Barbara O’Connor and John Powell

It all started with a chance meeting at the local coffee shop. Then I looked at him.

Placed 21st

in their group

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How did your love story begin?

It began at a local coffee shop in San Mateo, Ca. I noticed him and thought he might be related to my current boss’. My friend then says that’s a great pick up line. I went about visiting with my friend and was getting ready to leave when he handed me his business card. It took me two weeks to send an email. After a couple of emails back and forth we discovered that we both lost our spouses to cancer. There were many “signs” that came our way.

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

Besides the day we met , I loved the spark we had when we met for our first official date at another coffee shop and just talking walks together.

What would you do with $20,000?

Pay off bills and do a nice local trip.

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