America's longest married couple!

I came across this beautiful story in the New York daily news. John (102) and Ann (98) Betar got married on the 25th of November, 1932. They have 5 kids together, 14 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.

Last year, John opened up to ABC News on his special mantra for a successful long-lasting romance. He says ''Don't hold a grudge. Forgive each other. Live accordingly''.
Ann added that ''It is unconditional love and understanding. We have had that. We consider it a blessing''.

 

I think it's really sweet. Just goes to show that unconditional love and understanding go a long way. Through the good times and the bad times, this is what would truly sustain a marriage.

Happy 81st anniversary to America's longest married couple!

A few words from Heather Lindsey

Heather Lindsey is one blogger/writer that truly inspires me. She is also the Founder of The Pinky Promise, an organisation that promotes honouring God with your life and body whether single or married. You can read more from her over here; http://heatherllindsey.com/

In case you didn't get that, she says;

''Your husband should change more than your last name. The Bible says in Ephesians 5 that he should present you without spot or wrinkle & wash you with the water of the Word. So, step 1: Does your boyfriend know the Bible? Can he teach you? How can he wash you with something he doesn't understand? That man should go into your heart & change the hurt & bitterness from your past & be a part of your healing. He should change a negative outlook on 'men'. He should change an entire generation of your seed because he's such an amazing Father. So, before the ring.. what is he changing? The proof should be in the pudding before ''I do''. - @HEATHERLLOVE ''





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Joke of the day

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Never rush...timing is everything.

When things go bad, especially with regards to relationships, it is so easy to fall into the trap of looking for a quick fix. To make the hurt go away, you want something or someone to suddenly jump into the picture and make you feel loved and desirable once again. This should never be the case. And then you find yourself in yet another 'ugly' relationship again. And the cycle continues.

A new relationship or a quick fix never really solves the problem. Well it might ease the pain for a minute but you'll end up back at square one again. You need to go back to the drawing board and figure out what it is that went wrong the first time. Once you are able to work this out, only then can you be successful in subsequent ones.

Timing is everything. Patience is truly a virtue. God is never too late and never too early either. He knows what you need and just when you need it. Do not be in such a hurry that you end up overriding God's plans for your life. There is a reason why He is making you wait, you may not see it now but surely, it would manifest later.

Solomon says in Song of Songs 2:7;

 

'' I adjure you, O Daughters of Jerusalem, by the Gazelles or the Does of the field, that you not stir up or awaken love until it pleases''

 

 

 



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Rest In Peace Paul Walker

The ''Fast and Furious'' star died in a car crash over the weekend. He was only 40 years old. Such a good-looking man. May his gentle soul R.I.P

 

Paul Walker

September 12, 1973- November 30, 2013

 

 

 

 

 

Dr Olukoya on Marriage

Dr Olukoya is the General Overseer of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries. I have listened to a few of his teachings online and here are a few things he has to say on marriage;


1. The next worse thing outside of hell fire is a bad marriage.
2. The choice of who you marry determines the course of your life.
3. Marriages are made in Heaven and not on Earth. If you want a good marriage, you need to connect to Heaven.
4. They say that love is blind but marriage opens eyes.
5. A wedding cake is the only cake that can give you indigestion for the rest of your life.
6. It is better for people to laugh at you for marrying late than for you to be unable to laugh after you are married.
7. A marriage can be a holy wedlock or an unholy deadlock.
8. Marriage can be a wedlock or a padlock.
9. To marry for beauty or handsomeness is like buying a house because of the paint. The paint eventually wears off.
10. A successful marriage is always a triangle; the Man, the Woman and God on top.
11. A child of God who marries a child of the devil will have serious problems with the father-in-law; the devil.
12. After the wedding, it is too late for regret.
13. A good wife or a good husband is God smiling down at you from Heaven.
14. Many so called engagements are actually ''encagements''.


I agree with everything he has said. Some of it is funny but also quite true. Let me know what you think; what are your thoughts?



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Current Cravings...*sigh*

Okay Christmas is around the corner, here are a few things from my Christmas wish list. Santa baby please be good to me...*winks*

1. The Celine luggage mini in calfskin, satin white. (SOURCE;www.celine.com)

I realised recently that I actually do not own a white bag. I'm a huge bag freak. I mean for clothes, I'd wear the regular high street brands like Zara, Primark, H&M and so on, but when it comes to my bags, I can go all out. I think the closest I have to white is my Louis Vuitton Speedy 30 in a sort of off white/creamish colour.

2. Blackberry Q10 in white.

Isn't it pretty? I don't even need to say too much about this. Currently using a white Bold 6 at the moment, I usually love my phones in white or silverish grey (is that even a colour?). I've never been too keen on touch screen phones because frankly, they frustrate the hell out of me when trying to chat. Too.Freaking.Sensitive.  How do people even chat on BBM using a touch screen phone? lol, so yes I just really love everything about this phone. Super Duper Cute!



Ah well, only two items on my Christmas wish list, not too greedy right? lol. God has blessed me over and beyond more than I could ever think or imagine. When we think we don't have much, we should always remember that so many other people in this world would kill to have even half of what we have. As Christmas draws nearer, let's not forget the real reason for the season; Jesus Christ.


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Happy Thanksgiving y'all....

It's Thanksgiving yet again and there's always and I mean ALWAYS something to be thankful for. Here's wishing everyone a fabulous Thanksgiving and hoping all your dreams and wishes come true. Go easy on the Turkey now...hehe...

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Love...true love...

Love is patient and kind
Love does not envy or boast
It is not arrogant or rude
It does not insist on its own way
It is not irritable or resentful
It does not rejoice at wrongdoing
But rejoices with the truth
Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things
Love never ends
1st Corinthians 13:4-8

I believe that if a man truly loves you then he should love you flaws and all. That kind of love is very rare but it does exist. It reminds me of the biblical kind of love described in 1st Corinthians. It is a selfless unconditional kind of love, the kind of love that Christ has for the Church.

People would always claim to love you, like you and even want to move heaven and earth just to be with you but I have come to learn that it is all just talk and that, actions do speak louder than words. True love is a verb. I have also come to learn that the ones who truly deserve you are the ones that can tolerate you when you're at your worst. Flaws and all. I guess all I'm trying to say is...everyone comes with baggage but find someone who loves you enough to help you unpack.

Life. . .it.goes.on

Took me a while, but I'm finally here....

Thankful for life
Thankful for answered prayers
Thankful for love
Thankful to God
Everything seems to be falling into place...in every area
Truly blessed


Thankful always


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