How We Met & What Makes Our Marriage Work

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  • A lot of folks have asked how Matt and I met since we grew up in two different areas of Western North Carolina so we decided to share the story of how we met and the reasons we feel our marriage is top notch.
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  • @CelebratingAppalachia
    @CelebratingAppalachia  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Thank you for watching, liking, subscribing and using our links! We appreciate everyone who stops by to help us Celebrate Appalachia!!

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  • @certified68crazy3
    @certified68crazy3 ปีที่แล้ว +167

    I was almost 40 years old before I met my Darling, we were together 27 years untill I lost her to cancer. To this day over 5 years later she was the only one in my life no matter how difficult things became she was always there for me. Matt and Tipper cling to one another and never let go because your world can all change in a heartbeat.

    • @hopeandjazz9535
      @hopeandjazz9535 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      🙏 God Bless you.

    • @CelebratingAppalachia
      @CelebratingAppalachia  ปีที่แล้ว +14

      I’m so sorry you lost her!

    • @jessiroseh77
      @jessiroseh77 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Just to add to the thousands of comments haha… my grandfather worked as a cook when Lake Logan was a logging town before they created the lake. That area is one of our family’s favorite places until this day. We still live in Haywood County. My brother and sister in Canton and my husband and I in Maggie Valley (this is where to live if you love snow!). Thank you so much for your videos - they have been so comforting somehow after my sweet dad went home to be with Jesus right before Christmas last year. He grew up in Canton on Rocky Branch. So many of my family has gone on and it feels grounding to my heritage to spend time with you and your family! Thank you!

    • @CelebratingAppalachia
      @CelebratingAppalachia  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@jessiroseh77 That is so wonderful! Love your connection to the lake and the area 😀 So very glad you enjoy our videos!

    • @gereesorrow380
      @gereesorrow380 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      May God bless you sir, I am sure your wife was a wonderful person. I can definitely relate.

  • @MoinKhan-jo6tb
    @MoinKhan-jo6tb ปีที่แล้ว +211

    As a gen Z person, seeing this beautiful marriage is amazing and teaching!

    • @CelebratingAppalachia
      @CelebratingAppalachia  ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Wow, thank you!

    • @beckykukoski8678
      @beckykukoski8678 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      You guys are an example of what a good marriage is. It is a lot of work but if you have a good basis of love and respect you will do well. My husband and I were married 50 years. He died suddenly a year and a half ago. I am blessed to have had him all those years. Cherish what you have

    • @RunninUpThatHillh
      @RunninUpThatHillh ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Aaaaw Jo💚

    • @larrydunn2062
      @larrydunn2062 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You complement each other

    • @sharonlatour6230
      @sharonlatour6230 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@jobearor2525 Ms. Jo, now I'm bawling, I'm in the same club us ladies don't want to be in....widows. Our first date, we went Christmas shopping. I thought he was buying for his mom. He showed up at my house Christmas night with presents wrapped. for me. I had 25 beautiful years with him before the Lord took him home.

  • @Lucky4991
    @Lucky4991 ปีที่แล้ว +97

    Please don’t ever think that people aren’t interested in your stories! There’s always somebody who could benefit from it…People pay a lot of money for marriage counseling and self-help books… but sometimes just listening to someone tell their story about what works for them.. and the advice that they can share is absolutely priceless! Sometimes just listening to other wise or experienced people is some of the best counseling you can get! Thank you for sharing! Love your channel!

  • @ellenjampole1905
    @ellenjampole1905 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    Y'all aren't old. This is a terrific story. Your laughs are so cute, Tipper. Matt's sly and sweet grins are endearing.

  • @karenrobinson2618
    @karenrobinson2618 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    I think its funny how Matt remembered his truck real well but not the details of them dating. So funny. May God continue to bless your marriage and your family!

    • @CelebratingAppalachia
      @CelebratingAppalachia  ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Thank you Karen 😀

    • @meaself
      @meaself ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Yes, that was one of the parts in the video that I got a good chuckle.

    • @rebeccalynn7795
      @rebeccalynn7795 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      yes lol. also love to know the details of when she told him about her role in the prank.

  • @johncconnolly1
    @johncconnolly1 ปีที่แล้ว +276

    This was a wonderful video. It was no surprise to hear that you two have a successful, long lasting, enduring marriage. You can see it in every video. And Tipper, you wonder why people are interested in how you and Matt met. It is because you two are friends of us viewers. You don't know us, or can't see us, but we certainly know you all. As such, we want to get to know you better, along with your history. I really appreciate you letting us into your lives. It is a special treat.

    • @CelebratingAppalachia
      @CelebratingAppalachia  ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Thank you so much John 😀

    • @sarasullivan4897
      @sarasullivan4897 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      I’m 80 years old, and teared up a few times, because your love story was so sweet, and funny. That sense of humor, and being such decent people made it easier to be a success. God bless your both!❤️😊💙from the piney woods of East Texas.

    • @mm-ul5cz
      @mm-ul5cz ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I agree! If I heard someone talking about Tipper I’d give them a piece of my mind! 😂

    • @sylviaingram9910
      @sylviaingram9910 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for sharing!!

    • @americafirst2785
      @americafirst2785 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      As long as your lucky enough to find someone who is loyal, and not a cheater, that is a big part of it,and you can make it, but a cheater will kill everything, and there is a lot of them.

  • @musictib2735
    @musictib2735 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’ll be married for 23 years in April and 4 kids. Our oldest just turned 22 and the youngest is 8. And now I’m fighting breast cancer. But throughout all this my husband has been my best friend and a solid rock. Love and respect are key to a successful marriage and also our faith in the Lord Jesus. Thank you for sharing your story.

    • @CelebratingAppalachia
      @CelebratingAppalachia  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Praying for you!!

    • @musictib2735
      @musictib2735 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Tipper. Your videos have helped pass the time. Matt has been a great source of information for making deer meat. Thank you for all you do. May the Lord continue to bless you and your family.

    • @musictib2735
      @musictib2735 ปีที่แล้ว

      Btw, my name is Lidia.

  • @valeriagreen6392
    @valeriagreen6392 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    My husband and I have been married 52 years and we have had intense fellowship down through the years. 😄. Our main goal through our marriage was putting God first and following his word. That and our respect and love for each other has kept us through the years. We have been blessed with 2 daughters, 1 son. All of our children married Christians and now we’re enjoying our 7 grandchildren…..Love your channel.

    • @mamawfrancy
      @mamawfrancy ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same here in Oct we're be 54 sweet yrs together. We still love but REALLY have to like each other as the years fly by. ;) We just had a beautiful great grandson. GOD IS GOOD!

    • @ellajackson1400
      @ellajackson1400 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Proof that God is all mighty !

  • @ggmcsassy
    @ggmcsassy ปีที่แล้ว +50

    What a sweet story and that pick up line was smooth! LOL! A good marriage is a gift from the Lord.

  • @julinahoehaver5609
    @julinahoehaver5609 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    What a beautiful love story, I was just talking to my husband about my grandparents when they first were married and started their life. They were given a few acres from my grandma’s momma and daddy and all the family banded together and helped build their house that they’re still living in to this day! Cousins, aunts, uncles, siblings and in laws helped from the ground up. Makes me so sad that families just aren’t close like they used to be.

  • @cindysteffens8065
    @cindysteffens8065 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    We've been married for over 50 years. Our attitude is just the same about our marriage. We were in for the long haul. Just hanging in until it turns around is such great advise. It's so true. It turns around so many times in a long marriage. It's so nice to see other couples who love and respect their vows and each other.

    • @michellebilodeau3882
      @michellebilodeau3882 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      After 46 years, I agree wholeheartedly. And having God in your marriage is vital.

  • @customprc
    @customprc ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Tipper this might be your best video to date. You positively glow telling this story smiling and laughing. Matt even seemed to enjoy being on camera for a change and smiled and laughed more than he does in every video he has appeared in. To both of you 'Cent'Anni" may you live happily for 100 years.

    • @CelebratingAppalachia
      @CelebratingAppalachia  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Wow, thank you! 😀

    • @inezharrison5001
      @inezharrison5001 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      You both look so cute telling your wonderful story . God bless

  • @notatechie
    @notatechie ปีที่แล้ว +82

    Tipper, your genuine laugh is so beautiful to me and Matt's flash of a sheepish grin is so funny to me that you can count on me dropping by to help you celebrate Appalachia . You cannot say too much about Katie and Corie as we want to know it all. You could not have ordered up two better kids except for my two sons. This was a good little talk.

    • @CelebratingAppalachia
      @CelebratingAppalachia  ปีที่แล้ว +6

      We appreciate you! Thank you 😀

    • @johnnabuzby6103
      @johnnabuzby6103 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@CelebratingAppalachia I've really enjoyed this video Tipper and Matt. I loved your revenge of trying to sell Matt's truck out from under him! I laughed my head off listening to that story. Everything worked out well for the two of you in the end, even if Matt was an eejit for breaking up with you. Best wishes for years and years more happy times to come and I'm sure looking forward to hearing about how y'all found out about the twins coming along. Take care and hi from New Bern.

  • @chloewhite8425
    @chloewhite8425 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    As a young person getting married next year, I just want to thank y’all for sharing your wisdom on marriage! Such good advice to hear

    • @CelebratingAppalachia
      @CelebratingAppalachia  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You are so welcome!

    • @roserollins9800
      @roserollins9800 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Congratulations on your engagement

    • @leighflorkevich9916
      @leighflorkevich9916 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well congratulations on your upcoming nuptials young lady! Tipper's advice is really true and good! God bless your marriage! 💕

    • @barbstocktons9338
      @barbstocktons9338 ปีที่แล้ว

      We were been married 55 years in Haywood County

  • @elaineproffitt1032
    @elaineproffitt1032 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    My twins (boy and girl) are 37 now. She's a nurse, he's a Sheriff's Deputy (Sgt). My husband left when they were 2 - so it was just them and me. Their grandmother was a huge help! She passed when they were 9. We were by ourselves again.

  • @nancisailormoy9135
    @nancisailormoy9135 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Loved hearing your story. It does make me sad that I made a bad decision and my marriage didn't survive. It's very obvious how in love you both are still with each other.

  • @kentsmith1507
    @kentsmith1507 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    Greetings again from North Texas! So many of your subscribers really feel uplifted through your stories and posts...thank you!

  • @Psalmonetwentyone
    @Psalmonetwentyone ปีที่แล้ว +23

    My Mom gave me the best marriage advice about a month before my husband and I married. She said, "You always love him, but there will be days you don't like him." I was almost offended.... How could I not like him? Well, fifteen years in, there are days I don't like him and days he definitely doesn't like me, but we love each other always. If younger people would understand rough patches are normal and not fall apart thinking it's over, I think the divorce rates would drop. It's not a fairytale, but we have a good, simple life where we love and respect the other and put God first. If you imagine a triangle with God at the top and your name on one bottom corner and your spouse's name on the other, you will notice the closer you get with God, the closer you are together. I'm glad you have a great marriage for others to look to as an example. You have raised two fine women as a result!!!

    • @CelebratingAppalachia
      @CelebratingAppalachia  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you! Love that triangle example 😀

    • @lindadial7177
      @lindadial7177 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My late husband used that illustration too! We were high school sweethearts and were married 45 years before he died 12-12-14 ❣️Years ago I did a cross-stitch poem (from a kit) “ Marriage Still Takes Three” by Perry Tanksley

    • @Psalmonetwentyone
      @Psalmonetwentyone ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@lindadial7177 I bet the cross-stitch is beautiful. My father passed away 12/01/21, but "we don't grieve like those who have no hope" because I know I will see him soon as you will your sweetheart!

    • @lindadial7177
      @lindadial7177 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Psalmonetwentyone Thanks for your encouragement ❣️praying for you and your family 🙏

    • @Psalmonetwentyone
      @Psalmonetwentyone ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lindadial7177 Thank you. That means so much. I have prayed for you to have peace and comfort.

  • @terrilamb5312
    @terrilamb5312 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I can't tell you how much I cherish this video. I feel like I'm listenin to my mama and daddy. I was born in Eastern Kentucky, but at a young age moved to NC. It's a different world here. When I was 17 I lost my mama and daddy to a traffic accident. Now I'm 34. I miss them so much & I missed so many stories like this. So after such a long time of being subscribed to this channel, I just cherish this on a totally different level, especially as a mom to 3 and a wife. Thank you.

    • @CelebratingAppalachia
      @CelebratingAppalachia  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm so sorry you lost them way too soon! I just can't imagine! I'm glad you enjoy our videos!!

  • @keitheverhart9556
    @keitheverhart9556 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    You and Matt remind me of my wife and myself. We have been married for 40 years and going strong. We rely on each other's strengths and support each other's weaknesses. We believe that if you put God at the head of your marriage you can endure all hardship. God bless you all. Keep the good videos coming.

  • @Pembroke.
    @Pembroke. ปีที่แล้ว +42

    Good for you folks on a long and happy marriage filled with joy.

    • @CelebratingAppalachia
      @CelebratingAppalachia  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you 😀

    • @TheBearcat122
      @TheBearcat122 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I really enjoyed this! You can see the love and respect you both have for each other. I love that you all put God first. You don’t hear that very much any more.❤️

  • @jenniebaird2994
    @jenniebaird2994 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Sometimes those "blind dates" turn out well. That's how we met and have been married for 53 years. Just keep on doing what you're doing!

  • @lill1557
    @lill1557 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    It seems like it wasn't us, but it also seems like just yesterday. You put into words how it feels about being married for 20 years to my husband. Time really does fly by like my elders used to say, and I never believed until recently. Thanks for sharing your story with us.

  • @sdraper2011
    @sdraper2011 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    This was so lovely to listen to! ♥ Thank you for sharing it with us. The lady who told you to just hang in there and things will come back around is right! So many people just give up because something is hard when that's exactly the time that you need to stick with it.

  • @kaymurray4851
    @kaymurray4851 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Thank you for sharing your story of how you met. My spouse and I will be married 58 years in January. People often ask me how we managed to stay married so long, that’s easy, we just never got divorced! All of your advice is spot on. I once heard a preacher say some times you love them so much you could just eat them up and other times you wished you had. That just about sums it up.

  • @buffy32684
    @buffy32684 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    What a blessing for Pap to gift you the land for your home. Incredible. Thanks for sharing your love story. I appreciate the authenticity of it. My husband and I are 5 years in and times are tight with the recession and inflation. Two tiny kids. Y’all are incredibly inspiring. 28 years is incredible.

    • @loriirons9503
      @loriirons9503 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Keep loving each other and those two littles, it will work out!

    • @andreacannon1263
      @andreacannon1263 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi girl... I have been married for 15 years and my dear husband went through a financial crisis few years ago, it was hard for both but I prayed to God to give me the strength to support him and everything got better through the years. Always think about the happy moments you both have experienced together and it will bring you peace to keep going ! God bless you and your family

  • @jims1942
    @jims1942 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Very interesting, what a great story you two have. You showed us a side of your life we've never seen before! I really enjoyed it! Thank you for sharing it. 😀👍 (We have been married for 60 years now.)

  • @alclubb
    @alclubb ปีที่แล้ว +36

    My husband and I have been married over 55 years we had the same approach regarding our roles that complement each other. We were always on a tight budget, I took a calculator to the grocery store and many times I had to put things back because I couldn't afford them. But we raised two children to be good adults who now help us out when we need it. You two are a great example to your girls and all the people who watch your channel.

  • @marylyn5965
    @marylyn5965 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    My parents were married for 59 years until my mom passed away two years ago. It really is for better or worse. I think many marriages fail because people think they are not in love anymore because the excitement doesn't remain at the same level it does when you first meet someone and start dating. It mellows somewhat. Congratulations Tipper and Matt in 28 years together!

    • @pinkpastelhearts
      @pinkpastelhearts ปีที่แล้ว

      what about people that steal their spouses?

  • @mhelen7360
    @mhelen7360 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    What a sweet and inspiring story, Tipper and Matt, and the old photos were a fun addition. One of my favorite of your videos. Can't wait to hear the story about the twins.

  • @travismartin9322
    @travismartin9322 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You guys give me hope in that if I ever do marry again (Gods will), I will find someone with your understanding of the importance of vows. Thank you both for that

  • @qewtypants
    @qewtypants ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Oh my goodness I got to the part about the truck and the radio and I cannot stop smiling. I have just discovered your channel and it is such a delight. I am now in my 60's and I see more and more the importance of sharing your story with others. My warmest wishes from my family in Australia to yours.

    • @georgiapines7906
      @georgiapines7906 ปีที่แล้ว

      (I laughed until I had tears in my eyes about that truck prank!🤣 Hilarious!)

  • @1001myplaylist
    @1001myplaylist ปีที่แล้ว +25

    You both are a beautiful couple. Kindred spirits on the same plane. God bless you and congratulations!!

    • @CelebratingAppalachia
      @CelebratingAppalachia  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much! 😀

    • @kookietherapy9398
      @kookietherapy9398 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@CelebratingAppalachia After talking about when you got married, and then you mentioned Pap & Granny ~12:34 a Hummingbird !!! Wow !!!

  • @dwampler
    @dwampler ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for sharing your story. My twin sister and I were born in 1986 and grew up on a piece of land in rural Oklahoma that our grandfather gave to our parents before we were born. My dad is a carpenter by trade and built our family home, but it wasn't fully complete until 2007 when my sister and I graduated from community college and left home. 12 months sounds FAST in comparison!
    Your description of love and commitment reminds me of a definition of love from a 2018 New Yorker interview with the world-famous couples therapist Esther Perel. I'm paraphrasing here, but "Love is a verb, and it's often surprising how it can ebb and flow. Love is not a permanent state of enthusiasm. Love is a practice."

  • @tonistephens4068
    @tonistephens4068 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love you all. Please do tell us about having the twins. They are wonderful young ladies. I think of them often. I am 62 years old, and way past their peer group, but I watch their videos. I think of them a lot, and wish that I had children that level headed, and God fearing. You two did a great job raising your girls.

    • @CelebratingAppalachia
      @CelebratingAppalachia  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You are so kind-thank you! So glad you enjoy our videos and the girls too!!

  • @cordiscoscorner
    @cordiscoscorner ปีที่แล้ว +11

    What an amazing video. I've been divorced for 36 years. (never remarried) I wish I had seen this video when I was younger. You guys are richer than anyone in the world. God Bless you all.

  • @kathyh7215
    @kathyh7215 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Thank you for sharing! The story about you putting Matt's truck for sale is absolutely brilliant, and hysterical. There are so many parallels between your relationship and my husband, and this made me smile. My husband passed away 2 years ago, and I miss him so much. I know you two cherish each other, which is wonderful.

  • @brendao6576
    @brendao6576 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Tipper and Matt, I love your story. I believe the most important anchor in marriage is respect and you both have it for one another. Thank you for sharing. I wish you another 28+ years together.

  • @paulaestes567
    @paulaestes567 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I loved watching this! Y'all are just so precious, and I loved that you tried to sell Matt's truck! Hilarious!! Y'all are made for each other, may God bless you with many many more years together

  • @disciple16
    @disciple16 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Can't wait to hear the story of the twins.

  • @rough-hewnhomestead5737
    @rough-hewnhomestead5737 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Our story is so much like yours. We just celebrated 30 years. We were also a blind date (we got married two weeks later, to the day). The people who set us up divorced about a year and a half after we were married. We based our marriage on our love for the Lord and family and that has worked for us! We took those vowels seriously....still do.
    God bless you both and may you enjoy many more healthy years together!

  • @crystalbrooks7875
    @crystalbrooks7875 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I admire you guys so much! We had twins, and we are simple people, we are just proud we have a roof over our head, clothes on our back, our health, and it’s a simple life, but we are truly blessed, loving the old ways, and in this day and time, we are blessed to know the old ways, our twins are 29, and we have a son that’s 24 now! We still live on the family farm, where I was raised, grow a garden, have chickens, and we even built an outdoor toilet this year, loving the simple life, going back to our roots as much as Possible! It’s funny how you go back to the way you were raised, instead of trying to be someone your not! God has truly blessed all of us! Thanks so much for sharing! Can’t wait for the twin story, ooh boy! That was a shocker for us for sure! 💞💞

  • @Pamela_Gram
    @Pamela_Gram ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice to listen to how people meet and have a lasting marriage. I met my hubby online back when AOL first started Love@AOL. It was like online dating. We lived 2.5 hrs from each other here in Missouri. We went on vacation in Tennessee and ended up getting married. It was my 3rd marriage and his 2nd. So now 21 yes later we're still together. Your story is great!

  • @carlam.9529
    @carlam.9529 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Such a beautiful couple! Thank you for sharing your love story with us. I look forward to hearing about you finding out you were going to be having twins!

  • @cchap-222
    @cchap-222 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Anybody that makes it past 1 year nowadays is doing good and to make it 28 going on a lifetime is wonderful. I love the way y'all are with each other and the way Matt is always telling you how pretty you are, and you're too pretty to do that and I just think that's so sweet. Y'all are a very good example to you girls and others. Keep up the good work

  • @sandrarhorer6184
    @sandrarhorer6184 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love your story, y’all are special. My husband and I are coming up on 50 years this June. He proposed in 4 weeks in February of 1973, had to wait until June to get married, I had promised my mama I would not get married until I was 20. Turned 20, on June 23, got married on June 30th. We are truly each other’s other half. We have 3 beautiful daughters, 7 wonderful grandkids and 3 great grandkids.(3 awesome son-in-laws). God keeps us strong, the big “C” entered our lives 8 years, but with tons of prayers and God’s willing my husband is still here. We look back and wonder where did the time go, no regrets, it’s been a blast. God bless 🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼

  • @InExcelsisDeo24
    @InExcelsisDeo24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    You two are marriage goals for this old fashioned lady who’s not a spring chicken any more! Never found my marriage partner mainly because faith has been a sticking point and that’s one I can’t compromise on. Faith, friendship, respect, hard work, fun and laughter are essential!

  • @lauraseiter6217
    @lauraseiter6217 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    You two are so great! Loved hearing your story, waiting for the story about your twins!

  • @amymahers2957
    @amymahers2957 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    The truck story was AWESOME! Tipper, you might not have thought it up, but you carried it through! I think anyone who watches your channel, knows how much you love Matt, the girls, your home, and Appalachia. Great video! 💖

  • @swvastories3498
    @swvastories3498 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I just found your channel a couple of weeks ago but this may be my favorite video so far. It is so wonderful to see people who really care about each other and work together to make a marriage last. Plus the story about Matt's truck being for sale is hilarious! I am a proud Appalachian myself. Born and raised in Southwest Virginia.

  • @petrov07
    @petrov07 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Your content isn't exactly what I seek, but it came to me randomly, and I just want to let you know how wholesome I find your vidoes. Times are a little difficult right now, and I want to let you know I find peace in your channel. 🙏🏻💜

    • @CelebratingAppalachia
      @CelebratingAppalachia  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I really appreciate that! I'm so glad you enjoy them 😀

    • @petrov07
      @petrov07 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@CelebratingAppalachia 🥰💜

  • @JackieJP
    @JackieJP ปีที่แล้ว +22

    This is so precious. Thank you for sharing your story. I love hearing the story of how couples met. Great hearing stories of strong marriages.
    ❤️❤️❤️

  • @georgiapines7906
    @georgiapines7906 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I've always enjoyed your videos, Tipper, but this one is really special.💖 Many thanks to you and Matt for sharing your early lives with us. I confess that I laughed until I cried about Matt's truck!🤣 The love, respect, commitment and friendship that y'all share is so beautiful, as is your abiding faith and trust in God. Ok, now y'all get busy on the video about the twins!😉😊⚘

  • @nnglnd
    @nnglnd ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Making a marriage work is sometimes so hard , I have nothing but respect for both of you. May you continue.

  • @johnritter5951
    @johnritter5951 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    My wife and I will be married 55 years in a few weeks, and we can say Amen to the wisdom you shared with everyone about marriage. As a retired pastor, I am also thankful that you had the courage to tell the truth about the importance of God in your lives and marriage. Yes, it takes courage, especially nowadays to include God. One other thing, at 55 years of marriage, you'll still be having that same strange experience of it seeming like ages ago when you were a young, carefree couple....but yet at the same time, almost like yesterday.

  • @terihandrick2333
    @terihandrick2333 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    It is a gift to find that someone that completes the story. I feel my story is not much different than yours and we just celebrated 32 years together. There are challenges but as you say as the years pass by the relationship deepens into something you never realized possible. Thank you for sharing your story.

  • @mikemanjo2458
    @mikemanjo2458 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    So true. We have to know that our commitment was/is to God. Thanks for sharing your story with us! (Jane in SC ❤🙏

  • @michaeladams3829
    @michaeladams3829 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Beautiful story!! A lasting marriage is something to be proud and thankful for. You simply can’t beat being married to your best friend! Thank y’all for sharing!

  • @lindasimmons131
    @lindasimmons131 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    What a inspiration you two are. Matt is so soft spoken. I really enjoyed hearing about ya'lls courtship & beginning. I think all young people that are about to be married should watch this video. We have been married for nearly 44 years & it's a rollercoaster that's a fact. Thank you so much for sharing. ❤🙏

  • @GDixon-ch3yl
    @GDixon-ch3yl ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Yall are precious Thank you for sharing your story.

  • @robinhaupt9119
    @robinhaupt9119 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Tipper! I couldn't imagine you had that in you but dang I respect you even more now. Love the story of your marriage, thank you for sharing.

  • @tinafitzpatrick9560
    @tinafitzpatrick9560 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Did anyone else see the hummingbird?? I saw it fly right up to the lens of camera right after she said they got married and lived with granny....so cool

  • @wraithconscience
    @wraithconscience ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Beautiful! The love and bond between you two is present in every moment! What a handsome couple you were and still are, even more so now. Funny story: Once, on the Tonight Show, Johnny Carson had a lady guest who had been married for 75 years. Having himself been married five times, Johnny had to ask her: "In all those years, did you ever think of divorce?" The audience laughed (at him). The lady guest became very indignant: "No! Never! Young man, in my day, a promise was a promise. In my day, we kept our word. I can swear that in seventy-five years of marriage, I have never once thought of divorce. Not once! ...Murder, yes, but never divorce!" God bless!

  • @blueprismquivers4540
    @blueprismquivers4540 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    These days everything seems fake or phony but inside all good people we love others who are real people. Even though we were raised in the Western States I have family from Arkansas and Missouri and enjoy the beautiful simple yet hard life that you two live. God bless you and your family for letting us know about your family history. ❤️

  • @stellasingleton7640
    @stellasingleton7640 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Your family is precious, and beautiful to watch. Thank you for sharing.

  • @jewelsmith5365
    @jewelsmith5365 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    You are a wonderful example of love and Godly marriage. Love watching your family. 🙏

  • @blaketatar1239
    @blaketatar1239 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You two aren’t old yet! Love your stories! It’s so great that you have such great memories and people to share them with. Looks like Katie followed Dad in having her own business. You two are a wonderful couple. Love your videos!!

  • @terrillschneider3778
    @terrillschneider3778 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We watched this last night and really appreciated the things you shared about love and faith Over our 52 years of marriage we have found the same things to be true and we are happy to have been able to have been able to share them through the generations of our family as we see you doing with yours
    May God continue to bless you with health and happiness and give you many more years together

  • @ruarifinn
    @ruarifinn ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I do so enjoy all of your videos but especially today. My only aunt worked at Champion in Hamilton, Ohio. And hearing you talk about your love story lifted my heart. We were married in 1974 when lots of folks talked about marriage was just a piece of paper. We talked it all through before we walked down the aisle and made our marriage our own. One hard and fast rule was even if the heat of the worst argument neither of us would ever talk about divorce. And we never did. Your story reminded me so much of ours. Matt reminds me so much of the man I married…quiet strength, lives true to his principles. A decade ago my husband collapsed while riding his bike and could not be revived. The next day I had a call from the fire department with a message from the man who called them when he saw him fall. That man wanted me to know that while waiting for the EMTs my husband just wanted to get home to his wife. He never did. That all was the definition of “bittersweet.” It was the worst call ever but with the sweet knowledge that I was the one he was thinking of.
    I hope you and Matt have so, so many more years together and that you will continue to share your popsicles and chats with us all.

    • @CelebratingAppalachia
      @CelebratingAppalachia  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'm so sorry you lost him! What love that he was only thinking of you!! So priceless. I'm glad you enjoyed this one!!

  • @kimsnow2645
    @kimsnow2645 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    What sweet story you make a lovely couple ,great parents and you play beautiful music much love and hugs and the lord’s blessing

  • @alannagilmore8982
    @alannagilmore8982 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I got married in April and we love watching you and Matt! Y’all are a shining example of what makes a marriage last and we follow y’all’s advice! Thanks for the story! I’m so excited to watch!

  • @gordonfarley8142
    @gordonfarley8142 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You two seem so genuine and honest. May you have many more years together.

  • @wranther
    @wranther ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Ms Tipper. you two have selected a wonderful location to tell of the story of you and Matt! While the trees around you have shed their life again for this season, there is that special quality to the tone of your laughter that speaks volumes to the breadth of your loving relationship! Seeing the way you two interact during what could be a very personal story is clearly reflected in the growth and development of your girls! Congratulations and many more fine days like this. -Bob...

  • @erincounts8209
    @erincounts8209 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’m glad you both turned those cars around! Isn’t it amazing that our lives are filled with these little moments in time that completely change everything?

  • @Gigi-mj8pl
    @Gigi-mj8pl ปีที่แล้ว +16

    LOVED your story!! Thanks so very much for sharing. I would STRONGLY encourage all who read this to ask YOUR parents and grandparents these questions. Sadly, I didn’t. My father took his life when I was 2 1/2 and my momma passed away when she was 52. Fortunately momma had lots of siblings(there were 9 children) so I was able to somewhat fill in the blanks that way. But there were things that even they didn’t know. Life is short….love on your people while you have them. Thanks sooooo much Tipper for sharing y’all’s lives and hearts.

    • @gereesorrow380
      @gereesorrow380 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I am sorry that you had such a difficult life. Our pain and suffering tends to make us strong and most of the time helps us to become a much better person.May God bless you.

  • @darleneholtrop4532
    @darleneholtrop4532 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Enjoyed this visit with ya'll so much! My marriage started out that same way, but I'm sad to say that the challenges and opportunities of the corporate world drew his heart away. Hearing you talk reminds me of my aunt and uncle who have that same joyful, relaxed companionship of a life-long love. May the LORD bless & keep you growing strong even as we all get old!

  • @gdstout
    @gdstout ปีที่แล้ว +7

    It's fun listening to you talk about the ins and outs of keeping a marriage going. Our story kind of parallels yours to an extent. We started out with much of nothing and November 5th we celebrated our 57th wedding anniversary. Wasn't a cake-walk for sure, but love, like people, tempers with age and becomes much fuller, like a good set of broken-in boots. :) We were married in 1965 by a preacher in Cumberland, Maryland, without much fanfare and raised two children (now 53 and 56). Where's the time go? We enjoy your presentations a lot, they are like us...down home and not showy. God bless you guys.

  • @yuvondaseal6736
    @yuvondaseal6736 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I have sat here with a smile on my face so big that my jaws are hurting. LOL. You have brought tears of joy to my eyes. I absolutely think the world of you two people. God had a plan..... it was meant to be. Thank you so much for sharing these Precious Memories with us. I cannot think of enough good words to tell you how happy this video has made me. I'm telling you , and I mean it from the bottom of my heart you , people feel like family.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ . A beautiful, beautiful memory.

  • @elizabethk6658
    @elizabethk6658 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Y'all are a treasure! Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful story, Tipper and Matt. Blessed Be!

  • @gramadonna6073
    @gramadonna6073 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you both for this video. We have been married for 56 years and also met on a blind date. The advice you gave about hanging in there is one of the most important things you said. The most important thing you said was to put God first in your marriage and honor Him. Y’all are precious and have raised two very fine young ladies. I really enjoy your videos and your girls videos. It is easy to see that God has truly blessed your family.

  • @Ohpnuts
    @Ohpnuts ปีที่แล้ว +8

    What a nice beautiful story. God saw that was a perfect match ...big hugs patsy

  • @mrs.g.9816
    @mrs.g.9816 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I love a good "how we met" story! I've heard many of them from my sisters and brothers, and I also treasure the memory of how my late husband and I got together. I didn't know him at all and he teased me about a huge art textbook I was reading for Art 101. Soon our first date was visiting the Albright Knox museum across the street from Buffalo State College, where we studied. I know that for a marriage to be a success, love and respect and a loving relationship with God must be there. I'm so glad you two are blessed with each other!

  • @staffordlee1430
    @staffordlee1430 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You guys are lovely. Thank you for sharing part of your story with us. In such crazy times when it seems like the country is so off track I for one am grateful for the yesteryear family values you exemplify. Your daughters are the proof you did it right:.)

  • @taintedlove202
    @taintedlove202 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    And Tipper, That truck story is hilarious!! You lil’ devil you…

  • @noahcount7132
    @noahcount7132 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Your story is fascinating, Matt and Tipper! Thanks for letting us viewers in on it. Advertising Matt's truck for sale as revenge for a broken heart was funny, but learning that the "glue" holding your marriage together is your common values, including mutual respect, and also your faith is an extremely powerful message. For virtually all my life I've heard "opposites attract" and have seen it disproved over and over, and have experienced the folly of it personally. Kudos to the two of you getting it right from the beginning and continuing to do it right.

  • @antoniafoster8264
    @antoniafoster8264 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Matt can’t remember anything! 😊 He’s so romantic! 😉

  • @eleanorlamont7375
    @eleanorlamont7375 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is a lovely story!

  • @Nawojczyk
    @Nawojczyk ปีที่แล้ว +5

    These are so peaceful to watch. I keep telling young folks they should sit and do a video history of their relatives. It’s so wonderful you are doing these as part of your legacy. My late mother’s family is all from Eastern Kentucky. These make me think of her.

  • @Jacabiem
    @Jacabiem ปีที่แล้ว +4


    Wish I’d been that smart back in my dating days Tipper. Hilarious and very creative. 😉

  • @williscooked
    @williscooked ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for sharing! I can relate to the unplanned twins situation when our toddler was 2. This really tested our marriage and even though we separated for 3 years. We have been married for 11 years with 3 children and are the best of friends. I stayed home with my 3 children and did exactly that, raised my children without leaving them with sitters like I was. My children are such good people and I think that is a reflection of how they’ve seen us together. Healthy marriage surrounded by blessings everyday. Forever grateful x

  • @janicescott6569
    @janicescott6569 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was sweet of your husband saying “pretty like you!”.

  • @maryf3219
    @maryf3219 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I really enjoyed this video. We don't always see you smile a lot in your videos, but through this whole video, you were smiling. And what a beautiful smile it is! Congratulations on having a great marriage of love and mutual respect. It's a rare thing these days. You know what it takes to keep it going. God bless you both.

  • @norencenelson8111
    @norencenelson8111 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It's great to know that we share an anniversary, August 27. Gail and I have been married for 57 years (I've go all the knuckle bumps to prove it). There have been some rough spots where we both felt like throwing in the the towel, but we kept on going. There was not a division of work, if it needed doing one of us did it, be that washing clothes, cooking meals, cleaning house and especially disciplining kids. Many times extra income was required, so we both worked part time jobs. I rebuilt wrecks, built log homes, painted houses, fixed plumbing, repaired houses and even huckstered apples in the fall. Gail taught school and then taught summer school for extra money. All the while we raise three solid citizens. People sometimes talk of renewing their wedding vows. We meant it the first time. I'd wager that you could have been a classmate of our daughter, Tipper. Love you guys

  • @InExcelsisDeo24
    @InExcelsisDeo24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Matt’s smile when you’re talking 😊😊😊

  • @CreachterZ
    @CreachterZ ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You won the lottery, bud. Y’all just kept molding. That, love, and respect seems to be the secret.

  • @frankendoll1455
    @frankendoll1455 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Such a beautiful story. 💜

  • @anitahessler1100
    @anitahessler1100 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you for sharing Tipper ❤️ Such a beautiful story! Look forward to hearing about the twins 💕

  • @connorbasile
    @connorbasile ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Thank you guys, for sharing this with us. I love sitting down and having the privilege of hearing peoples stories. Any type of story. And if someone’s willing to break out their old photo albums for me? Well put on a pot of coffee, cause I wanna look at every picture and hear the back story behind each one.😂 That’s one of the many treasures of this channel- the stories you and various others have shared with us.

  • @debrabates6727
    @debrabates6727 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    You two are blessed to have each other! God is blessing the commitment you have made to each other.