The Ergles

Took 47 years to meet the love of my life! Living 2000 miles apart, we found each other against all odds. With failed marriages under our be

Placed 35th

in their group

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How did your love story begin?

It started in 2017, I was 47 and getting divorced. At 47 I decided I just was gonna be alone and raise my daughter the best I could. At the same time 2000 miles away my now wife was leaving her ex. So she moved to be near her mom in SC. My best friend set me up on match.com. I hated it so I deleted off my phone. Didn't realize I would still get messages on email. I got an email from my new wife asking to talk. After a couple of weeks we met for dinner. It was love at first sight.

What is your favorite memory you've shared as a couple?

On Feb 2 2018 she took me to my first hockey game. Unbeknownst to her I made A deal with the LA kings to get her in a private practice with team and with the help of the mascot I proposed to her. It was perfect and video made ESPN video of the weekend. She got to meet her favorite player and after an amazing dinner we enjoyed the Game. Everyday since has been bliss. I never knew what happiness was til her. Truly the love of my life. We married on 8/18/2018. Her favorite player wears 8 on his Jer

What would you do with $20,000?

My mother passed away last June and also her father a month prior. Her mom is now alone in lake havasu AZ. So the money would help us move cross country to be near her mom. Which is the plan, butvthat would help alot.

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