Did you read my Providence girls weekend post? If you did you may remember my telling you about an older couple that was waiting in line to be seated at Bar Louie’s after Waterfire. They were in line just before us. A friend on theirs was walking by and I overheard the gentleman say it was their 51st wedding anniversary. They were visiting from New Jersey to attend the Unitarian Universalist conference. It is a progressive inclusive faith of which I knew nothing about, however it lead to us talking about faith, love and gay marriage.
My friend was discussing her church and the issues they are having with a split church regarding gay marriages being performed in the church. This lead to discussing our own beliefs and how we feel on the issue and them pulling over their table. The conversation moved to love, and what has been the secret to their marriage. After awhile they were ready to get going and they asked for the check. We had already told the waitress that we wanted to pay for their drinks so she told them it was already taken care of, that we took care of it. They thanked us, were very appreciative and said their good nights.
Celebrating a 51st anniversary in this day and age is not that common and is something to be celebrating. Being able to pick up the tab was the least we could do to thank them for giving us hope it is possible. That love can conquer the work that goes into making it last.
Are you considering doing your own Act of Kindness? If not, what is stopping you? Grab a button if you would like to spread the word. The change that we seek in others has to first come from within. This year I hope you decide to Be the Change You Seek.
You guys are so nice and I’ll be taking their advice to heart for sure!!
Thank you. Considering the not so nice people we encountered in line, we were so pleased to meet just a nice, generous and open couple. Being able to share just a little bit of their special day was such an honor.
Meeting that couple was a gift and you girls
Were wise enough to realize and react so beautifully
As for marriage, we are all God’s children
& should be “allowed” legally to marry the person
We love. Greedy,judgemental, power hungry
People are undermining lives daily. I just
Keep sending them lights and love instead of
Negativity.
God/Goddess bless America and the universe!
Enjoy our holiday tomorrow.
Love, SMD’s momma
It was such a gift getting to spend that time with them. I couldn’t agree more, who are we to ever tell someone who they can love. Hope you have a great 4th of July weekend.
that is awesome! there is such wisdom from our elders!
They have lived, learned and still had a sense of humor. That is my kinda people and any opportunity to learn their secret is a win!
Such a sweet thing for you to do and I’m glad they were able to share their wisdom with you! My grandparents have been married for 59 years in December and it baffles my mind – to think of all of the change the world has gone through in that time and all of the things they have seen and done together! I should hope to be so lucky! I want to ask them the secret to a long and happy marriage next time I see them – thanks for motivating me!
Wow 59 years is a huge accomplishment. They rollercoaster that is life can either destroy of strengthen a couple and I love a god success story. You should totally ask them. I am sure they would be thrilled to share what has worked for them.
I love that you ladies were a part of their celebration!
It was such an honor, and I love that they were open, funny, and just plain nice.
So nice to find a couple that’s been married for so many years! Very sweet of you guys to pay for their drinks.
-Sharon
It is so rare these days. They were such a sweet couple, and so open and caring we were glad to treat them.
🙂 I love this.
These posts always make my smile
Thank you. I love being able to give back.
It’s so dumb, but I am tearing up over this one. I love it, Kerry!
That is not dumb at all. Thank you.
wow 51 years! I LOVE their advice too! I love this one!
Thank you. I am always in awe of people who can stay married that long. They were so funny, and kind so we were glad to spend some time with them.
what a wonderful thing you ladies did. Its so great to hear when people have been married for so long and the secrets to their marriage success!
Yes, being married that long and not hating each other!! haha! lots of advice to be given.
You’re awesome girl! The other day I had a young man at my table pay for a WWII veterans meal and I thought it was just so sweet. The better part is always getting to tell people that their check has been taking care of and the smile that gets put on their face!
Thank you. That is awesome!! Being able to make someone’s day is the best feeling in the world. Totally worth it.
I love that you guys helped them celebrate!
Listening to and hearing about couples that have been married that long is so enjoyable to me. My husband and I have been married a little over 10 years and I feel like we can learn a lot from those older couples.
It was our pleasure. They were so sweet and open, seeming to take everything in stride.
LOVE this one! What a fun idea!!! 😀 So cool when you can connect with strangers like that. 🙂
It was such a cool experience. They were so sweet and kind, open to all ideas. Such an inspiration and how I hope to be at that age.
I love speaking with couples like that. My grandparents have been married for over 50 years, and they are such an inspiration!
It does give you hope that it can happen. So much knowledge and experience it is always nice to get their perspective and advice.