Smitty;
I was 6 months old when you hitch, tied the nose, etc. etc. The reason you have had so many years of wonderful bliss is because you put God ahead of everything. After reading your self congratulations it is clear that your faith has made your marriage strong.
You have led by example and I hope that all young people understand that the secret to life is faith! not in any religion in particular but in God, faith is a very powerful motivator and also a bond between life and the divine. Faith will strengthen our character, our belief in God and oneself, it will fortify who we face adversity and how we see our companion, the faith of a couple will make a family strive easier(??) and the beauty of faith is that even if you don't believe in God, it will make you strong.
I respect everybody's faith as a rule of life and I take comfort in mine, your testimony reminds me of my parents who have since past away, they were married almost 62 years. Great marriages start with great people, I will be married to my wife 25 years on June 29, I can only hope to become a leader as you and some of the members who have past the 50 year mark.
All have left to say is may the Lord continue to shine upon you and bless you and your family as well as all my friends from IAP
Joey