When 2 people love deeply, they stoke each others fires
2nd honeymoon. By the time this picture was taken we were 9 years into adventuring life together. We were already learning how to stoke each others fires. We had survived my cliff diving, several wilderness adventures, 3 children (almost losing one twice), having money, being downsized, broke, and already on my 4th career. Standing at 12,000 feet and still kind of wet from whitewater rafting earlier, we stopped for a picture.
35 years later (after picture) we haven’t caught our breath yet as we are stoked. Our coal beds run deep. Man, I would love to make it another 44 years with this gal.
Psst…A hint on love advice from a couple with no bad years…(1) It really doesn’t work to stoke your own fire. (2) Read 1 Corinthians 13 4-7 on love.
Gary
Those who know us well, know that our anniversary isn’t till opening day of spring fishing season (another topic on decision making) but I thought this was a great way to start off our year because we live quite fearlessly and will continue to adventure in all aspects of life possible. 44 years might be well into eternity the ultimate adventure.
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Where did you find her, lucky guy.
jdb
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John. We met at Oak Hills Christian College. dated after that and married while at Crown College. I packed 4 years into 6 for a degree.
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Your last line was perfect.
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Thanks, It sure boils down to the basics of how God created us.
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I love this. Especially the parting advice. Happy almost anniversary! ❤️
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Thank You Laurette, I’m almost celebrating as well.
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Is that an original Fultz quote—love means stoking each other’s fires? It’s a good one!
It makes sense that stoking one’s own fire 🔥 would be difficult.
Happy Anniversary!
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It is an original quote David. Maybe. Being there is nothing new under the sun I wouldn’t be surprised if people have said it down through the ages while sitting around the fire.
Thanks
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Congrats on 44 years! What a testimony =)
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Thank You Jennifer. as far as glowing reports go, All of our years have shined but some years are much brighter than others.
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Happy anniversary
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Thanks Rocky, We are happy no matter how hard life can get.
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Good advice brother.
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It’s worked for us Ron.
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Happy Anniversary to you both!
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Thanks Ron
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THIS IS GREAT. Thanks Gary.
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Thank You R J
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This particular blessing is one I never experienced in a lifetime. But I am so honored to rejoice in your rejoicing.
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I am honored as well in your rejoicing GW
We have had an enormous amount of tragedy and blessings in life. 3 strands are not broken.
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Happy Anniversary!
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Thanks Jim. It will be good!
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God bless
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So beautiful!
Happy Anniversary to you both.
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Thank you very Much Crissy. Sometimes memory lane is really good. Real time is different than memory time.
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We live in a fallen world after all and Cinderella is not a real story 😉
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Aww. This is so lovely. I love love that tarries and grounded on Abba’s love. 😊
And the end notes you shared is key!.
Happy Anniversary to you both. 😊
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Thank You so much. We know how the odds are stacked against a thriving marriage. 8 out of 10 remain together with a handicapped child. It takes 2 + God as leader
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Absolutely. God in the home, makes the difference. 💯
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Great love advice, great testimony. ❤😊
Happy anniversary!
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Thanks Kathy. It will be a happy one. Enjoying a little togetherness in a snow storm for the next day and a half now
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Awe, nice tribute to your life with your sweetheart. Memory-building. God’s grip – Alan
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Thanks Alan. Yes, stacks of memories altho my wifes are more organized.
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Blessings and many, many more years for you both!
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Thank You so much Stephanie. We take nothing for granted but enjoy each day God gives us.
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Great advice for the younger generations and those early in their marriage.
It is always a blessing to hear stories of long-lasting marriages still thriving into the latter years of life. Congratulations!
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Thanks Manette. We have taken some young couples under our wings so to speak. It truely is a great adventure to be lived daily till the Lord calls one and then both of us home. Be it long or short we can make it sweet knowing sweets don’t last forever in this life but it’s a great set-up for eternity.
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That is true beauty–genuine love.
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I so loved this post! The picture of the two of you on the venture of your whitewater rafting trip is wonderful. Life is good, and God is good. Marriage is indeed a blessing when two souls love and care deeply for one another. Like that rafting trip, it is a grand adventure…Wishing you many joys in this coming year!
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Thank You Linda. We love adventuring as well as the adventure of each other…our walk with God has been the foundation and greatest adventure of all
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Your walk with God shines through in your posts…thank you for sharing the journey!
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That’s quite a compliment Linda, Thank You
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really like your work
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Thank You, that means a lot. May our words bring the peace of Christ into peoples hearts in these turbulent times
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Yes so needed
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Lovely. ❤
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TThanks Anna
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Really enjoyed reading this . the Lord continue to bless you both abundantly 🙂
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Thanks Jennifer, God has blessed us in many creative ways. quite an adventure so far that’s for sure.
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Amen to that 🙂
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Gary, Even though I’m bring up the rear commenting on a January post, it’s never too late to read about a well-stoked “fire”! What a beautiful love letter to your Beloved❤️
Deb
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Thanks Deb. 44 years of adventure, rough and calm waters in the sailing. done together walking with Jesus.
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