple received an award for the longest marriage. They are located in Virginia. Watch Video Below