How We Met and Got Married

[@OHIOnorthstar]

Happy Anniversary Calvin and Marie! 💖 I absolutely just LOVED this video. It was wonderful learning how y'all met and got married. I could've listened to you both talk all night about everything. Love to hear even more about you in future videos. Thank-you for sharing with us, and for the great pictures also. Wishing you MANY more years of love and happiness. 💞 God Bless! Kim.

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much for this wonderful comment Kim. On our anniversary day we talked all day about so many things that we did and went through during our lifetime. Being happy is having lots of great memories when you get old. Have a fantastic week, Calvin and Marie

[@OHIOnorthstar]

@@SouthernCountryLiving Thanks so much for writing back, that sure meant a lot to me!! 😃 I know y'all had fun & a lot of laughs talking about the old times! We had plenty of those old cars also. After you were talking about them in your video, we started thinking about the old clunkers that we've had & we sure had a good chuckle about it. 😀 By the way, your garden is looking great! Thanks again to you both. Take care, Kim.

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks again Kim. That would be a good idea for a video, talking about our old cars. Our oldest granddaughter is named Kimberly but we all call her Kim. Have a great evening, Calvin and Marie

[@margaretthomas8318]

This is so precious. My husband and I were married March 29,1975. I lost him on Jan 27, 2009 due to an accident. We were also poor. Whatever we got we had to work hard and save. Life was simple and so much fun. We worked in factories our entire marriage and several times were laid off due to plant closings. But the Lord always opened another door for us to keep going forward. Wish we had of lived closer to you guys, we could have listened to the eight tracks together and rode around the hamburger joints, we couldn't afford to stop and buy a burger. Haven't we all seen so many things change over the years. Our memories are precious.

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much Margaret. Yes, our memories are precious. We are sorry about your husband. We lived our life similar to how you described your life. We appreciate you watching our videos and pray that you are doing good now. Have a Blessed weekend, Calvin and Marie

[@nancyanson8255]

Oh my, what a sweet video. My husband and I got married 20 days after you did in 1971 -- had a child in 1973, and one in 1976. We are still married and happy, grateful for every single day. God bless you and your family.

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Wow !! Congratulations Thanks very much Merry Christmas

[@sharonkreider8373]

Your story is one I know. My husband was a blind date and we knew almost instantly that we wanted to be together for the rest of our lives. I was just starting my senior year of high school and he was three years older and in college. No one else in either family thought it was a good idea. When I graduated from high school we eloped to Folkston, Georgia and got married. We found ourselves alone and having to figure out the rest of our lives. We also had the cars with holes in the floor and no windshields. It was the best decision we ever made. We were married for 59 years before he died and that was three years ago. I still miss him.

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks Sharon for sharing your experience.

[@patriciahall4921]

Loved this video. Y'all are a sweet couple. Putting God first is so important.

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Yes! Thank you!

[@lindaroper2654]

My husband and I met in highschool. We got married in 69 and he always said I was his highschool sweet heart. 😁 He's been dead now was 4 years august. Enjoy yas time together. I wanted to renew my vows on our 50 annerversy. But he passed for then. We were not saved when we got married and got saved in our twenties. But we did renew our vows on his death bed .😢 I don't desire to have another husband, would never find one like my first. He was a preacher of 40 years , and he lived what he preach. Love one another till death do you part. 🙏

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much Linda. That is exactly how we feel. Have a Blessed week, Marie and Calvin

[@maryb1783]

Thanku for sharing that.Its a wonderful story.❤

[@5sweetiepie]

You two are just the sweetest couple. We had a car with a hole in the floorboard, and we put a tin can lide over most of the hole. But sometimes a little water would splash in if it was raining hard. I just found your channel now in 2024. We have been married 55 years. Happy anniversary, happy life to you both.

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Welcome to our channel. Thanks very much

[@joanndeland7969]

We ve been married 62 yrs .l was 17 husband was 19 .

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Oh wow !! Congratulations

[@KathleenCalhoun-em6ys]

Cal, it's a good thing you picked somebody who is both good inside and out.

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Yes, thanks very much

[@TexasBlueBonnet61]

What a wonderful story! Congratulations on a long and happy marriage! I've often said a strong marriage takes three, with God at the center of it all; I recently watched your 53rd anniversary video, and y'all are a testament to the truth in that statement. May God bless you with many more happy years together.

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Yes! Thank you!

[@martaacosta4415]

It’s so nice to hear a wholesome story about innocent young people who met, courted or dated, and got married. And then their lovely marriage lasted a lifetime. God bless you both. We would be a better country by far if everyone lived like you two.

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much

[@HappyGirl4666]

That is the sweetest story . My grandparents were also very young when married . My granddaddy was 18 and my grandma was 16. Her parents had to sign for her to marry. They were married 63 years when she passed away. Said my marriage wouldn’t last either and we have been married 30 years.

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

That is awesome. Thanks very much

[@donnaleveron5711]

As a new subscriber, I'm trying to catch up. This was a great story. I graduated in 1969, got married following December, but it didnt work out. He thought he could see others while married, I disagreed, oh well. Your story will give many hope for their marriage. God bless you.

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much Donna

[@StepbyStepbyMiriam]

Who would have guessed that you were a pair of rebels that crossed the country line to get Wed! When you know, you know! You are living proof. Keeping God in your life gives you strength for the ups and the downs. May he continue to bless you both with many more wedding anniversaries and thank you for sharing your life with us.

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Lol, thanks very much

[@KathleenCalhoun-em6ys]

When you're that young, you do all kinds of crazy things. It's good you can laugh at all that cheapskate stuff you did together. Marie, I am like you when it comes to cars...air conditioning is a must. Cal was a very hard worker, and you were both highly motivated in making your marriage a success. Good for you! Hey Cal, you looked like you were wearing an Elvis wig in one of those photos. Marie, you looked really pretty. It is good seeing you two as you were in your younger days.

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much Kathleen. That was my actual hair, lol.

[@jimmiddleton5093]

Thank you for sharing this story with us. I love hearing stories like this. I once worked in a deli and one evening an older couple came in dressed up and it was their anniversary. Business was slow and I ended up sitting with them listening to their story of how they met and got married. They were married one week before he was shipped out to Europe during WWII. I will always remember their story.

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much, we love stories like this also. Calvin and Marie

[@mtnn4459]

My wife and I just watched your "How we met and got married" video. We like when you tell your stories of yourselves over the years. You put a history to you two. Calvin and Marie God blessed you. Thanks

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much

[@pamellasmith2503]

I can testify that Love at First Sight is Real ❤

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Yes, thanks very much

[@patsyhelms1102]

Hi Your story sounds so much like mine. First date car ( 32 ford ) had hole in floor board covered with a quilt. Both only children. Everyone said it wouldn’t last.After a daughter and son and 58 yrs of marriage he passed. Loved that man

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks for watching Patsy. I'm sorry that your husband has passed. I can imagine how much you miss him. Have a great weekend, Marie and Calvin

[@patsyhelms1102]

Thanks for the reply Praying for you both ❤️

[@joshmofromkokomo]

I know this is an older video, I just discovered your channel. You seem a very nice couple. I remember Easter 1969 very well. Although I was 9, my family had relocated from NYC to the northern tier of Pennsylvania. That particular Easter we had a huge snowstorm, I'm talking like two feet of snow. Although, admittedly I was shorter then ;) My husband and I, as of today 2024, have been together for 42 years. There is something comforting having shared your life with a partner for so many years. It feels like yesterday. God bless and happy trails to you both.

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much 😀

[@SleepyHollow1974]

My husband and I were together in high school. John is 3 years older than I. Our story is an interesting one. In high school we dated each other‘s friends. John graduated & went into the Navy in 1971. I graduated from high school in 1974 went to college & became an RN. Fast forward. 20+ years. We hadn’t seen each other for years and had lost touch. I got married in 1979, had one daughter born in 1981. John got married in 1983 and could not have children. I divorced my first husband in 2002. John was already divorced from his former wife years before. We met again at a high school reunion in 2003, started dating and got married November 19, 2005. We’ve been together for 19 years. I think of the history we had together thru the years. You see our families were friends. Our grandmothers played cards together. Yes, 2 Little Italian ladies from New York. Yet I didn’t know Johnny till I met him in high school. He is the love of my life and my forever love and I know I am his. We both believe that sometimes you have to walk thru a few doors in life before you go down the right path and that’s what happened with us. Now, it’s happily ever after together. So happy for the both of you too! Yours is a real love story!❤️

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much for sharing your story Joanne. I read it last night but waited until this morning to reply. I just finished reading it again and enjoyed it again. I'm so glad that the doors opened for you and John to be together. God is amazing. Marie and I have a saying that we have been using every since high school, "Love Always and Forever ". It's on every one of our letters that we wrote to each other while I was in the Army Reserves. Our children had it printed and framed for our 50th anniversary last year. We pray that you and John have a Blessed week, Calvin and Marie

[@jeanniefox3350]

Watching this at 3 am and loving every minute of it! You can just feel the love you have for each other by your gaze, words, and so much laughter that you share! My husband and I have been married 43 years, we both came from broken homes but had loving Christian mothers that raised us. Well I say raised us but we got married at 17 and they both agreed to sign for us, they knew each other from school and church. A few years ago my aunt found a picture of a birthday party for her daughter that our mother’s had attended, they were both pregnant with us in that picture. We cherish that picture now, as it only cements what we already knew that way back then God had a plan for us. Sorry this is so long but at 3 in the morning and watching your video has taken me back to so many precious memories, God bless you both and wishing you many more!☦️🙏

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much. We're glad that you enjoyed our video. We enjoyed reading about your experiences also. Have a Blessed week, Calvin and Marie

[@thisbabyboomer]

It is so rare to find a couple married this long and still so happy. You can tell they would be lost without each other. Happy Anniversary and many happy returns ❤️. Made my day 🙂

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much Tanya. We're glad that you enjoyed this video. Have a fantastic weekend, Calvin and Marie

[@kateelkins2343]

What a beautiful story I came across your channel about three weeks ago and I am going back to watch your older videos I find them so wonderful I have enjoyed them all. May God bless you both

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much

[@almi3767]

Beautiful story! ❤ So inspiring!❤ Love your family pictures at the end!❤ So wonderful! Thank you!❤

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thank you so much!

[@itsasecret2474]

Such beautiful pictures of you and your family.Thank you for sharing them

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Our pleasure!

[@jonnyboat2]

I still don't care if I have air conditioning in my car or home. I like to enjoy the windows down and the air blowing in. I'm enjoying your pictures wishing I could have had a life with my own family. You're very fortunate and blessed.

[@dianekelley6559]

So sweet. No better place to meet than church. Great love story. ❤

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much

[@pamellasmith2503]

You are beautiful and Calvin is handsome. Your love story touched my heart deeply. ❤

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much

[@jeanienelson6524]

Y’all are too cute! I’m new to your channel but somehow this older video popped up and I’m so glad. I love watching you two. I’m about an hour and a half north west of Gadsden. I live in the small town of Moulton, Al but y’all could very well be my next door neighbors or my own grandparents for as much as we have in common! May God continue to bless y’all and I’ll keep on watching 😊

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Welcome to our channel. Thanks very much

[@suzetterikard8311]

Your story is beyond precious! Thoroughly enjoyed this. God bless you 😊

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thank you so much!

[@bettehuwe3766]

My husband and I have been married 51 years! We dated 2 years while I was still in high school. I wanted to quit school but he wouldn't let me! Longest 2 years of my life but worth every minute..

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Congratulations to you both, Have a Blessed weekend, Marie and Calvin

[@punkietidwell7551]

I really love ur story. It reminded me so much of my husbands and my story only we were high school sweethearts 10 yrs before u and married in 1959 but I was 18 and my husband was 20 so I was of age but my husbands father had to sign for him because in Texas girls were of age at 18 but boys had to be 21. My husband didn't think that was right at all. We were married for 50 wonderful years but he died of cancer that same year. I miss him so much still and could never imagine being with anyone else ever. We had some crazy car storie memories also. We did have a beautiful church wedding but on a very tight budget. My husband always loved to say were an odd couple...I was a cheerleader and she was an allstate athlete. We have 3 children..1 boy and 2 girls...4 grandchildren...3 boys and 1 girl and 3 great grandchildren...3 girls. He would've loved the great grandchildren so much. Congratulations on ur long happy marriage. So glad u still have each other and pray u have many more years of happiness together. I really enjoy ur videos. Ur music choices are wonderful. Sending my love

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much. We just loved reading your story. We're so sorry about your husband. We both feel the same way about each other. We do the best that we can on our videos considering our age. Have a great week, Calvin and Marie

[@QueenofheartsWA]

I was born just 3 days before you had that Easter Sunday occasion. April 3rd, 1969....... Maundy Thursday. In which the command was given, “Love one another.” So you took that and made a wonderful 49 years out of it! Sweet stories!

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much for watching. I will remember that day as much as I remember the day we got married. Have a fantastic weekend, Calvin and Marie

[@carolynhurst6541]

You remind me of us. We eloped in 1967 to Detroit Michigan and have been married 54 years. We have been blessed and happy.

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much Carolyn. Congratulations to you and your husband.

[@sheliawisner811]

You did not know that someday you would touch the world!!! Beautiful Story.

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much, we are just two people sharing our story.

[@marlisastevens7303]

You two are the cutest. I just started watching your videos. Love them. Keep up the good work. God is so... Good ❤

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thank you so much!!

[@jarrodmartin3630]

I'm just seeing this, and your cooking videos are new to me, too. But I just love how you two seem PERFECT for each other. Very cute together. I sure hope I find my equal. I'm only getting older. 53 now. I live just north of Gadsden, AL.

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much, we appreciate you watching our channel.

[@grannygrunt5211]

I remember I was in high school in 1971, in a little town in Indiana.... I remember a dating a guy that had a big hole in his front floorboard too... And when you told that story about a hole in the front floorboard, I couldn't help but chuckle.....

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much! I love hearing from viewers who are so connected to the stories.

[@bnbtemple5936]

It's Jan 12, 2025, as I am watching this, Marie and Calvin. What inspirations you are. My husband and I will celebrate our 50th this year and indeed, Calvin, it's flown by. Wishing you continued happiness and many years more together. So glad i found your channel this week.

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much, we're glad that you enjoyed the video.

[@mariamorales81]

I just love this couple. So beautiful.❤

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much

[@karenm6864]

Love this story. And I agree God first. ❤

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much

[@suedatesman5616]

My husband and I got married in June 1971. I was 18 my husband was 22. So we are celebrating our 53 rd year this June. I’m guessing from your video we are celebrating the same year. We were married in a church on a very HOT summer day, I loved listening to your story. I just found this video today

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much Sue. Yes, we will be celebrating 53 years on May 29, this year.

[@suedatesman5616]

@@SouthernCountryLiving congratulations.!!! How old were you guys when you got married?

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

We were both 18 when we got married.

[@suedatesman5616]

@@SouthernCountryLiving and they thought it would never last. Lol.

[@KarenJones-t4o]

Sweet story. Not many people these days just don't last long. Definitely blessed. ❤

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much

[@cathynuytten798]

This was a love,y video. You two are so sweet. What I love to see is the respect the two of you show to each other. You both are examples to all married couples as to have a happy loving life with the one you love! Many blessings to you both!

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thank you so much!

[@dinahmoore938]

I think y'all are the sweetest couple! Your mutual love is so evident. Each of you prefers one another as the Bible teaches. It's wonderful to hear your story. Y'all were married the year I was born. God bless you both! ❤️

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks for watching, we appreciate you!

[@Proudamerican329]

What an absolutely precious story! Now that is true love! My parents did almost the same exact thing 10 years before, I think 1955! Mom was 2 years younger than Dad, her parents were strict also! Absolutely love watching your show, you are both so very kind and precious!❤ Happy belated Anniversary!🎉

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much. Actually today is our anniversary and we have been married for 53 years today.

[@Proudamerican329]

Happy Anniversary! 53 years, that is wonderful!

[@donnaregenauer2757]

Hello from KY love you and your channel ❤️.I loved this video. I watched on March 2 2023.you guys were precious.I got married April of 1971.Then we rode motorcycles to Tenn to get his brother married.So I get what you went through.My parents wouldn't sign for us either.Loved your photos and all the car stuff brought back a lot of memories.Kids now a days don't realize how good they have it.We were so grateful to have transportation ,we didn't care if windows were broken or if it smoked etc.Lots of fond memories.Thank you for sharing.❤️

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much Donna. Yes, that is exactly how we felt. Have a great evening, Calvin and Marie

[@carolynjacobson190]

This is so precious I love it I love the fact that you all shared with us how you met and the fact that you are Christians and still are serving the lord God bless you

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much

[@csnanny1882]

I love to watch this every chance I get it is so sweet. I was 16 when I got married,and it didn’t turn out as sweet as your.But the Lord has always been with me. God bless

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

That is awesome!

[@kayemccarthy9553]

What a refreshing love story you two are sharing with us! We were married in 1970. Our two sons and their wives have blessed us with five grandchildren. There ages are range from four to out of HS School. Thank you so much for sharing this time with us😊.

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

You're welcome

[@Erika-Coach]

Wow, congratulations! My husband & I met in 1968 as well! We didn’t get married until ‘75 a year after he graduated college. We had 4 sons (2 were twins), then 5 years later we had a daughter. We have, 3 granddaughters & 1 grandson. However? He passed away in January, 2022, COVID & complications. Thanks for sharing your story. Beautiful ❤

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much. We're sorry for the loss of your husband. Covid took a lot of wonderful people

[@Erika-Coach]

@ Yes, it really did. Thank you so much. Loved sitting around chatting, laughing at days gone by as well.

[@janwhite5642]

Yay, congratulations ! My husband and I married in 1969 so in Sept,(early) we will be married for 52 years.. I love that you have grown up together.. The top of the mountains and way down in the valley at times for us. But here we are. We need to talk like you folks are doing..to each other... Love your channel..

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much Jan. Congratulations to you and your husband. We had fun making this video. Have a fantastic weekend, Calvin and Marie

[@Tammy-cj5qu]

So sweet!!! I love hearing y'all's story. My husband and I were married in 1991. We are from a small town outside of Charleston. We were married at a Chapel on King St. with only our parents as guest. We were poor but had saved some money for a church wedding but decided to put it on a house. We have always worked hard for what we have. It surely makes your marriage stronger to go through such things. And we have always put God first. We have truly been blessed. I also had three brothers. I was the baby and those boys made me mean as a snake. hehehe. Yall take care and be safe.

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much Tammy. I enjoyed your story also. Have a fantastic evening, Calvin and Marie

[@debbieskitchen2]

1968 I was 4 years old. Calvin was smitten from the second he met you Marie lol. My parents had 6 kids. We were a southern family too. Momma from S.C and Daddy Georgia. You 2 are cute together. Ya'll were determined to be married lol. My parents eloped too. They met and 3 weeks later they got married. Momma said she wouldn't tell people to do that but they were happily married 30+ years. Loved listening to your story.

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much Debbie, I'm glad that you watched it and enjoyed it. When we get older we can look back on these videos and remember what we went through and did. Have a great week, Calvin and Marie

[@anitalanger3589]

Young people today don’t know how precious people like ya’ll are❤❤❤thank you so much for sharing how you met and were married! My husband and I were the similar. We got engaged a month after we started dating and were married a year later. That was almost 34 years ago! I look at kids that age now and I think my goodness what were we thinking getting married so young!😄

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thank you so much!!

[@gingervickery5942]

Such a wonderful story!

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much

[@Jennie-f4r]

I really enjoyed listening to how you all met. Calvin, I come from a family with 7 kids also and we were poor as church mice so I understand that. (I was born in 1973 too, same as your son.) I look back now at my childhood and I really have an appreciation for growing up the way I did that I didn't understand when I was a kid. I think I learnt responsibility and appreciation for little things that others would not understand unless they had to struggle. And Marie, you made me laugh so hard telling the story about your dress. Thanks you all for sharing such wonderful memories with all of us. 💜

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

You're welcome, thanks very much

[@lindabrawley4369]

GOD BLESS YOU BOTH AND MAY YOU BOTH CONTINUE TO HAVE MANY MANY MORE YEARS OF A BEAUTIFUL LIFE TOGETHER. GOD IS SO GOOD ISNT HE. HE BROUGHT YOU TWO TOGETHER AND HAS BROUGHT YOU TWO HIS LOVE AND BLESSINGS.

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much Linda, Marie and Calvin

[@wandaray5927]

We have very similar stories. I had been 17 for two weeks when we got married in 1970. Moma signed for me because she liked Ronnie.

[@beckyseidel8194]

I loved listening to how you met & your stories. It was like visiting my relatives. You both are so sweet!

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much Becky. We could talk forever about when we were young and just getting started. Have a fantastic weekend, Calvin and Marie

[@bernadettemckinney7363]

You guys still look at each other, like it's your first date😢 BEAUTIFUL💕

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much

[@angelrose7906]

Such an enjoyable story. I grew up in a similar way. Oh how things have changed.

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much

[@IRKA-3]

HAPPY 50th ANNIVERSARY!!!!! you two are such a nice couple. I loved listening to your story..........soooo romantic. I'm married 33 years and when we met we got married in 2 months and you know what he couldn't speak any English and I didn't know a single word of Turkish and never even knew any Turkish people here in Canada.....but here we are still together. We have one daughter who is a Divorce Attorney and always says that people are together for years and as soon as they get married she gets their business. Wishing you many more happy years together.

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much. You have an interesting story also. Marie and Calvin

[@daviddonaghy6494]

Last May first I lost my wife of 39 and a half years. I fell in love with her the first time I saw her. I think it took her a little longer. We got engaged a couple of months later. Nobody in her family was surprised. They figured it out before we did. The only people that were surprised was us. Getting used to her being gone has been tough. I keep wanting to tell her something and I expect to see her when I come in the house. Several months after she died, I had the only dream I had about her. All I could see was an outline, but I knew it was her.

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

We're so sorry for the loss of your wife. It sounds like y'all had a wonderful relationship. Praying for you this Holiday season, Marie and Calvin

[@barbarahansen6557]

This just popped up on my feed. What a sweet way to end the day. Watching you two still so in love 💘. Barbara from Utah

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

We appreciate your kind words!

[@wendybrown2588]

Such a sweet love story. Thank ya'll for sharing. I was born in 1974. So I'm just a little bit younger than y'alls son. Happy Anniversary to ya'll and many more to come! I love hearing stories about years ago. Have a great day!🙂

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much Wendy. We love talking about our past. Have a fantastic week, Calvin and Marie

[@dannydunnagan3267]

I liked the video I was around back then got out of school in 1997 worked 4 factory job all 4 closed so then I went to work for fire dept full time been here for 25 years got 3 more to go till 65 ready to retire.

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Danny, those three years will go by so fast. Thanks for watching, Calvin and Marie

[@MisUnderstood313]

You both are blessed and so adorable together 💞 thank you for sharing your story with us. I tried it myself twice... I finally found him at the young age of 47 lol better late than never 😂 also happy anniversary 🎉🎂❤️ I was born in 1973 😊

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much

[@dorothybentley3808]

Happy Anniversary Marie and Calvin .what a wonderful love story j enjoyed it.

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much

[@StarrFitzgerald-o9z]

After watching this about how you two met , my husband and I met when I was 17 , and we got married when I was 18. And we have been married 46 years now 🎉😊

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

That is awesome!

[@grannygrunt5211]

I remember that song called hair, it was by the cowsills I believe...

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Yes, that is it.

[@darettablack3794]

I am so happy I came upon this video. You two are the most precious human beings. I have ever watched. Thanks so much for sharing your life together as a young couple you two are so sweet, now look how beautiful and sweet you both still are 😊. I’ve been happily married to my best friend,husband for going on 38 years this coming February ♥️. Beautiful love story 💞! God bless you both…..🍃💗🍃

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thank you so much!

[@dianaturley475]

Thanks for sharing as I was wondering how you got together

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

You are so welcome!

[@JoanO51]

Amazing, sweet story. Thanks for sharing. Goes to prove you don’t need a big wedding to have a beautiful marriage!

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

So true! Thanks very much

[@bernadettemckinney7363]

WOW what a BEAUTIFUL LOVE STORY😢🤗😍💕😇

[@mizg1595]

Thank you for sharing your sweet story! The love you share is shining in your faces. My husband and I will be married 47 years this September. 🎉🙏🏻

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Wonderful! Thanks very much

[@edithjohnson6835]

True love prevails. Congratulations to a sweet couple. I love your videos. My husband and I have been married 58 years and we had hard times too. ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much 😀

[@CJones0327]

WOW CONGRATULATIONS ON BEING TOGETHER 49 YRS. That's amazing stories and y'all have a great marriage. May The Lord Bring You Both Blessings

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much, we are at 50 years now and will be 51 soon

[@Lovelife-eo6uv]

Love your video. My husband and I will be married 38yrs this month. Went thru the good and the bad together, but God was always there for us. God Bless you both.👍💕

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much. Congratulations and Happy Anniversary. Have a Blessed month, Calvin and Marie

[@susanamedee1157]

Just saw this. You both are such a sweet, Christian couple. God bless you both. Many prayers. 🙏🏻🥰

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much Susan

[@MrCJ-qz9dl]

I really enjoyed listening to this story. I smiled thru the whole marital testimony.

[@janetknowles3134]

I love hearing the story of how both of you met and got married . Thanks for sharing congratulations on 49 years

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thank you so much Janet. It will be 52 years this May

[@thisdonthelp8710]

You too are precious! Marie you have always been beautiful! And your face glows ! You are both blessed to have each other !

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thank you so much!

[@meadowrose100]

Happy 49th Anniversary, Calvin and Marie! Thanks so much for sharing your story; I love hearing this type of thing!

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much

[@elizabethturner2315]

please do a video on your early yrs as a married couple . i know you did a small one but i love learning more about you guys. I know there were good times and tough times.

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Sounds like a great idea. It would probably be a long video.

[@pamellasmith2503]

I’m crying because your story is so similar as mine . I was born 1952 , I’m thinking you both are close to same age . You’re so blessed to have each other. This is what God intended ❤

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

I'm glad you enjoyed this video. Yes, Calvin is 72 and I'm 71

[@pamellasmith2503]

@@SouthernCountryLiving so Calvin 1952 and you 1953 💜

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

@@pamellasmith2503 yes

[@pamellasmith2503]

@@SouthernCountryLiving I saw your bday video after asking 💜

[@deloresmendoza7674]

WOW, you both were so young and made a cute couple!! 💘 I just came from your video Q&A , I had already seen it when it first came out, but I realize I did not comment so I did, anyways I saw you mention this video and just had to come and see it. Thanks for sharing super great video🤗👍

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thank you so much!!

[@sheryladams1964]

Enjoyed hearing about how you began your lives together very much. Such sweet stories. ❤️❤️. We were married in 1972 so those days we remember well. God bless you with many beautiful years together. ❤️❤️

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much Sheryl. It seems like it was just yesterday but now it's over 50 years. Time just seems to pass so quickly. We appreciate you watching our videos and your wonderful comments. Have a fantastic weekend, Marie and Calvin

[@angelpearce]

Thank you for sharing so much of your life with us. What a blessings to not only still be married and loving one another but to still be serving the Lord all these years later . God bless : )

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thank you so much!

[@nancywareham979]

So precious! God Bless you both. My husband and I will be celebrating our 54th wedding anniversary on June 3rd. Love and God are the key to a happy marriage ❤

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much, congratulations to you also

[@cranerigging3604]

Happy 49'th Calvin and Marie , love the photo's and story that is still playing out on your channel ! Keep up the great work and stay safe .

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much, we appreciate your comment. Have a fantastic weekend, Calvin and Marie

[@rosemarydawes9553]

What a Happy story, congratulations on your 49th anniversary

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much, we've had our 50th anniversary now. Marie and Calvin

[@RandyOmar]

Wow! Congrats on an upcoming 50th year 🍾🥂💐 You guys have a beautiful relationship. May God keep you two sincere, in love, happy and in good health. Amen

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much

[@debbieb7217]

Happy Anniversary you two may you have many more happy memories together 💕God Bless you both😇🙏

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much Debbie. Have a fantastic week, Calvin and Marie

[@virginiafullard1018]

Wow, that's true love ❤️ at first sight 😍. Blessing and more blessings to both of you.

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thank you so much!

[@KathleenCalhoun-em6ys]

I had to re-watch this although I have already seen this before. I guess KZbin got it to pop up again. What I want to say is that you two are obviously in love with each other every bit as much as you were when you first got married, and and it really shows. Not many couples can say that. You sure proved those dubious relatives of yours wrong!! I bet those relatives were glad later that you did get married.😂🎉❤

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much Kathleen, I think that we really did show them.

[@HopeLaFleur1975]

Well as a Canadian ✝🌼💮 Happy Anniversary to you, what an interesting story, and as a European Canadian, it astounds me how North Americans / Canadians/Americans went about marriage. In Europe it was not unusual to have been married young. But it had to be in a Church, I don't know what Church you belong to. I find it difficult the way Church is in southern States...very different. Your story is quite nice and Congratulations in your anniversary. One thing I wanted to mention is your story should be in the pages of a school life education...too many people and young people do not reap the benefits of humility and do not want to try having a family without all the bells and whistles...you should teach the children of today for sure and humanity. What a beautiful blessed life, you had God really brought you two together...... You see all that you have said, is missing in this time period in the youth they simply are being feared to bring on a family... Well God bless !

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much

[@HopeLaFleur1975]

@@SouthernCountryLiving❤

[@debitanner9462]

Good Morning Calvin&Marie. What a wonderful Love Story. I do Enjoy your wonderful dishes I know you both are just such a sweet couple . Congratulations s🎉💕may this love between you both will continue to the depths of eternally

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much Debi. Marie's sister in law is named Debbie Tanner also. We appreciate you watching our channel, Have a Blessed week, Calvin and Marie

[@janwhite5642]

I love the picture of the two of you..And all of the true stories !I loved the hole in the floorboard and protecting you from the mud. There is book knowledge and life knowledge..And your right, almost no one got married in a church.. Love this.. Congratulations,

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much Jan. We appreciate you watching our videos and commenting. Have a fantastic weekend, Calvin and Marie