On special days like anniversaries, people embark on heartfelt journeys to express their love and affection for their partners.
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Among the myriad creative gestures, one US farmer took his devotion to extraordinary heights by planting an astonishing 1.2 million sunflowers to surprise his beloved wife on their momentous 50th anniversary.
Meet Lee Wilson, a Kansas farmer with a heartwarming plan.
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Knowing how much his wife adores sunflowers, he went all out, cultivating a staggering 1.2 million across 80 acres to create a breathtaking surprise on their special day.
According to WFXG TV, Lee Wilson grew the sunflowers as a heartwarming gift for his wife, Renee, on their 50th wedding anniversary. With the help of his son, he planted the flowers in May and kept the entire endeavor a delightful secret from his beloved spouse.
When the sunflowers were in full bloom, he surprised Renee by inviting her to witness the breathtaking sight of the vast fields adorned with her favorite bright yellow sunflowers.
BBC News shared a captivating video of the sunflower fields on Instagram.
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Opening up to WFXG TV in a candid interview, Wilson revealed the heartwarming inspiration behind his extraordinary gesture, saying,
“Well, we’re celebrating our 50th wedding anniversary on August 10th, and you know what, a guy gets his gal for the 50th? And I put a lot of thought into it, and she always liked sunflowers. And I thought this was the year to plant sunflowers, so I planted her 80 acres”.
When discussing the anniversary surprise, Renee expressed,
“It made me feel very special. It couldn’t have been a more perfect anniversary gift than a field of sunflowers.”
Renee and Lee’s love story started in high school when they were just 16 years old, and they have remained together ever since.
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