A few days ago, hubby and I celebrated 36 years of wedded bliss.
Which - amazingly to us - means that we have been together for almost 41 years now!
That's a pretty loooong time by today's standards of committment and marriage :-)
So has it all been a bed of roses for us, you may ask? Of course not.
But whatever "thorny" issues we've had to deal with over the years have been handled with a whole lot of prayer and a stubborn will to make our marriage work - and work well!
You don't get to 36 years without some times of stress and tension...every marriage must have these experiences if they are to last and become strong.
The times when you simply must "pull together" helps to cement the bond that Love began and continues to hold firm.
Marriage is a very precious thing which must be protected and nurtured carefully throughout the years, and never taken for granted.
It is a sacrament..a blessing..a vocation..a spiritual bond as well as physical..and it was created by God to be a glorious source of comfort, companionship and co-creation.
For those of us who are called to be 'Husband and Wife' it is a great blessing to find a spouse who truly loves and cares for us.. one who shares in all our joys and trials and is always beside us to support, encourage and (in the case of the husband) lead with strength and kindness.
I can honestly say.. I have such a godly husband and count myself extremely blessed beyond words to be given such a wonderful life-companion and soul-mate.
He is my heart's treasure and delight!
I thank the Lord for enfolding our marriage with the prayer-shawl of His grace and I thank my beloved Bridegroom for 36 years of love, laughter and giddy joy!!
And for faithfully bringing me a nice hot cup of tea in bed most mornings before breakfast!
(see..I told you I got good one lol!)
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Hello there dear Trish,
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your 36th "bone china", anniversary... Yes, it sounds like you did indeed get a very good one! Hot tea served to you in bed every morning no less.
Your lovely teacup, bell, roses and china plate are so pretty. Have marvelous week and thanks for sharing with us all.
Cheers, blessings and hugs from Wanda Lee
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P.S. ~ I thank God that after a very exceedingly long respite due to illness, I finally have the strength to come back and visit you, my precious fellow tea and blogging ladies.
Happy Anniversay, we are coming up 43 years, hard to believe. I feel 43. Lovely china, always enjoy your posts. God bless...
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely descrption of your marriage ~ I hope you get your dear hubby to read it :)
ReplyDeleteCongatulations to you both.
Like yours, my husband is my soul ~mate and best friend too.
x Alex
Happy Anniversary!
ReplyDeleteWe are coming up to our 34th this year, and have been blessed with so many happy years.
Hi Trish,
ReplyDeletehappy Anniversary to the both of you and many many more nice years together.
Best greetings, Johanna
Nice post. Happy Anniversary. :)
ReplyDeleteOh Trish...what a beautiful testimony of Our Lord's love for His Children!
ReplyDeleteTo make a commitment to each other, takes hard work and stubbornness. I know that in my own life, it has taken a surrendering I never knew I could do.
But I would not have it any other way...May Our Lord continue to bless you and your hubby my sweet Friend, may His Grace shine upon you daily!
m.
You are indeed blessed. Happy anniversary.
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary, Trish! I am so happy for you two. May you have more and more wonderful and blissful years together...Christine
ReplyDeleteA wonderful tribute to your husband and to marriage in general.Lovely and so well said. Congrats to both of you.Thank you for having tea with Me.Denise
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary! Sweet post. Happy Tea Day!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Our 39th was last month. Isn't it wonderful to have a companion, friend and other half! It may take work, but the blessings are certainly worth it!
ReplyDeleteRuth
Gracias por venir a la Argentina a visitarme y por quedarte como seguidora, yo también me anote de corazón.
ReplyDeleteTú también tienes un blog precioso con porcelanas y estilo shabby chic que tanto me gusta.
Un beso grande
Happy Anniversary! We'll be married 28 years next month and it seems hard to believe as it's gone by so fast. I image you feel the same way.
ReplyDeleteWishing both of you many more years of happiness and blessings.
What a precious post, Trish!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations and well done!
36 years! I have been married for 25 years now.
May God Bless you with many more years together!
Deanna
Congratulations, it does take a special relationship to last a long time. We'll celebrate our 41st anniversary this summer.
ReplyDeleteThe roses are a pretty shade of pink.
Judith
Happy anniversary my dearest friend.. I just realized I was 10 when you and your dear woodman were married.. that's kind of scary. You are the best friends and the nicest couple we know and I wish you both every happiness always.
ReplyDeleteWe love you both dearly..
I usually get my DH the cuppa in the morning because I tend to wake up first, but when I occasionally sleep in the favour is returned..
sending you all our love.
Congratulations !!!! It is so good to see such long marriages in times of so many devorces. I think the same way. I am very blessed too, to have found such a wonderful husband. We have been married for more than 25 years now. Something not a lot of our generation can say I'm afraid. We have had hard times too, but that has only brought us closer together.
ReplyDeleteI have just been operated on and have been diagnosed with Hashimoto's disease and I must say my husband has been there for me whole the way. Supporting me, doing things for me. I am so grateful !!
I hope you and your husband will continue to have a wonderful marriage for many years to come !!!
Hugs from The Netherlands.
Congratulations, 36 years together or should I say 41 thats a rare thing these day, may you have many more happy years together.
ReplyDeleteMerle....
Hello my friend,
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary to you and your hubby! Your china is lovely as are the pink roses. I enjoyed reading your post and the way you have expressed your love and committment to your mate.
My hubby and I will celebrate 41 years in a few months time and if I could, I would marry him all over again!
Thank you for sharing and coming for tea. Thank you also for your prayers.
Blessings,
Sandi
Happy Anniversary and many more to come...
ReplyDeleteGod Bless...
Barb xx
Hi TRish,
ReplyDeleteCongrats on 36 years!
We will be celebrating our 30th year on the 23rd...I found it such a blessing to read so many comments on here from ladies who have been married for so many years! It sure looks as though the Lord blesses many of us with a loving commitment that lasts when we make Him part of our bond.
~God bless~ Lisa
Happy Anniversary, Trish! Ours is coming up on the 25th of this month ~ 35 years. :-) I am so thankful for my wonderful husband too. I get tea in bed in the morning too, not every morning, but quite often! :-) I am blessed!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Anne♥
Congratulations, Trish, may you have many more happy years together.
ReplyDeleteA great tribute to marriage and of your marriage too, I was so blessed by reading your thoughts. I too have been blessed with a wonderful husband.
Thanks for sharing.
I am still on a blogging break but just wanted to come by and say HI!
Blessings,
Sue
What a sweet blog.. So glad I found it.. Happy Anniversary...
ReplyDeleteHappy Belated Anniversary Trish!
ReplyDeleteMay God continue to bless you both!
Hello Trish......
ReplyDeletestopping by to wish you and your family a ...Happy Easter.....
Hugs and Blessings..
Barb xxx
Hi Trish,
ReplyDeleteI keep losing you. Had trouble finding your blog again but glad I found you. Just stopping by to wish you and your family a beautiful Easter.
Blessings,
Sandi