Married for 75 Years!

I read this in the paper recently:
"Fernand and Emily Cavalier of Schriever in Terrebonne Parish have been married for over 75 years. They married on April 20, 1931 and will celebrate their 76th anniversary in just a few months. According to Louisiana Family Forum, Fernand Cavalier cut timber himself for their first home. He is 96 years old. His wife, Emily, is 90. Fernand still plays the fiddle. Cavalier said that it was their Christian work ethic and commitment to personal faith that strengthened and lengthened the marriage. The Cavalier family includes 10 children, seven of whom are still living. They have two dozen grandchildren, three dozen great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren. Fifteen additional couples with marriages lasting over 70 years are being awarded 'Keeper of the Covenant' certificates and will be inducted into the Louisiana Family Forum Marriage Hall of Fame today."

WOW. It is hard to imagine living for 75 years, much less living all 75 years with the same person! I had to share this amazing story. Thought it appropriate for the month. I pray all of us who are chosen to be married one day (and are currently married) will have such a fruitful life together with our spouses.

And Lord, give us the patience and humility that can only come from You to SURVIVE a union with another human being for so long! :-)