Do You Think He Has a Blessed Life?

[@winpowell1024]

Mark, this interview had slipped by me for two months. Eric was an enlightening, perceptive, and entertaining interview. The thoughts and beliefs that he and I share just added to his interesting history. In a sense, he gave your fantastic interviewing skills a rest because of his thoroughness and continuity in storytelling. A VERY good conversation.

[@everymanhasastory]

Thank you 😊 Your opinion means a lot to me

[@zeendrom]

I love this interview.

[@ericpohl2512]

Thank you so much. Merry Christmas 🎄 😊❤

[@Corolla97ww]

Lovely man. That was a good conversation.

[@ericpohl2512]

Thank you. God Bless

[@SunFlower-io8xb]

Eric is a great guy, we attended the same church and when he closed his shoe store we got one of his stools you sit on to assist people with trying shoes on! Think of you often. Bruce & Loretta

[@ericpohl2512]

Thank you Loretta and Bruce. I enjoyed our chat the other night.

[@Corolla97ww]

Nice that you guys are still in contact.

[@ericpohl2512]

Oh, yes I am still and continue to be in contact with all my friends in my Church and Scripture study groups from America. They are the ones who truly supported me on my recovery from the most difficult time of my life. We email and talk regularly.

[@arielbrea1899]

Exelente entrevista Mark, Dios Te Bendiga

[@HairyPixels]

My dad got drafted for Vietnam but the war ended before he was deployed. Praise god.

[@tysoy]

Amazing Man who is God fearing❤ God bless you Eric & your family.

[@anneofgreengables1619]

Excellent interview ~ lovely man.

[@jimtwotowns931]

With Jesus Christ on his side, This man is winning the life's battle

[@kbentch]

Great interview! Thanks for doing these! You are an example of how to be a kind man.

[@ericpohl2512]

Thank you.

[@DavidLee-be4oz]

2008...lost my business and my 2 houses...everything else followed. Lol! Humbling...

[@oscieestanislao5840]

" God always works in a mysterious way." What a wonderful story to listen. A totally opposite man that came to our country that youve been interviewing. Usually a middle aged man looking for a younger woman and this good looking 69 years old marrying a 72 years old woman.

[@ericpohl2512]

I would love to do that. Might take some convincing for Lulu.

[@HermanFickewirth]

One of the best interviews ever Mark! His comments about the Phil. being a culture that affirms life, versus America's culture of death was spot-on.! Very encouraging!

[@RetireandGo]

I found that point to be spot on. I feel it every time I return to the US Just not a positive environment

[@ericpohl2512]

Thank you, Herman. Merry Christmas.

[@ericpohl2512]

Jack, With all do respect this was just an opinion of mine one one disturbing trend in American society. Again just my view. Mark and I both love the US and I have been a taken part the the democratic process by voting all my life. The dialogue of two men and their concerns and hoping for better society. I did not check my freedom of speech upon choosing to live in the Philippines. Yes, it is the greatest system humanity has ever had, but if we are critical about things we still needed to change we would not be doing our society the good service. Martin Luther King, while pointing out the problems and unfairness in the American system was not bashing America. He was trying to make a better country for all of us, and to live up to the ideals of justice and freedom for all. He made us all better by making us look in the mirror and making changes to make it a better country and more just for everyone.

[@alicezamora7308]

What a great interview this was! So very, very interesting!!!

[@martinsmith6971]

This guy is great. I admire his independence and willingness to take a chance.. this guy has guts. Bless him and new wife Marty

[@ericpohl2512]

Indeed I am on God’s side and Blessed by His Grace which sustains me and my wife and our relationship.

[@brianmac3768]

He’s right about the media portraying men as stupid. I started noticing it in the mid 80’s and it’s continued ever since.

[@fredvanarnam6080]

Mark, another great interview.. This is a man's man, anyone that will admit that there is a God in their life and they can feel that Go is directing them is a very strong person with confidence in their own abilities, with the help of God. I have a sister in law in her 60's still looking for love in her life. I can give you a dozen cases of where God has made his presents known to my Philippino wife and I. To all those persons who found love and contentment in the Philippines thank God he moved heaven and earth to get you together with a careing person. Great interview.

[@ericpohl2512]

Thank you Jim indeed, he is at my side leading me in the front and has my back. God Bless

[@traveltime2375]

Great video! He led a very interesting life. He sounds very happy with his wife good luck to them both!

[@peterjacobus7578]

Such a nice, sincere person Eric is. He deserves a happy, peaceful retirement Life.. Enjoyed listening and watching your interview Mark. Great Video 👍

[@midlifewanderings]

Good interview, Mark. I miss the Philippines more and more just listening to interviews like this.

[@ericpohl2512]

Thank you, Bob. You are spot on about integrity in people. Merry Christmas. God bless.

[@Wannabefriends598]

This is a beautiful story! Great job!

[@everymanhasastory]

Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@unclerob617]

Great video Mark! Wow just get him started and he ran right through his life on cruise control. Piece of cake to make that one! You guys are just a couple of years older than me so I can relate to everything he was talking about.

[@everymanhasastory]

Glad you enjoyed it 😊 Thank you for watching ☺️

[@ericpohl2512]

Thanks Bob. Appreciate your comments.

[@kimonharamis7812]

It’s so cool that he is dating someone his age. Super sincere gentleman.

[@marfethecatholic2217]

Yeah, here in Canada, it is horrible to have this medically assisted suicide.

[@ericpohl2512]

Thank you so much. And may Bless you as well This Christmas and always!😊

[@ericpohl2512]

Yes, thank you for noticing Lulu and I wear the same matching crucifix Dailey. God bless and merry Christmas

[@ericpohl2512]

Indeed, God did Fred. Amazing. I went on one date 10 years after my divorce and it was 9000 miles to meet and Mary Lulu in the Philippines in 2022. Each day I see her face in the morning. I thank God. God bless and merry Christmas

[@ericpohl2512]

Amen!

[@jlmarc01]

What a blessed man. Very inspiring

[@ericpohl2512]

Yes, MARK did another ace job. They used to talk to him and have a nice conversation as an old friend, but only knowing him for 10 minutes.

[@Oissst2012]

Awesome conversation and Interview. 👌👍

[@allenlawson5513]

Never thought about how life changed in the early 90’s. Like he said, married with children was prime example.

[@Sarge57]

Seems like a nice guy, I just wonder how he got married in the Philippines in just a few days after arrival. There is a 30 day waiting period and also a class to attend. Maybe he was just married by the church which is fine also. I got married in March this year and it took about 3 months. I had most of the documents needed prior to applying for the license. Best of luck to him and his wife.

[@ericpohl2512]

By the church. Trying to keep it simple at our age.

[@everymanhasastory]

They married themselves in a church. Probably not legal

[@Sarge57]

Being married in the church in God's presence is awesome!

[@ezfun4u22]

So so true about the Simpsons. Actually maybe it started with "Roseanne"

[@darylmiller8911]

Very nice story. I have admire his will to push in all his chips on new love.

[@richardcournoyer1473]

You made it ! nice job sir !

[@ericpohl2512]

Thank you Alice. Merry Christmas and God Bless

[@antoniochevalier797]

Best interview you ever did, Mark. The financial part leading to and after 2008 is so relevant and truthful. I never heard this spoken before with few exceptions. The Truth about the Family etc. Beautiful. I wish this man the best. So many of us lived through that horrific Depression

[@JosefLA-gt9ut]

Great Video…..🙏🙏😎…..GodBless….

[@PHOTO-AESTHETICS]

It's refreshong to hear someone not looking for a very young woman ,like most foreigners.

[@mojolivinginthephilippines3503]

Interesting interview one of the best best shoes 👞 I’m ever had were Clark . Good luck for the future . Yes you both right we had the best life growing up in the 50/60 70 etc . And thankfully in the Philippines 35:07 you have that life back again .

[@ericpohl2512]

Thank you so much for your kind comment. God bless and merry Christmas.

[@ericpohl2512]

Thank you Richard and a beautiful, soft landing. It was in Dumaguete. God bless and have a merry Christmas and a blessed new year

[@daddybob6096]

You guys are 14 years younger than me Mark and Eric. I have great respect and a liking for Americans of which i have several friends i met on Cebu, mostly Military Veterans like myself. Eric impresses me with his matter of fact honesty, a trait i admire in people. The types i find it hard to tolerate are bully's and liars, the latter who usually slip up later and get caught out for what they really are. And i met a lot in the Philippines. Expats i mean. God bless Eric and you too Mark and Jen. Lina and i will be back permanently in 2 years from now. Bob. NZ.

[@everymanhasastory]

Thank you for watching and for taking the time to comment 😀

[@EdwinCV-dh8qc]

Mark,you aced another one thank you.

[@everymanhasastory]

Thanks again!

[@ima4ster]

Fascinating interview. Mark, stick close to this guy. He's a winner.

[@ericpohl2512]

Thank you Josef. God bless and merry Christmas

[@philipcooper3330]

Outstanding outlook from this gentleman. Great interview. I could listen to his stories all day. Good job Mark!

[@everymanhasastory]

Thank you so much. Your comment made my day

[@philipcooper3330]

@@everymanhasastory not a problem Mark, my pleasure. I still enjoy catching your interviews. Good luck with the baby, its been awhile since we’ve chatted.

[@ericpohl2512]

Thank you Phil.

[@imveryhungry112]

He's good person and has lots of wisdom I like him

[@brianleonard6885]

congratulations

[@kennethclaar922]

What a humble guy .

[@jameshaynes6992]

Today, I imagined (LOA) Mark interviewing me and asking why I came to the Philippines and how I was able to do it ($). Let’s see what happens..

[@everymanhasastory]

Make it happen. I'm always interested in meeting my subscribers

[@stevephillips-gw5wl]

Love this guy,

[@ericpohl2512]

Thank you Steve.

[@marierocher4422]

Great interview. Religion plays a dominant role in the Philippines. Family Values is very important in the Philippine Culture. . When foreigners complaint about families active role to their wives role is difficult. This can be solve with being open but foreigners entering another Culture and demand is very problematic. Mostly Americans want their wives detached from the families. It’s extremely difficult for a wife as after religion it’s the families that molded her personality. Majority of Filipinos abroad wants to go home upon retirement. Elderly’s here are important humans who molded the family values and the Gratitude/ Respect/ Values goes along with it. Families have a heavy responsibility towards the elderly taking care of them from eldest to the young age families has to,look/ care for the elderly family. The reason the Government have given too many privileges to the elderly, their last moment on earth. It’s sad in America family values disappeared and taken over by the Wall Street and “Corporate America” took over the government the time of Reaganomic. Great interview. Thanks in sharing.

[@akololomo4021]

Great interview 👍 mark

[@jamestodd1419]

Hi Mark. You have a truly fascinating and far-ranging interview with Eric. God bless him and his wife, and may they have a long, happy life together. As an American expat with a deep faith in God living in Davao with my fabulous Filipina wife whose faith is equally deep and essential, I enjoyed hearing from Eric because of his deep faith too. I could comment on many things in the conversation, but let me note something about your title for the conversation--"God is on His Side!" During the Civil War, both the Union and the Confederacy claimed God was on their side. However, President Abraham Lincoln had a different view. He said, "It's not a matter of whose side God is on. Rather, what's important is whether you are on God's side." Think about it with Eric. I think it would be better to say that Eric is on God's side. Thanks for a great discussion.

[@ericpohl2512]

James you are spot on. God gives us a choice to choose Him, “and as for my family (Lulu and I) we chose to serve the Lord” thank for that clarification in your comment.

[@jamestodd1419]

Eric, I am glad you heard what I was saying and what Lincoln meant. You are right on target. Again, God bless you and Lulu. You chose the right quote from Joshua. God is our choice too.@@ericpohl2512

[@ericpohl2512]

Thank for your comments. You ever in Dumaguete look us up. We just put a contract on a home here. And guess who chose it? Lulu felt it when we entered His home for us. 🙏 more prayers answered in that choice.

[@jamestodd1419]

I agree with you Robert that Erick and Lulu are a blessing. Also, Lincoln was correct during the Civil War when both sides were claiming God was on their side. People too often want to claim God's backing, especially in war or conflict. We humans keep getting things backward. How we say things and what we say are so important. @@RobertStern-k4t

[@ralphreedy690]

Great interview with a great person.

[@ericpohl2512]

Very kind of you to say Ralph. God Bless and Merry 🎄 👩‍❤️‍👨❤️

[@jashbaug]

In the USA the hospital or hospice preform end of life services vs long term care.

[@leroyybrown]

What an interesting theory that Homer Simpson was the catalyst for societal decline in America and the West.

[@TheOriginalNiceGuy]

Yes. I’ve often spoken about this. Although it started much earlier than that. I Remember as a kid in the 80s all these shows like “who’s the boss” and others were the male characters were buffoons, and the women were shown in a favorable light as being reasonable and having careers etc.

[@ericpohl2512]

Your spot on is started even earlier than I had realized. God bless and merry Christmas

[@leroyybrown]

@@TheOriginalNiceGuy Family Guy, American Dad, Married with children

[@mmchannel8056]

He is catholic. he is a good guy.

[@brucejones8047]

Kids staying until 25? I wish. How about until 40? 45? Yep. Wish they’d get married and fly away. No such luck.😩

[@ericpohl2512]

The age you state is current and completely spot in. I was referring to my generation raised in the 60’s

[@tyronmoore2534]

They have toy r us here in philippines

[@jonbrillo5701]

Healthcare ? Which one is more cost effective to maintain ? A live body or a dead one ?

[@davidwalden2887]

But was he on God's side

[@kimonharamis7812]

Who da thought? Homer Simpson destroyed the American family. That’s interesting 🤔.

[@umaiar]

2008 was definitely a thing. I'm a bit younger than you guys (50), but that market crash is how I managed to afford a house. It was like all the house values, in my area anyways, suddenly got cut in half.

[@everymanhasastory]

Thank you for watching and for taking the time to share your experiences

[@imveryhungry112]

How did you not lose your job? Did you work for the government or some government funded organization during that time? Most people lost their houses and their jobs

[@umaiar]

@@imveryhungry112 I was working in IT for a large company (30K employees and contractors). There was some downsizing, but my skill set is specialized and actually allowed them to reduce other departments with less business impact. It also helped that I was a contractor myself, so got reported differently to the board and stock holders.

[@ericpohl2512]

I did lost my job and my business and had ti file for bankruptcy.

[@J-Tyson558]

By definition 2008 wasn't a depression because the GDP must drop by 10% or more annually and it didn't. In fact it was only in 2019 that the GDP decreased 2.60% during the recession years.

[@everymanhasastory]

Thank you for watching and for sharing this information 😀