A real life Notebook story
March 2, 2013
This is almost the exact story line of the box office sensation, 'The Notebook'. 91 year-old Jack Potter reads a diary to his wife of 70 years to help her memory come back after suffering from dementia. He visits her at the nursing home every single day.
In the hit movie, the same events occur. A man reads a love story to his wife who suffers from severe memory loss. After enough reading, she realizes that the story is about her and suddenly it all comes back to her, but only for a few moments.
In this true life story, Jack and Phyliss Potter met back in 1941, when Phyliss asked Jack to dance. The couple married months later and Jack has kept a diary of their lives toegether ever since.
"I remember it like it was yesterday the first time I met her - she came up to me and asked me to dance."
According to Mr. Potter, Phyliss really enjoys hearing the stories and seeing pictures.
Last week the couple celebrated their 70th anniversary.
Dogs Are Forced To Wear The Things They Steal — And It’s Hilarious
An Old Man Kept Visiting A Bookstore Every Saturday—The Reason Has People In Tears
He Says His Sister's Dog Hates Him — And The Pictures Don't Lie
Someone Put A Pinecone In Their Shower… And People Are Fascinated By What Happened
He Showed Up Looking Like A Hairless Cat… Months Later, No One Can Believe The Transformation
Bill Murray Says This Painting 'Saved His Life' — And It Still Inspires Visitors Today
This Apology During A Volleyball Game Is The Best Apology You Will See Today
Strangers Teach A Young Girl To Jump Rope And Stop Her From Giving Up
Mom Filming Newborn Catches A Magical Surprise Visitor
Grandma Has Dementia — See What Happens When Her Husband Sings At A Wedding
Little Girl Asks Nursing Home Residents One Question —Then Starts Granting Their Wishes
