He offered her the last lick of his ice cream cone but she didn’t want it!
Meet my parents, Arnold & Norma Brewer! They are celebrating their 58th Wedding Anniversary today. We took them to dinner to celebrate and I later asked them the following questions!
What has been your favorite season of marriage?
- Dad: “1958 through 2016. Each day is a gift from God. Enjoy it!”
- Mom: “Each season is continually changing and new.”
I love that they did not reflect back on the “good old days” but choose to live engaged in the present season looking for ways to love today and make this their favorite season! What are you sowing into your marriage today to reep your favorite season tomorrow?
What advice would you give a young couple starting out?
- Dad: “Be ye kind one to another.” Eph. 4:32
- When I asked which of them has been more kind over the years, mom said “Dad.”
Someone has to lead the way in kindness. Why not step up and be the one.
Any other advice you would offer?
- Dad said, “Tell them you love them every day.”
- Mom added, “He’s convinced me he loves me. Christ in the relationship makes all the difference. You don’t know how to love until you get the love of God in your heart. The love of Christ makes you appreciate what love is all about. God’s love is a sacrificial, self-denial love.”
Both of them live lives of love! They love the Lord their God with their all. They love & live by His Word. They love on His people! If they know YOU they love you!
What individuals have influenced or encouraged you in your own marriage?
- They both answered: “Mom and dad loved one another.”
- Dad: “I never heard them argue.”
Parents, the way we love one another has an amazing impact on our children. Let’s be committed to setting the example of loving well so they may follow the example to love well. It’s a lesson that goes deep into 58 years of marriage!
Dad’s closing comment before we called it a night: “I hope it lasts for 58 more!”
Copyright©2016, Gloria Stucky
Thank you dad and mom for loving God and having Gloria. I love that you shared their 58 years with us and I will take their advice in my own marriage. Blessings