Originally Posted by AbbyQuilts
(I was reading another post about a wedding anniversary and I felt urged to post)
I want to thank all of you who have been in your marriage a long time.
Although things can happen and divorce can happen to anyone. I am not judging.
For those of you that have been in a marriage a long time you are an inspiration.
When divorces can be $350 if you just file the papers and walk away. Younger generations have no idea what it takes to make a marriage last. They have not grown up and seen it.
I was 17 and engaged before I met someone who was still married after many many years. (They are celebrating 50 years next year!)
So although you may not know it you are hope. You are not trying to be but you are a role model. When a young couple sees you and knows how many years you have you give them that little feeling what if we can do that too.
Everyone I know was divorced, my parents, my friends parents my aunts everyone.
My grandparents probably would have still been married but both of my grandfathers past away before I was born so I never saw it.
I am a young wife just past 9 years. I almost walked away once and I came back as I thought my marriage was worth fighting for.
I will say again Thank you
Thank you! My hubby and I are married 50 yrs on Aug. 13th, this year. It just does not seem possible that so many years have flown by. We have 4 adult children and 12 grandkids and 1 great granddaughter. They are fun and I love them all.
Many years ago, we were having financial problems and I can't tell you how difficult it was for me to stay but I did because he is my best friend and I dearly love him and it is worth it. Most of the friends we have known for about 45 yrs. are all married over 40 years; however, some widowed at an early age and a couple divorced.
Keep up the good work and know that God is the center of our life and home. He keeps it all together for us.
Donna