50 years and counting.....

[Kathy B]

During our church service this AM, the focus was on marriage, and the church recognized all of the couples who had been married 50 or more years. When they asked them to come to the front, I counted over 20 couples (there were so many people I couldn't see all of them!), and when the names were scrolled over the power point screen, there were 34 couples named who belong to the church and are still married to the same spouse over 50 years. It was really inspiring to see.

One couple came up to the front and was interviewed by the pastor. It was really fun, and among other things....

When asked about clues to their successful marriage, the husband said, "Well it's true that beside every successful man is a pushy woman!" She reached over and poked him for that!

When asked about times that they may have had issues or problems with the other spouse, they both immediately shook their heads and said, "Not ME!" :p

When asked about the happiest moments, the wife said it was their wedding and the adoption of their two boys.

The husband said, "Some people don't believe in love at first sight, but it really does exist. And when I met her at age 17 (she was slightly older)..."

Wife piped up "I KNEW he was going to say that!" :D

Husband "...it really was love at first sight, and I knew she was the woman I was going to marry."

It was so sweet. I just wanted to share.

[LakeMartinGal]

That is very cool! My parents were married for more than 50 years, and my in-laws only missed it by 6 months, because FIL died. DH and I are at 38 and counting -- 50 years won't be enough -- at least that's what I think most days!;) :p

[wallycat]

That does sound great.
I married later and to an older man, so I may never see 50 years, but I agree, if you are lucky enough to meet the right one, there just aren't enough years to share!

[AzAnne]

How great that the recognized this. What a inspiration for all those in attendance. DH and I just celebrated 27 and truly hope for 27+ more

[Jessnc]

When I was at work the other day I overheard one of the Rotary club members saying that he has been married since 1944. I thought about what he said and was in such awe. It's so beautiful that people can stay together for that long.

[Laura]

My dad likes to tell a story when he and my mom were celebrating their 25th anniversary. On the way to dinner I asked my dad what does it take to get a marriage to last 25 years and my dad started off saying "Well it takes love to get it started, commitment to keep it going...." at which point my mom interrupted and said "And a very tolerant wife." :D They made it to 52 years before my mom died.

[SusanMac]

Very cool story! Thx for sharing.

I'm totally confident we'll make it to 50. I continue to be amazed at how fun & satisfying marriage is. Whew knew?

[Kathy B]

Before he had all of the couples come up, the pastor just asked the congregation what things they thought were key to a lasting marriage. There were lots of things mentioned. My favorite was what one man said, "Two words, .......'Yes, Dear!'" :D

[sneezles]

I have a friend whose parents have been married for 67 years!!!!! They are both in their 90s and hate being apart from each other. They recently moved to a nursing home due to his hip surgery and the fact that she couldn't stand being away from him every night. Not sure they'll ever move back home but at least they are together.

[testkitchen45]

My parents will soon celebrate 52 years. What a wonderful example to their children and grandchildren! We kids threw them a surprise 50th-ann'y party with many of their lifelong friends in close attendance; I can't believe that was nearly 2 years ago. We pray for their continued good health (52 years and counting . . . ). :)

[Kiwismommy]

We will be celebrating my in-laws 70th anniversary mid October!!!!

Mom just turned 89 and Dad is 94!

They still live in their home and although gardening and canning is more difficult, they still do it!

We all know that their love is so strong that once one of them passes on the other will follow soon....they are so in love!

[oceanjasper]

That is such a neat story. Thanks for sharing it with us!

[LaraW]

My grandparents celebrated 60 years in 2002, and my grandpa died about 1 month before their 61st anniversary. They shared an anniversary with DH and I. We got married on their 56th anniversary.

[Beth]

My parents have been married 56 years now. Hard to believe it's been another 6 since the 50th anniversary party. With my mom's Alzheimer's, one of the stories we hear over and over is about how they met on a blind date she didn't want to go on. He (jokingly) asked her to marry him while they were dancing that first night and she said, "When?" I'm not sure when they made it for real, but it stuck.

[Robyn1007]

My grandparents celebrated 60 years in 2002, and my grandpa died about 1 month before their 61st anniversary. They shared an anniversary with DH and I. We got married on their 56th anniversary.

That's so cool! I hope that brings good luck to you and your DH.

[TravelingJ]

Wow. My story is nothing to compare...but today is 6 years that my girlfriend and I have been together. 1.5 years of that have been working together and living in an RV-total 24X7. Only 12 years of age difference ( =

[Meganator]

My parents have been married 61 years since they eloped in 1946! :)