33 Years and We Never Dated! | How We Met (and Married)

Many have been asking for this story, and today I decided was the perfect time to share it. How Mr. Smith and I met, all those years ago.
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[@barbaracarlson1331]

My hubby and I had a romance through the mail! He was drafted into the Army and stationed in South Korea. We married shorty after his return. This brought back so many memories. We have celebrated 58 years of marriage this year

[@dancnluc1]

What a beautiful story! I love stories like that. My dad was from the South and stationed in PA in the Army. He ask my mom to marry him the first day he meet her. Less then a year they did marry. He passed away right before their 50th anniversary!

[@ronsroka6553]

I remember you and your wonderful family when you were stationed at Ft Bragg - many many years ago. We had some great times together. I still have a casserole carrier you made for me and I cherish it. We are now in our seventies and you still hold a special place in my heart. Blessings to all of you- Lorna

[@CosmopolitanCornbread]

Awww, thank you so much Lorna! It's funny, you actually came to mind not that long ago. I wondered how you were doing. I am touched that you still have the casserole carrier. ❤

[@ronsroka6553]

@@CosmopolitanCornbread Thank you- continue to be you

[@donnamullins2089]

What a leap of faith. Letters are powerful and the anticipation of a weekly or daily letter expressing ones private thoughts. Glad the right guy received your first note. Thanks for your story.

[@pattigsbh4392]

Very sweet story that debunks today's issues of living together to make sure you are compatible. Thank y'all for your service. I am a retired military wife married 40 years. God has blessed us greatly with grace to stay together through it all. Blessings to you both for more memorable time together until our time on earth is done❤🙏

[@sharonlatour6230]

So sweet! Thank you Constance. May you and Mr. Smith have many more blessed years together!

[@nancyumberger829]

What a wonderful story! Your grandchildren will treasure this one day!

[@juliabrown4072]

What a beautiful beginning! As a military family, I can identify with your story. We are 47 yrs. married. You are blessed!

[@donnac1902]

How sweet. Letter writing can be so romantic.

[@debramason6376]

So precious ❤❤ Happy 33 years together and so many more!!

[@kam2162]

What a wonderful story. Congratulations on 33 years!

[@NammaCathie]

A wonderful and Beautiful story. Reminds me a little of my grandparents story. They wrote many letters and only saw each other in person 3 times before they married. They had 6 children and married over 60 years. I don't recall exactly now. And my grandpa was 28 when they married and grandma was 17. ❤ I just love hearing love stories.

[@CosmopolitanCornbread]

That’s amazing!

[@sharonf8188]

This was so beautiful! From your grandparents to your grandkids and all the life and love between- wow💜

[@stephanienuce7711]

I got choked up watching this! So sweet! Thank you for sharing.

[@Sempersmom]

Constance, thank you so much for sharing your story! My husband and I also met in the Army, so as you spoke I was able to envision things just as they were. My husband was at ft, dix before getting stationed at ft. stewart, where we would meet and come together! I remember Sunday Chapel well! Loved your story and the photos! FYI we are now in our 60"s and retired.

[@peggetennant]

Thank you so much for sharing this. I cried and laughed. It is a beautiful story. Only God could have been the architect of it all.

[@beckybullock6420]

My husband and I had a short time of "dating" .... we met in February 1969, got married March 29, 1969 .... still together .... 😊❤ So good to hear your story ..❤

[@joellenbroetzmann9053]

What an amazing story! Both my husband and I were born in MN, but lived in WI. We have spent about 15 years time in AL and SC because he worked in tire manufacturing and the WI plant he worked at for over 20 years closed. Now retired and married 53 years in 2 weeks, we are back in WI where we can walk on water. I think our amazing Lord and Heavenly Father picked you both out to be together and you both heeded His direction for your life! My mom and gramdmas were also quilt makers. They were from dairy farm roots in Pierce County.

[@kittyrichards9915]

Michelin? Or BF Goodrich?

[@ericab.4501]

Beautiful story, beautiful family! Thank you for sharing.

[@krickette5569]

What a Lovely story! My hubby's grandparents married two weeks after they met. They had over 60 years together before she passed. My hubby and I knew on our first date that we had just met our future. Sometimes you just know.

[@fromsunrisetosunset1192]

How beautiful, sweet, innocent, precious, and God directed!! Kind of an old fashioned story of meeting, love, and marriage too! Thankyou so much for sharing your story with us! The letters from your grandmothers are such a treasure. I cherish all that I’ve kept of mine from my grandparents too. Much love! And God bless you!

[@mrs.c9174]

Love your grandma…”I made a matching baby quilt!” ❤ Beautiful love story! ❤

[@srt4gurl]

Awwwww... Sitting here watching you tell us your story.. and you can see how smitten you are with Mr.Smith.. the more were you talking about those note! You lit up!! Very cool of you to share your story with your subscribers! My Husband and I will be together for 34 years in August and married for 28 years and 2 adult kids later! I knew the moment I met him.. That he was going to be my hubby.. and i was 17 years old! He is my 1 and done!

[@davidmorgan2541]

Beautiful story Constance. You and your husband have been truly Blessed. I pray that y'all are continually Baruch. Shalom

[@jenniewolford1631]

Oh my, 1979, Navy basic, Orlando FL. Yes, church was an escape and a joy all in one. We could talk freely to our brother company only at that time. Such a wonderful memory ❤ oh my that pg 2 is important ❤

[@rikwen96]

Wow, what a beautiful story. I live in Georgia now, but in 1991, I was in Washington, DC working. And yes, I am about 20 miles from Dallas, Georgia, so I know exactly where you are talking about. I hope that you both continue this life's journey for many more years together. Thanks to both of you for your service.

[@jeanburgin160]

Such a lovely story of you and Mr. Smith meeting! So very precious and all the best to you both. All the best ... God Bless.

[@Aug-gk8gv]

Precious love story!! I thank you and Mr Smith for your service to our country!!

[@sharondoan1447]

What a lovely story. Being so young and stepping out into married life was quite brave of you both. I am so glad neither of you disappointed the other. Wishing you many more years of life together.

[@arlenemiller8766]

What a sweet story!!! Thanks for sharing!!! This fall will be our 40th anniversary. My husband lived in OH and I was from PA. We met in VA doing a term of VS at a nursing home. Yes we mailed lots of letters after our terms were up. That was before cell phones and emails. We did phone calls on some weekends. We got married a year after we met.

[@cindypelletier7023]

Thank you both for your service. What an amazing story. Thank you for sharing it.

[@teresawommack5148]

Love your love story. My husband went into the Marines the very same time yall did. He was in the Gulf War. He was also in the ground war. Eight Marines rolled up on a Company of 160 Iraq's. He's gunner's gun jammed up, (50 cal.) and he froze. So James,( my husband) ran across every one firing at each other and unjammed his gun. The 8 Marines took them all out. He was awarded the Bronze Star with a Combat V. My Father was a Colonel for 20 years.West Point He wrote all the new letters every week for many many years. You all, I'm sure read some of those. WOW small world. Big Hugs, enjoy your videos!

[@teresavannarsdall3406]

Wonderful video Constance!! Thank you for the sweet video! Beautiful family! Thank you both for your service!!!

[@sylviajones4907]

So precious! Love that your grandma got to see the mountains & the ocean.

[@auntdello5286]

Loved your story! Thank you so much for sharing it. Back in 1978, when I was in Marine Corp boot camp, I attended chapel for the same reason you did. Sadly there were no nice guys in attendance. I do remember gettling in a bit of a tussle with one of my squad mates on the way to chapel. My drill instructor was mortified at us, and we both paid dearly.

[@arvellataratuta2150]

That is a wonderful story. Thank you for sharing. My own story is different but also wonderful. We had 32 years of marriage when he suddenly had a brain aneurysm. It took me many years to come out of grief but even though I am now remarried, I will never forget our years together. Praise God for every day you have together. God Bless you both.

[@CosmopolitanCornbread]

I am sorry for your loss. I warms my heart though, to know that the memories you have are a blessing!

[@lindagraff4842]

This was a touching story, I could imagine how it went, this is so nice. Awe and you saved the letters, amazing.

[@wandakelly2173]

What a sweet life story. How blessed you are to have those letters. Thank you for sharing.

[@greenlady43]

My husband and I had our first date Memorial Day weekend. On the beach! Both of us were in the Navy. I had to leave because I pulled duty. I invited him to dinner…..we’ve been together for 50 years! Married in August and everyone said it wouldn’t last. My MIL called me ‘that woman’ for two or three months. We did become friends.

[@CosmopolitanCornbread]

I love it!

[@bobwilliams5506]

Thank you and your husband for your service to our once great country!! My Grandfather won the DSC with Valor in WWI while in the ARMY. My daughter was at Fort Gordon for her training. My son served 2 deployments in Afghanistan in the ARMY.

[@SugarcreekHomestead]

This is such a wonderful story, how God brought you together with one note! That is a teaching in itself!! Thank you and your husband for service to our country. So enjoyed your beautiful photos!!❤

[@iamtheirishgirl2]

I am very moved by your story. I can’t just yet pinpoint why it stirs my heart, but I’ll wait for the Lord to show me. Thank you for sharing .

[@loriemarshall3050]

I loved this! Thank you for sharing. Thank you and your husband for your service. So glad I found your channel. Your calm, and warmth come through your filming. Its natural, and I came across your head scarf video 1st. I've lost all my hair on top of my head, struggling to wear head scarfs. That's how I found you. God does lead us to where he knows we need to hear, listen, learn things from others through him. I caught myself smiling the whole way through this video. Sweet love filled story. Thank you Constance from Lorie in Indiana

[@nc8524]

Thanks for telling your story of how you two met. It's quite unique and it just made me giggle too! I mean...passing notes like school kids! Very sweet!

[@judylee3]

What a sweet story! Thank you for sharing your young love story with all of us! Time certainly does fly! Cheers to the next 33 years!! ❤🎊🥂

[@bcarol2484]

Absolutely ❤️❤️❤️ Your story. Mr Smiths sister as a child looks just like your granddaughter!!

[@monahardy978]

Loved this. What great photos and an awesome story❤ thank you for your service!!

[@barbmurphy8770]

Constance, I think that is the most romantic love story I have ever heard. You told your story so beautifully...you have a real knack.

[@CosmopolitanCornbread]

Thank you so much!😊

[@janne6957]

Your story reminds me that my husband and I met at the high school where we were both teachers. Trying to maintain our privacy, we dated out of town, and hardly ever spoke to each other at school, but we wrote notes and left them in our faculty mail boxes. I picked up his note every morning during "nutrition break" and at lunch periods. Before we let them in on our secret, our mutual students told us both we should be dating. We married the first summer, with some of our students in attendance, and it lasted 51 years until he passed away. Life has been good.

[@CosmopolitanCornbread]

What a beautiful story! ❤️

[@lindalial9062]

What a wonderful love story. Some things are just meant to be. Me being an avid quilter. I would love to see that quilt that your grandmother made. What a priceless gift. Maybe you could show it sometime. God bless you both. And I so enjoy everything you do. I don't miss a thing lol. What an interesting life our Lord has given you. And. I know He considers you a good and faithful servant. You take care of His land.... His creation.... His animals.... and preach His word. You are a blessing Miss Constance. Love you. And may the Lord give you all the desires of your heart. Linda from Rhode Island

[@gaynellhilton3004]

My husband was also stationed at Fort Eustis back in the early 90's. Thank you both for your service. What a beautiful story, thanks for sharing.

[@KnowInsanity]

What a sweet story! Thanks for sharing!! I love that grandma made a matching baby blanket! She was also prepping! LOL I made quilts for my babies while pregnant and I also made them for my grandbabies🥰

[@copperpenny0209]

That's a sweet and heartwarming story.

[@rebel0905]

This... made me cry! What a Beautiful Story, Thanks for sharing!

[@ms.tep_]

March 10th is mine and my husband's Anniversary. So cool!! 🥰 God Bless you both! 🙏

[@mary1494]

Thank you both for your valor and service to our country..much respect. Loved the story of y'all's journey. 👏👍🙏❤️

[@mitzideluca6427]

I watched the whole video as I always do, but I had to pause a couple times because you had me crying so much. What a complete leap of Faith you and Mr Smith took,.knowing it truly was faith that this was what was right and true. One of the most beautiful live stories I think I will ever hear in my life. God bless both of you for your faith, for your service to our country and for sharing of with all of us.❤

[@rogerokelley]

What a wonderful story for this first time subscriber to see. Army Veteran here too. 1984 to 1988. Ft McClellan Basic Training. Then Germany. Hohenfels , Grafenwöhr, Kaiserslautern. Had the time of my life. Our chapel in Basic was NO females. No where. lol 😂. Thank you for your service. God Bless 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@Dindasayswhynot]

When this video came out I was all but delirious with a whole bunch of things gone wrong and converging at one point in time snd space. What a fun and sweet way to spend some time in the wee hours when I am awake and alert after I finally "woke up". Your dress was perfect. I smiled all the way through. If only people would focus on loving each other sweetly, how life would change. Don't forget to repost this for Valentines Day. 💖

[@melindamckenry6368]

Thank you for sharing your story, and it's a beautiful story. Thank you for both for your service. Loved the "letters under a wall" and the stories of your grandmas.

[@carolsferra3582]

Oh that is so sweet. Thanks for sharing!!!!! I love hearing peoples stories!!!!!

[@tammyr2966]

Thank you for sharing your sweet story! God knew what he was doing, bringing you two together! You have such a beautiful family! Loved seeing all those beautiful photos!

[@carolyn6290]

Awww, such a sweet, romantic story. Thanks for sharing it with us today. This was one of my favorite chats!

[@tinatippin5705]

Precious story, Constance. Thank you for sharing it with us. Congratulations!

[@BrattyPatriot]

A very precious story indeed. Pretty sad for the kids of today looking for that person they can spend their life with, a world of difference from your story. Thks for sharing.

[@sharonhuelsman]

Thank you for sharing your story Constance! Mr. Smith was smitten from the start. You can see it in how he looks at you in the pictures. My husband and I had a quick wedding in 1991 as well, after he returned home from serving in Kuwait during Desert Storm! We communicated by letters and middle of the night (for me) phone calls once a month! God Bless you both!

[@CosmopolitanCornbread]

People nowadays are shocked when I tell them we got ONE phone call a month when he was gone. They can't imagine. But then of course in the more recent deployments, where we had the ability to video chat nearly every day, it was almost like he wasn't even gone. Almost.

[@sandyoklahomatransient8557]

Constance, thank you for sharing your beautiful love story. I enjoyed listening to you tell your story on how you met. The good Lord brought you both together that day. A little note with a question, led to days of letters, and becoming best friends in love. ❤ Happy 33 years!

[@deewinston5651]

Thank you Constance for sharing y’all’s love story with us. Also, thank you both for your service for our Country. May the Lord bless you both with many more years.❤️✝️🙏🇺🇸

[@TheSanderson1962]

After graduating from Nursing school in 1982, I married my sweetheart and we both joined the Army. Basic was at Ft. Jackson, SC, AIT and duty station was Ft. Same Houston, TX. I had my only child there and 19 years later, he joined the Army and served two tours in Afghanistan.

[@meripederson8379]

Thank you for sharing the joys of your life. Thank you for your service. I met my husband in the Air Force. Shabbat Shalom sister.

[@sandyhusereaux5285]

So glad you shared your story! Love it! Above all, you were in your garden when you shared!

[@eppiedoodle9423]

Constance, what a beautiful story! Thank you for sharing it. ❤

[@missourigirl4101]

Oh Constance that is such a sweet story and how your face lights up when you tell it. What wonderful memories. I’m so happy you found each other. It’s obvious it’s Gods plan all along.

[@beth.marie.1]

Such a sweet and beautiful story to brighten our day. I know that the Lord must be smiling!

[@janetgrooms]

Thanks so much for sharing your story it was soooo heart touching I cried when you spoke of your grandmother In Wisconsin ❤

[@debbiehs390]

Beautiful story! Beautiful family!

[@berlinmiller4617]

I love this story, your history! Thank you both for your service, and for sharing this with us💕💐🇺🇲

[@Westiegal]

What a Beautiful story and life. May God Bless you both with many more years together. Thank you both for your service. 🙏🏻

[@Kathryn_M]

I love this story. I remember you telling it back when we were all at Bragg. So fun to see the path lifw has taken for you. ❤

[@MaryBornforHealth]

What a wonderful, sweet story. I absolutely loved hearing it!

[@debidubay2838]

What a lovely love story. Thank you so much for sharing it with us. (And thank you and Mr. Smith for your service.)

[@tiggerhaynes]

Constance, you are such a beautiful story teller. Thank you so much for sharing. Pam/Florida

[@mickeyjones2874]

What a true love story! I so enjoyed it and found myself with a huge smile and I could feel the tears of joy in my eyes!

[@maritzamaldonado4783]

What a beautiful story, thanks for sharing, and thanks for your service! I enjoy your videos from Southern California❤

[@robinbutler7863]

This is such a sweet story, thank you both so so much for your service, you’re so appreciated.

[@Nenelovesyou2023]

Thank you both for your service.

[@danabogle829]

Enjoyed your love story. It’s so good to hear of couples making it into the long haul

[@sharonarrendale8418]

Such a beautiful story. Congratulations on your life.

[@thestickerfarm1254]

Such a beautiful story, nice fresh breath of air from the world mess. Loved the pictures. August 1st is our 65th anniversary, we met on a blind date, everyone said “won’t last” too. HaHa❤

[@debbiesykes5491]

Wow what a great beginning and a great life story so happy to hear your adventureous marriage and still having those adventures!!

[@grapetomatogirl2141]

What a sweet and lovely story ✨ Thank you both for your service~ Be well, stay kind and blessings to all✨

[@maryloublouse8578]

Such a sweet sweet story !!! Thanks for telling it. Love your channel !! God bless from Montana

[@melodeeplath8002]

Wow... Great story of your relationship ❤ All the best to you and the family,Constance. 😊

[@lindafoster9009]

Precious story ❤️ Thank you for sharing.

[@happybleats]

Awe..such a beautiful story and amazing memories!!

[@lorrainemcgeough9596]

Such a wonderful love story. Thank you for sharing such a personal part of your lives.

[@w.a.stewart3191]

Congratulations on your Anniversary.

[@mehtarelingolien]

Loved the telling about the meetcute and the wedding!

[@lindahime5628]

I think its cool that you go to Fort Smith to buy groceries... i lived there for over 20 years.. and before that in the Greenwood, Mansfield area... i miss home..

[@apriloverstreet2174]

Thank you for sharing. I love How We Met stories.

[@darleneking101]

What an amazing story, thanks for sharing!