It was a simple, rather quiet affair, no big splash, no thousands of guests and catered dinner. There wasn’t a polka band or DJ spinning the top forty.
The next day there were no headlines on the front page of the papers, in fact only a small handful of people actually were aware of the event. But on that day, December 05, 1952, a monumental undertaking began. The odds were against this couple to start. It was exceedingly rare that a partnership of this type was to last for 50 years. It wasn’t always easy. Sometimes things were hard going, in fact downright difficult. Money was tight to start with. Obstacles came and obstacles were faced and dealt with.
But these two folks had something going for them that made all the difference. They had a determination that no matter what, they were going to succeed. They simply made up their minds to do whatever it took to make their marriage a success.
50 years later this couple is celebrating all those years of hard work and dedication. All the struggles they went through, now seem only a part of what has continually made them stronger throughout the years.
Had their relationship never been “tested” perhaps they would not have learned the valuable lessons that enabled them to be in a elite class of folks who reach that golden wedding anniversary. Had they given up when things got a little rough and the waters became choppy, as so many choose to do now a days, then it would have proved the struggles to be bigger than they were. But they didn’t give up. That determination to see things through to the end, no matter what the difficulty, has given them the right and privelege to say without a doubt, they truly are a success in life.
If there’s one outstanding quality my mom and dad have taught me, by example, it is once you are determined to do something worthwhile, never give in and never give up. So very few couples can enjoy having a 50th wedding anniversary.
My mom and dad are an inspiration to their children, their community, and I hope dear reader today to you. Because as we all know, that once we decide to do something worthwhile in our lives, it doesn’t always come easy. We all face numerous road blocks and hardships and struggles.
There are times when it would be a whole lot easier to just “throw in the towel” and give up on our dreams. There are times when we just don’t “feel” like doing what it takes to accomplish that next step on our journey. But for those of us who refuse to give in, the rewards far outweigh the prices we have to pay.
Running a business is not much different than having a successful marriage. They both take hard work, dedication, a vision for the future and a never say die attitude. They both take a total commitment.
I know things aren’t always easy in your own business. But I challenge you today to learn a lesson from my mom and dad. Let their success story be an inspiration to you when things get a bit rough and you may feel like giving in. You are bigger than the difficulties. I know you have that ability within you.
Thank you Bill and Dorothy Cole for being who you are and for what you have taught me.
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