What I truly admire about you, Sandra, is your openness to change and to letting others into your heart, even at an age when most people (myself included--and I'm pushing 70 in October, not 80!) have kind of given up and accepted that the rest of my life will be pretty lonely. You have kept pushing for companionship and mutual caring into the future and I respect your bravery. May all your future days be filled with love. 💞
Meryl? I have been VERY!!!! SINGLE!!! for 12 years now. It's quite enjoyable, I must say. I "resisted" my single-hood for the first three or four years and dated every Lizard (posing as a man) that you could ever imagine possibly existed. Talk about "looking for a nurse with a purse"!?!???!? I never even knew so many "creeps" existed out there. I was very thirsty for a boyfriend from 2010 (when I divorced) until about 2014 (my last date who ended up being married with children and trying to find someone to be his lifelong mistress:-/). Trust me when I tell you that if you don't mind just being happy with having "fur -babies" and other single female friends? Single life is actually pretty amazing and wonderful 👍. I found the secret to never feeling lonely is to cultivate friendships with other (like minded) single women 😁.
You have resigned yourself to being lonely..🥺💔 I have noticed that some women are best suited when in a committed relationship. Others, do best by themselves. I have such a friend. In 2012, I met two young at heart eighty + year olds who had recently tied the knot 🪢 (married within six months after first meeting). They both knew it was right. When the important things are in place, ie issues of faith n finances, there's no reason time to delay. If a significant one isn't in the radar, make life sweet with friends n furry ones. One more thought, keep in mind there are many women out there who although married are very lonely. Learning to be content in all circumstances is a lofty goal. 💕
Thank you, Sandra, for sharing. My beloved husband died 23 years ago, and I have yet to meet a man with whom I connect well. I'm content in my life as a widow, yet freely admit I miss the companionship and friendship of a good man. God bless and watch over you and your handsome husband. 😊
Hello Vicki how are you doing today?.....i'm happy for Sandra tho....i'm a widower been single for a couple of years now...Vicki i hope you are enjoying the show?
Don't merge your money. You each have profits from the sale of houses, you can each put half into new home. It is always better to stay financially independent. I have been remarried for 26 years and for the first 10 we were working and each put half into monthly bills. We retired and all my retirement money went to bills, I had to work part time to have any spending money, he had more money than me, yet we never fully merge our money. Now, due to my health we are living apart so I can be close to Duke University Hospital, he would not come with me. He gave me my half of the house so I could buy something here. Money issues can really tear apart a relationship, be careful.
Love Tennessee!!! I love Florida also but only for short times. I think you should make your home in Tennessee!!!! Love ❤ you, have a great future!!!!!!!!
Denise, I am so very sorry that this happened to you. Hightsight really is 20/20. I am a new widow with absolutely no intentions of ever having another relationship. I am soon to be 75 and have learned so much from helping widows at the VA. Some of the stories would bring you to tears. These were women whose husband's had schemed them out of so much money during their long marriages. Sadly, these widows had no idea until their husbands passed away. Their dedicated trust in their husbands failed them. They ended up with nothing. I would never tell a new man in my life anything about my finances. NEVER!! Some will respond with, "It's all about trusting each other." No it's not, it's all about protecting yourself and your assets.
First of all, Congratulation to you and Bill on your wedding! It blew me away but in a good way! I am so happy for you both! And btw, I could listen to you talk and talk for hours! You have a special way of telling your story and I enjoy every second of it! Wow! You're married! Yay! So glad that you found your love! Blessing to you both!
I'm happy dating online worked out for you. I'm 59.5 and I find that online dating for the older men can be a playground for the toxic. They are all nice at first, then you understand why they choose to go online. The enormous amount of attention they can receive and the ability to deceive and reinvent themselves. I have nothing good to say about it except the very young seem to have better success
OMG, are you kidding me!!?? You wanted him to leave after ONE day and now you are going to marry him??? What were you thinking? I am 72, I have been on 2 dating sites and have had no luck at all. I am considered very attractive and intelligent, I am a retired R.N. I think that after 50 and especially after 60 men are just not interested anymore in us! The ones that are, I wouldn't consider if they were the last man on earth. I have been very happily single for 21 years after 2 divorces. It will take a lot for me to get used to being with a man every day. The thought of it makes my skin crawl, actually. Sometimes we are better off alone without all the drama. If I want companionship I have my dog or girlfriends!!!
I’m listening to this for a second time. I noticed you said you remarried quickly after your first divorce. How did you meet Larry? I’ve met many men through Plenty of Fish dating site. After a few dates their true colors come out and they weren’t for me. I met, unbeknownst to me until later, a married man on Christian Mingle. Since 2018 I’ve chosen not to date unless God places someone in my path. Best wishes on your future
Congratulations, Sandy and Bill! I love that even when you’re pushing 80 life is still exciting and evolving. Selling both your homes and beginning a new life together in Florida sounds like a dream come true! Wishing you and Bill many wonderful and happy years together. ♥️🌴
As a woman who is turning 60 on August 11. I am not in a hurry to marry. I'm so comfortable being not married. Glad you are happy. But hope you settled the finances prior. Cause that can cause problems down the road. 🙌 Girl so fast 😭. I understand but be safe.
Wow, what a beautiful backdrop! Sandra, I am thrilled for you. Wishing you and Bill the very best in health and happiness. Looking forward to following you both on your new adventures in life x
Congrats to you, way to go! I was 80 when I married 3 yrs ago. I met a former high school guy at a reunion. A widower for 10 years, I was only 2 years. I needed someone to care for me..and he does. Sometimes tooo much...lol. it's nice not to be alone. Stay happy.
Hello Josephine how are you doing today?...wow it's a good thing you finally find love...i'm a widower i pray to find a better woman soonest...i hope you are enjoying the show?
Wow !! Be very careful ! If he makes you happy or fills a void.. make sure you get to “know him know him”. Seasoned humans are set in their ways & change is often difficult. Congrats
Congratulations on your marriage!!! Just wanted to say that I am a Christian and have done yoga for forty years. They are not mutually exclusive at all. Just needed to express that😊
Sandra its nice to know at your age and mine that there are still good eligible men out there. I am glad you found someone and you have a partner to do fun things with. Life is to short to be alone all the time. I have been married 48 years and we still date so it is nice. Hugs, Barb
Sandra. I have to share this with you - GOD lead me to you. My soul so desperately needed a Christ centered person to speak wisdom and encouragement. I have now watched a number of your videos - and can’t stop. Especially when you pray and read scripture and make reference to GOD, Jesus, and The Holy Spirit. Where my situation isn’t from my spouse passing away, it is from my marriage passing away after 30 years. There are days that I’m great but there are more days where I’m not sure about tomorrow … if that makes sense. I don’t know how to move forward and find myself in a place I NEVER dreamed of being mentally and psychologically. I ALWAYS prided myself in being strong, but this has shaken me to my core. I needed you. GOD showed me your video and I have a peace (that you know all about) because I know HE lead me to you and your videos. To speak to me through you! Thank you for sharing and giving yourself. Congratulations on your marriage! GOD is so good.
I have been waiting for your story, and after watching your videos, I decided to join a dating site. I live in Tennessee also., and i was amazed at how many churches there are here. I hope that you adjust well to your life together, and you continue to be compatible. Praying together, and reading God's word is a woonderful beginning. Congratulations!
When I saw this video, and started watching and you revealed within the first couple minutes that you got married, I hollered, 'oh my God!' Wow, is He FAITHFUL to those who wait on Him or what? Thank you Jesus for this testimony you have given to Bill and Sandra. What I admire most Sandra is that you were never so tied to the outcome of being married, you didn't hold too tightly, you kept your hands open, submitting to God, therefore there was nothing that He had to pry away from you. He saw your heart and your willingness to obey Him, your desire to honor Him, so here you are now, God brought back Bill to your life for a beautiful love story. What a testimony! Congratulations to you both
@cbebop5? If Sandra and Bill's story is not a testimony to those who are "trusting in the Lord with all thine heart" (Proverbs 3:5-6), then I don't know what is. I have been watching this channel since its inception and I am OVER JOYED to see such a wonderful love story come to pass. Many blessings to this glorious, God-loving couple ❤️. The goodness of our Lord never ceases to amaze and inspire me.
Congratulations! So happy for you both! I live in Brentwood, TN. Maybe this will give Cindy of Palm Springs continued hope. Best wishes for a wonderful life.
Oh my goodness Sandra. Blessings, and love to you. I'm so happy for you and Bill. The Lord is with you, and I have no doubt that you two will have a wonderful life together...Love in Christ
It’s great that God gave you discernment for these men on the dating sites. Online dating is rife with narcissists and I think one big clue is how fast they try to get serious.
I'm watching for the second time this episode about your dating site adventure ... I'm trying to follow your lead! And I love Smith Wigglesworth that you just referenced! I hope to find a "Bill"!
Oh Sandra, I am sooo Proud for You! You Deserve to be Happy! I am sooo Proud you found such a Great , Sweet Christian Man to Share your Life with! We all need Some one To Love & Share our Lives With! I have been a Widow for 2 Years & it’s not Easy! We all need Love & someone to Share our L with! I Wish You & Your Husband a Life Filled with Love & Happiness! You Look sooo Happy, You are just Glowing! God’s Blessings on Both of You! ❤️🙏😇
Sandy, I'm so happy that you found your love!!!! Hearing you talk about your husband back when you wasn't so sure about him, told me that he was someone special!!! I pray that you have a great marriage. Thank you for scripture. ❤
Hi Sandra, This is the 2nd video I’ve watched on your channel. The first was about Bill, and your wedding being cancelled. What a surprise hearing you two finally got married. I can tell you’re a genuine and sweet woman, and so happy for you & Bill. I also found love later in life. It is possible, and everyone deserves to be happy, at any age ! ☺️💜☺️
Congratulations my sweet friend! Why is it so easy to love a man named Bill? Hold onto each other tightly...and together you can endure any storm. My love to you, Susan & Dez
What a great story. I too am a widow and 70yr old. Dating is hard and i hate it. But you have the happy ending i pray for. Thank you for encouragement!
Wow, that's some story. Wishing the best for you and hope the love you are feeling in your new marriage is infinite. I am happy for you but I do hope you are protecting the assets you had prior to your marriage.
Sandra, I feel that God blessed you and your new husband. I am so happy for you. You are full of a glowing spirit and joy of Christ! I enjoy watching you so much.
I love to hear you tell your stories. Congratulations on getting married 🌷🙏. I look forward to hearing more adventures about your life journey’s. Many prayers for a happy and fulfilled marriage.
Congratulations 🍾 it’s great that you found someone. Many years of happiness together. Never leave anything unspoken about your feelings. Don’t stay quiet, time is passing by…..I like that Bill was very determined and he kept overcoming all the hurdles. That’s a good sign, if a man isn’t that into you, they wouldn’t do any of that! CONGRATS! BILL GOT THE “LITTLE BLONDE!” 💕 👰♀️ 👱♀️ check out The Villages in Florida! Near Tampa, amazing community! Very active! Beautiful homes
God bless you sweetie, I’m sooooo happy for you! Just love your videos, I’m 70 year old widow maybe the lord will bring a wonderful man in my life too. ( however I’m not looking ) Im to independent, but would love a male friend . The Lord works in mysterious ways! Again I’m so happy you beautiful lady !
Wishing you well. For myself, I have no desire to get married ..my husband had a massive stroke in 2006 and died in 2014.. I was his caregiver until he got too sick and then he went into a nursing home but after work and before work and on the weekends I was always there for him and I have no regrets. I’m happy and content the way I am.. May God bless you and I hope everything works out for the best❣️❣️🐶Otis and me~Massachusetts
@@Sandrabrownhappinesspast60 You are quite welcome ❤️❤️I am a Christian woman, my husband was saved also, and I do applaud you for not wanting anybody else but a saved Christian man🙏 I will put you on my prayer list.
Your video just popped up in my feed and I am so glad it did. I just lost my husband November 15th, 2021. He was a wonderful Christian man. I miss him but I miss the love he had for me, such a tangible thing that is now gone. I keep moving forward, I have a wonderful church, friends, neighbors. I am very thankful for the 44 years I had but I don't even know what I want. So I am waiting it seems to heal enough to know what I want. Your little bible lesson was spot on. There is too much thinking that God is "trying to teach us something" when really we need to be fighting the enemy. When Jesus was on this earth he healed all that were sick and oppressed. He never once said "I can't heal you because I am trying to teach you something". Thank you for taking the time to post this video.
I'm so happy for you!!! Congratulations! God is so good! I'm a widow pushing 60 after 33 yrs of marriage. I pray I find love again! ❤️ I wish happiness everyday for you and Bill!! I love your channel and you're such a light and joy for me!! Many blessings to come your way!
Congratulations…I’m very happy for you and Bill. You both sound like such sweet and caring people. God bless you both, wishing you years of joy, love and happiness.❤️
Congratulations on your marriage and I admire your courage. I am a 73 year old Christian woman, born and raised in Indianapolis. I have been practicing Yoga for 27 years. I don't know what I would do without my Yoga. My father was born and raised in Clarkville TN and I have spent time there. It is a lovely city and it has grow so much in the last few decades. I have been single for decades but I have never tried meeting potential partners on dating sites. After hearing your story, perhaps I will give it a try. God Bless Your Marriage
Good for you Sandra. I’m so happy for you!! I’ve been following you and I had a feeling somehow you would end up with him in the long run. That is awesome!! New life for both of you in Florida. Your blouse is so pretty. You remind me a bit of my beautiful Mom. She was so young at heart and spiritual. She taught me well. Thank you for the reading. 🙏
Congratulations Sandra !!! Your Bill sounds like a wonderful man !!! I am so very happy for you !! Watching your video made me cry. Hearing about you reaching out to find a companion to share your life with made me weep for missing my sweet Rich. We were married for 41 & 1/ 2 years and he was such a wonderful Christian man.. I lost him suddenly 7 years ago and although my life is full with children, grandchildren, family & friends, the hole that was left in my heart will never be filled. I am also a Christian and I know the Lord sees my tears. My heart desires no other man but my sweet Rich and I miss so much the hugs and kisses and the thought that when he looked at me, he thought I was pretty. Am so thankful for my faith which assures me I will see him again. May God richly bless you & Bill with many years of happy, healthy adventures together !!! 💕
Praying for you.. I'm a young widowed Baptist Pastors wife from Georgia.. my heart will always belong to the Pastor.. he was the love of my life.. I'm so sorry for your loss..🙏🙏🙏💙💙💙
@@Candice-1989 Sorry for your loss😥. The Lord gives perfect peace to those whose faith is firm. Wishing you comfort and peace ❤️ as you continue to heal🙏.
@@rosecrow810 thank you , amen . God is my strength. I also lost our adopted son , he took his own life June 5th was a year ago... thank you again.💙💙🙏🙏🙏🙌🙌🙌
The problem with long distance relationships is when you finally meet face to face, you’re forced to be together, especially if the accommodations are to stay in the same house. That’s a very uncomfortable situation when you haven’t had a real in-person dating period. Happy it all worked for you!
Hello JT how are you doing today?.....I'm happy for Sandra may God bless their union....well i totally agree with what you said but we all need to find love...i hope you are enjoying the show?
Congratulations to you both🥂🍾, Tennessee is beautiful especially in the Fall, so many colours of the trees. I have friends who moved 7-8 months ago from Jacksonville, Fl to MS. They adored Jacksonville, close to the beach, and few miles from airport! I'm so happy for you two, we want to meet him soon on video. God Bless you and Bill 🙏🙏
New subscriber here. Congratulations! I'm 64 and I've been single for almost six years now. I went to a family BBQ and everyone was coupled up but me. Very lonely feeling. I was on Zoosk for awhile but gave up after a few months and hid my profile. I'm going to reactivate it and really put my all into finding that special person before the holidays roll around! Thank you for sharing your story!
Congratulations! Happy that you found love! I have been widowed for 7 yrs. I lost my husband who was my childhood honey. I've been told that I need a companion but I just can't do that, it does get lonely at times though, I'm just too shy. But I wish you both much happiness! May God continue to bless you💕
Congratulations. I am so happy for you and your new husband. I am 62 years old and by hearing your story it gives me inspiration to put myself on Zoosk too.
And Andrew Wommack too! He is wonderful and a great teacher! Have been to conferences at Charis in Colorado Springs! Looks like we are both spirit-filled Christians and sisters in the Lord….wonderful! Enjoy your new life!!! God bless you & your husband!!!
I am So Happy for You Lovely Lady. I'm a 54 year old Widow as My Husband passed away suddenly a little over a year ago. I get lonely sometimes but It is good to know that it is never too late to fall in Love again. God Bless You & Your New Love!
Hello Serendipity how are you doing today?....I'm glad she find love at last it's a good thing she did..i pray i find love soonest been a widower for a couple years now....i hope you enjoyed her story?
***God bless & watch over you, Sandy. That was very fast, but it was no secret that you really wanted to be married. Marriage seems like your life's work. Good luck in Florida. I found the glasses, with the info you sent. Lovely. Thanks so much 💞🎂✝️
So very happy for you two. So many changes for all (Sandra, your sister, too). Tennessee is beautiful but I am sure you will do well in Florida, too. ❤🩹❤🧡
Oh Sandra I am so glad to hear you say you made it clear you wanted a 'Christian man,' I have said the same thing for a long time and people keep asking me why? You summed it up - to pray with me, read the bible with me, worship with me. Thank you for your encouragement, I will hold on to the desires of my heart - a Christian man to be equally yoked with. God richly bless your union and grant you many happy years of marriage.
Congratulations That's why God made us, for man and woman to be together. God bless both of you and all. Keep praying everyone 🙏 ❤ P.S. yes we must have boundaries. Thank you ever so much for your advice, I never was taught properly. I'm 53yrs old and I've been married 3 times. I call them practice runs.
Congratulations Sandy I lost my husband of 46 years a couple of years ago. He had brain cancer, 2 surgery chemo and radiation. Within 11mo. He was gone. He was almost 8 years older than me. I don't know that I will ever remarry. I have a lot of my own health issues that I don't want to put on anyone. I can take care of myself but I have a lot of bad days I have Fibromyalgia and Rheumatoid arthritis. I don't think I want to burden anyone. My husband took good care of me until he couldn't. Im not sure someone else would be as understanding. I live with my daughter and her family. Im very Happy for you all.
You are a brave gal. I'm glad you found a good person and did not end up a statistic. I'm terrified of dating sites. Yet I've been married almost 50 years so I don't need to worry about dating sites. If something happens and I get left behind, I will get a dog or a cat. :-) When we got married (I was very young....too young...) the minister told us to each give 90% and expect 10%. It sounds like that may be how it is going for you. :-) You found each other in a vast ocean. Don't change him and don't let him change you. Perhaps sometimes you will change together for the greater good, but stay true to yourself and each other. Who knows, maybe someday you will be celebrating your 50th. Who's to say what the future brings. You could be 'pushing 130' someday. 🙂
Congratulations, I’m happy for you. He sounds like a very nice man. What a gorgeous background! I know that if I lived there seeing beautiful surroundings, I too would lift my hands and praise the Lord. You see the Lord in nature.
Congratulations to you and Bill may God bless you with many many years.your absolutely beautiful inside and out.i love listening to you and your life stories. I'm newly widowed but for me they'll never be another one,I was married to my high school sweetheart 1965 I was 15 he was 17 so you see how I could never love another.im very happy for you 🙏❤️🙏
I'm so glad that you found each other. Loneliness is a difficult way to live.and now you have found someone to love and be loved by. I wish you the very best for your future together, Stay close to God because he will lead you along.
So glad I listened to you today. I love listening to anyone who loves sharing their faith. Obviously God has blessed your life. He is so faithful. Tomorrow my husband and I celebrate our 29th wedding anniversary. We met when we were in our late 40's. God has blessed our life. He has walked us through all the joys of having grandchildren, on and on. Ten years ago we went through the most difficult time of my life ~ my oldest son went home to be with Jesus. God has been our constant comfort and presence in our life. With God, all things are possible and trusting Him is the most important thing we can do. Thank you for your testimony of meeting your husband. God takes care of us as we are aging ~ that is His promise.
Hi, I so enjoyed listening to your love story ❤️ He sounds like a keeper and a great companion for you. It sounds like you both went through some hard times so I wish you much happiness in the future. You both deserve it! Hugs, Dolores 🥰
Sandra, thanks so much for sharing your beautiful story with us. I agree with everything said above by Baking Diva. Congratulations!! Also, just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed seeing all your artwork - you are really quite talented. Very impressive. Thank you, and enjoy your new life!! 💞💕💞
I live and am from Crossville. Im 78 and I don’t think I would ever want another man . I think it’s great that there are folks like you that can go on after your mate dies, but I kind of feel free now. I loved my husband dearly but for the first time in my life I can do want I want to,,,not what someone else expects me to do. I like your utube….God bless
Oh, Sandra, I am so so happy for you! You are absolutely radiant, looking happy, content, and in love.🥰 Thank you for sharing this chapter of your life with us- I’m sure that you are giving hope and confidence to other widows.😌 Cool that you got to visit the Ark Encounter and Creation Museum- my daughter and her family just went last week- they loved it! What an exciting time for you, God is so good to us… thanks again for sharing your adventures!
Congratulations to you and Bill! I thank the Lord for bringing you together! I’m so happy for both of you, to have each other to live this life together, for Gods glory. Numbers 6:24-26 ♥️
Congratulations on your new marriage. I enjoyed this video, I really needed to hear the part about resisting the devil, The part about God not ordaining everything satan does and we let the devil , Bless you sister in Christ.