It was 43 years ago today that I said “I do” to my wonderful husband Tom and thus began my lifelong challenge called Marriage.
I’m taking a break from the Quick Start Challenge today in order to celebrate my 43rd wedding anniversary. It really does seem like yesterday that I walked down the isle at St. Ann’s Church. We took our vows to love each other, for better for worse, till death due us part. We actually surprised the Priest in that we each added a special part to our vows–“with truth as our foundation.” That has probably been part of the glue that has kept us together all these years.
The challenge of marriage is not easy. There is a lot of give and take. There’s many issues to deal with… money, working too many hours, tired of same old food, raising children, dealing with pets, dealing with in laws, where and when are we ever going on vacation, cars breaking down, moving from one place to another, health issues, and on, and on… it goes.
In spite of all the challenges in marriage, you have the joys to celebrate… your first home together, college graduation, job promotions, birth of first child, birth of second child, the trip to the Canary Islands, family gatherings, daughter getting married, the birth of first grandchild, birth of second grandchild, our first cruise, praying together, and on, and on… it goes.
Our marriage has not been perfect but we have always been truthful and worked things out. We honestly can not read each other’s mind so open communication has been key.
Now let me ask you, isn’t that the same when you own your own business? Things are not going to be perfect but if you are honest and communicate with your customers, they will get to know, like and trust you!
43rd Anniversary
Dinner at Chef John’s
By the way, dinner at Chef John’s was delicious! The waitress was kind enough to take our picture since the selfie did not come out too good! We haven’t aged a bit! LOL!!!
Thank you God for my wonderful husband and for the opportunity to help people with my online business…”Barb’s Challenge.” May all my customers get to know, like and trust me just as my husband has over the last 43 years!
Congratulations Barb and Tom.
What a wonderful 43 years you both have to look back on. I’ll bet if each of you wrote down the most memorable moments of those years, you would be surprised how much your lists have in common and also surprised at how many differences there would be.
Shireen and I are only at 41 years (just behind you), but we also know that you constantly have to work at your marriage to make your marriage work.
Congratulations to you both, and go forward with joy and thanksgiving in each other.
Oops, just corrected my website address.
Fernando Bonegio would like you to read…The Quick Start Challenge – The Extra Mile
Enjoyed your post on going the Extra Mile, especially your last comment… “I have also done enough more to totally own the result”
Hey Fernando…that’s a great idea to write down your memorable moments and compare…will add it to our TO DO list! You and Shireen know the challenge that I spoke about! Congrats to you and may God continue to bless our marriages, our Quick Start Challenge and our business!
Congratulations! In today’s world that is one amazing achievement. Staying together for so long. If you can overcome the trials and tribulations of marriage you can do anything!
Chava would like you to read…Stepping Out Of The Comfort Zone
Thanks for comment Chava! That’s why I decided to compare it to business 🙂 I loved your posting about Stepping Out of the Comfort Zone! So True.
Hi, its Steven here from QSC,
Happy 43rd wedding anniversary. Not a lot of couple make it that far. Cheers!
Steven Brough would like you to read…My Quick Start Challenge Video
Hi Steven, thanks for the good wishes! I agree that it seems so many marriages fail and so many couples don’t even get married any more! I think it has been well worth it! Just like the QSC…definitely worth it! I liked your video…very natural. Good luck with the challenge and your business!
Congrats on 43 years of marriage. Having someone to share your life with is one of the great blessing we have in life. It is always wonderful to hear of couples such as yourself that have stood the test of time and held on to each other.Keeping your vows to love each other no matter what life throws at you. Thanks for sharing such an inspirational and personal part of you life.
Christopher Thompson would like you to read…Building An Email List
Thanks for your kind comments Christopher! I see from your About page that you have been blessed with 21 years of marriage to Mechelle and have 4 daughters! Congratulations to you too my friend! I also checked out your post Building an Email List as well as the rest of your site. I really like the format and the clean look…which I made a comment on your site. Continued success to you and may God bless all of us in the challenge. This has been a great program for me 🙂
Hey Barbara, another great post!
I had my own marriage challenge 5 years back too…and can relate to all your ups and downs… may God continue to bless you, your family and your online business journey… 🙂
phoebe would like you to read…My Recent Experience on Affiliate Marketing
Hey there Phoebe…glad you liked this post. I think it will be good to bring out some of our personal life so people can get to know, like and trust us… similar to what you did in your Affiliate Marketing Post. I pray for God’s blessings on your and your family as well as your business!
Hello Phoebe…thanks for your comments on my marriage challenge post. I think it’s a good idea to post some personal information so people can get to know, like and trust us! So I like your personal beginning to your posting on Affiliate Marketing since it has personal information. I pray God’s blessings for you, your family and your business too!