A ring with an extra carrot ends decades-long mystery for Alberta couple
Global News
They've been married for 55 years, but for most of that time, something has been missing from Janet and Robert Cockwill's life, until their grandson made a remarkable discovery.
“It’s a miracle.”
That’s how Janet Cockwill describes the “remarkable” discovery her grandson made when digging in her carrot patch just south of Arrowwood, Alta., in September.
The story started in 1969 when Robert Cockwill asked for her hand in marriage.
“I took a grain advance from the wheat board and I spent half of it on an engagement ring,” said Robert, who paid $425 for the ring.
Janet said yes and the happy couple were married on June 20, 1970.
“Fifty-five years. Ups and downs, ins and outs, three kids and eight grandkids, bad years and good years, hail and early snow and wonderful crops — and you stick together,” said Janet.
The couple built a new house on their farm after their first child was born in 1975 and moved into it in 1982.
But for most of those years, something was missing.
