Their Story Went Viral 2 Years Ago. Here's What They're Doing Now

June 7, 2018

Remember the story about a friendship that began at a grocery store between a little girl and an elderly man?

The story only gets better.

little girl elderly man friendship

In 2016, Dan Peterson, 83, met Norah Wood, 5, at a Publix grocery store. Dan was severely depressed at the time as his wife had just passed away.

But Norah, who had never seen Dan before, stopped him in his tracks and demanded a hug.

That moment changed everything.

Two years later, the unlikely duo are inseperable.

Steve Hartman has their heartwarming story "On The Road":


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