People have a plan for everything, their job, wedding, being parents, grandparents and everything you can think of. Being a grandparent is something you keep for the last. However, this woman planned nothing and is the happiest being a grandparent at the age of 25 with three grandkids. The hatred on social media didn’t kill her vibe and she showed everyone how to live life on your own terms.
Being A Grandmom At 25
Most people are finding a suitable rocking chair by the time they become a grandparent. However, Courtney Thornton was lucky enough to become a grandparent at the age when she can still take them to beaches and run along with them.
Due to lack of experience, it can be difficult to be a grandparent at a young age but the fun side to young grandparents is unmatchable.
The Youngest Grandmom In The World
A small-town girl from Georgia, Courtney Thornton is a professional photographer and a marketing freelancer. She is not rich but lives a comfortable life as a grandmom. She is happy and proud of one aspect of her life and that is her family.
This woman with wit is the youngest grandmother in the world and her story is not a fairy tale. It’s just a story of a woman who found the love of her life at a young age.
She Found Her “The One”
Well, people spend most of their lives in search of “the one”. At 25, Courtney is sure that she has met the love of her life. She is married to Vann Thornton who was her music teacher. Her friends and family think that she is too young to be married but she has no regrets.
She is happy to be married to the man who thinks she is the best human being on the planet. Who wouldn’t want such a partner?
She Found Love In Her Music Teacher
Her husband was a popular person in society. He was a music teacher and was known to most people. Courtney had known Vann since she was young and it was destined for them to be married after a few years.
They were properly introduced at the starting of 2016 and there was no looking back after that.
Common Interests
At the beginning of 2016, Courtney realized her love for music and Vann was the first person she could think of. Her aunt had also been trained under Vann and that was a major reason that she enrolled in his beauty pageant circuit and the musical arrangement.
In a matter of a few minutes, they realized that they had a similar sense of humor and she liked him instantly. They were good friends initially and it blossomed into romance real soon.
An Unusually Quick Love Story
The friendship period made them realize that they were inseparable. Like bread and butter, they suited each other the best. They always learned something new with each other and whenever they were together, they had a gala time.
Soon they realized that their meetings were beyond the purpose of music. Every day she was excited to meet him and to make conversations. Being 34 years younger than Vann, Courtney initially considered him a father figure.
Out Of Her League
Vann had expected that Courtney would be more into guys of her age or a few years older than her. He didn’t expect that Courtney would fall for him, a guy 34 years older than her. After all, why would a 25-year-old young woman give romantic attention to an older guy?
However, things were not as per his expectations and thoughts. This man who was 59 years old had four kids and three grandkids which was a big deal for him. But none of that mattered to Courtney although she was scared to accept the feelings initially but the things were now clear.
Feelings Were Mutual
After the musical project was over, Courtney missed Vann and the man was sailing in the same boat. The music teacher was happy after the realization of feelings. Being at the age he was at, he thought he had graduated from the school of love long back.
However, this young woman had brought all kinds of happy feelings in his life. It was unusual for him to feel like a young boy but that is exactly how he felt around her.
Uncertain Situations
Courtney was a woman who was known for being true to herself and who knows what she wants in life. Courtney might have blurred out the actual feelings but she did everything to know about him. She went out of her way to do everything for him.
Vann had the same feelings but tried to dodge them as much as possible. With two failed marriages, Vann was not sure if he should pursue his feelings or let things be. However, the woman was sure of what she wanted, like always.
Getting Over All Hurdles
This is when the difficult part came in: They had to talk and it was what everyone dreads. After the musical sessions, both of them knew that things had changed between them and they had to find a solution to the jitters. It was clear that both of them wanted things to get beyond friendship.
Vann wanted to make sure that Courtney knew what she was getting herself into. Getting into a relationship with a man who is 34 years older to you is not a joke and one needs to be ready for the backlash that will be on their way of love.
Age Didn’t Matter
Courtney was an independent woman and knew how to make decisions for herself. She was aware of Vann’s age and it didn’t bug her for a second. She saw the child in him and said Vann was the most caring person she had met in her life.
The guys in the past were nowhere close to what Vann was like. After all the talking, they were sure and knew what they wanted out of this and they were in a romantic relationship from that moment.
The Families Met
There was no doubt in Courtney’s head and she wanted the family to know about her seriousness. She tried to be close to his kids. The eldest child was 38 years old and the youngest one was 21 years old. The kids had their own families and Vann was raising his three grandchildren.
Initially, Courtney knew that people would not accept their relationship easily, including her family and his kids. However, her feelings for him changed everything and she got rid of all the negative thoughts.
A Warm Welcome
Unlike their thought, Vann’s kids gave Courtney a warm welcome and it was a bonding that can be easily called special. Even though three out of four kids were older than her but that wasn’t an issue in the family.
The acceptance from Courtney’s parents was also warm. The parents had seen how happy they were with each other and it was the only thing parents want for their kids. With everyone on board, they were on their way to forever.
A Formal Wedding Was On Cards
Vann didn’t waste a minute to propose to Courtney and neither did she take a second to say yes! Vann was fit and smart even at such an old age; no girl would say no to such a charming man. On June 18, 2016, both of them tied the knot of matrimony.
20 guests attended the big day as they wanted it to be a private ceremony.
It Was A Package Deal
After marrying Vann, Courtney got a tag of a mother and a grandmother instantly. Courtney was a mother to kids older than her and a grandmom to three gorgeous kids overnight. Kids started calling her grandma and it was all in good humor. The oldest grandkid was already 15v and he towered her by being 5’10” tall.
The best part was that even though it was a package deal, Courtney never considered it a burden. Moreover, she was great at the job she was doing as a grandmom.
Judgments All Over
Other than the family, every one of the outside world had some major comments to give. The judgments were strong and harsh. Courtney started noticing the looks they used to get and the disgust in those eyes.
Being at a young age, she was bothered by it but her husband was the pillar in her life and told her the actual harsh reality of life. She bounced back after she saw her husband was not troubled by all of it.
Proud Social Media Announcement
Courtney knew that the couple was rare but they were not the only ones on this planet. Even though they were, none of that bothered the two of them. It was not a sin and they had found love in each other. When people could not find even a single good thing about her and the couple, she decided to let the world know about her love for him.
She uploaded a picture on social media and captioned it, “God, I love my husband”. Well, the post was the stage for all the negativity and comments reflected all of it.
Reply To All The Hatred
There was no other intention behind the uploading of the picture but the tweets came pouring in. One of the tweets read, “Doing anything to pay for college”. This tweet was below the belt but it didn’t make any difference to the couple.
Instead of taking it to the heart, Courtney started posting more pictures with her husband and made people lose their minds.
Love Is In The Air
When this social media gig went viral, people wanted to cover their story and take their interviews. The couple was ashamed of nothing so, they went ahead to give out what people were asking for. By now, they had turned thick-skinned to the negative comments on social media.
Once their story was public, people started pouring love on their social media accounts and people came to them for help in their May-December relationship.
Focusing On The Brighter Side
Courtney was focussed on giving time to people who had positivity to give. There was no place for negativity in such a beautiful family. For all the negative comments, she used to say a prayer in her mind for their betterment.
She started getting inspired by the people who were in the same boat and tried to make her life better. That is when she started using #husbandnotdad in her pictures.
Love Always Wins
There were couples sharing their happily ever afters on social media and she was happy to see the change in feelings. A woman declared her love story where the difference of age was 20 years and they were leading a happy life. She said that there is constant love, respect, love, and patience in their relationship and that is what makes it all special.
Taking It In Good Spirit
It was not about just the negative comments now; people were making memes that revolved around the age gap of the couple. However, now the couple was not disturbed by the fact that people can’t digest their love story.
They were now finding humor in the pictures that appeared on their timeline. The love between them grew deeper when they spent time laughing at such content.
Partners For Life
Courtney Thornton is leading a happy life with her husband and grandkids. People had questions like what would you do when he gets old and sick. However, her answer to all these questions was simple.
She said that death is not dependent on age. Also, if he does get sick, she will never consider it a burden as Vann is the love of her life. Vann’s kids were settled and even he was going to retire in the coming time. As a marketing freelancer, Courtney knew they’d be able to live a comfortable life.
Both of them were happier than ever and they consider each other as their life’s greatest blessing.
