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This is What Life’s About: High School Sweethearts Show Their True Roots in Heartwarming Video
Kelsey and Wes Dixon met at a middle school dance, and sparks suddenly flew. Little did those cute kids know, their love story had just begun. On their first dating anniversary at age 17, Wes chose an interesting way to celebrate with Kelsey. Instead of flowers, he brought his then-girlfriend a tree that they planted in her parents’ yard. The tree bloomed and grew just as Kelsey and Wes’ relationship did. The high school sweethearts eventually married, traveled the world, and started a family of their own. The couple now has one of the most magical souvenirs from their young life that still brings them joy today.
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Kelsy and Wes are High School Sweethearts Turned Parents
Kelsey posted a video on Instagram that went viral quickly. Text on the video reads, “One day, you’re 17, and your high school boyfriend gives you a tree that you plant together. And then you’re 34, and he’s swinging your baby from the same tree.”
The video begins with a still of Kelsey and Wes long ago and ends with the sweet dad pushing his baby on the now giant tree. All we can say is grab the tissues, now. This is the sweetest video ever and such a testament to true love.
The comment section fell head over heels for the high school sweethearts’ story.
“Take notes, own a garden,” someone wrote.
“Tree that explain ur love n its journey,” another person shared.
“That’s sweet yet meaningful,” a follower commented.
Seeing Kelsey and Wes’ story reminded people of a classic Shell Silverstein book.
“The giving tree vibes,” a comment reads.
“I’d write a book if I could about this very story,” a would-be author shared.
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