Love in the time of Coronavirus

The Canevaro Home holds countless stories to tell. Within each room are preserved memories of the past, memories that have endured to this day. For Carlos Enrique del Busto Ezeta, 83, and Lucrecia Vásquez Maqueira, 84, both from Lima, true love means trust, patience, and forgiveness—words that strengthen their bond of love each day. They have been married for over 50 years and have lived in the Canevaro Home for the last eight, a decision they made together until their final days. They were unable to have children due to circumstances beyond their control. As a young man, Don Carlos had an accident in which he lost his leg and spent a year hospitalized. During those difficult times, Doña Lucrecia cared for him, and they married the following year. Every February 14th, they renew their wedding vows as a symbol of eternal love. Before the arrival of the coronavirus, they held a ceremony at the Canevaro Home. She would dress in white and he in a suit, and they would renew their vows, vowing eternal love with a kiss. During these two years of the pandemic, their wedding vows ceremony couldn't take place. Carlos and Lucrecia eagerly await the end of this Coronavirus phase so they can seal their vows, as they do every year. They managed to get through the difficult times of COVID-19. Now vaccinated, each with their respective dose, they live with much more peace of mind. With a kiss on the forehead and surrounded by countless photos in their room, they spend their days together.