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Couple shares advice for making marriage last |
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February 9, 2005 |
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By Thalia C. Beard
Staff Writer
Frequent love taps were sparked from sudden smiles as Jack and Louise Helms of Beverly Healthcare in Decatur reflected on 60 years of marriage.
Mr. and Mrs. Helms will celebrate their 61st anniversary in May and said they are more in love today than they were yesterday.
"Love, trust and faith in the Lord is what holds a marriage together," said 76-year-old Mrs. Helms, who believes that many married couples today are too quick to give up and walk away. "Marriages just aren't the same because a lot of people just don't try," she said. The self-proclaimed gifted gabber said every step in her marriage was worth the effort and that she would not trade her husband in for the world.
"No one can understand how I got him because I talk all the time, and he doesn't say a word half the time," said Mrs. Helms.
The couple first met on a farm in South Georgia when Helms traveled one Easter Sunday from Clifton to visit his grandfather. They were only 8 and 10 years old.
"I met her when I was 10 and haven't been able to get rid of her ever since," said 78-year-old Jack Helms, with a chuckle so soft it barely echoed through the room.
Helms said although his wife talks more than a little bit, he could not imagine himself without her.
The couple has their own personal Bible study sessions together in their room at Beverly Healthcare. Mrs. Helms said her husband does all the reading but they both play a part in asking questions.
"After all of these years it still does something to me to hear him say 'I love you, Baby,'" said Mrs. Helms as she blushed.
Helms said just to be around his wife as often as he is truly makes his day.
Even after 60 years of marriage, Helms said he is not sure if anyone really knows the true meaning of love.
"To me, it’s just about wanting to be with that person," said Helms.
Mrs. Helms said she doesn't deny that trouble has a way of always finding its way into a marriage or relationship. But she said the key is prayer through belief.
The couple said the most memorable events in their lives together were when they had their three boys and two girls.
Although they both enjoy spending time with their children and eight grandchildren, the Helmses said their future lies with God and one another.
"Just being together is what we continue to look forward to," they said. "Just leave us together."
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