Hospital goes above and beyond to keep couple, married 68 years, together

The couple, from Georgia, US, have been married for almost seven decades.

A 96-year-old man was brought to tears by the kind actions of a hospital worker.

This photo of the couple in hospital has gone viral.

The only time the Fayette County couple spent time apart was when Tom was stationed overseas in Korea while serving in the Army. The situation was also heartbreaking for empathetic hospital staff until Tina Mann, the orthopedic floor manager, stepped in to make special arrangements for the two to occupy a single room. Overcome with joy, he wept as he described the deep love he has for Arnisteen, 92. When the couple was devastated that they had to be checked into separate rooms at the Piedmont Fayetteville Hospital earlier this month, the hospital staff found a way to reunite them.

“‘I just can’t be away from her, she’s the finest woman in the world.’ Here’s hoping for a speedy recovery for the Clarks and many more happy years together”.

Both Tom and Arnisteen Clark, 92, had surgery and were in rooms on the orthopedic floor, according to Yahoo.

Tom said he can’t stand to be away from her.

A hospital representative says that for the remainder of their stay, they’re making sure to keep the two connected as often as possible.