‘They Were Just Pillars in the Community’
Arkansas Couple Celebrates 84 Years of Marriage
Breitbart,
by
Elaine Mallon
Original Article
Posted By: ladydawgfan,
10/1/2023 12:46:59 AM
Arwilda, 98, and Cleovis, 102, Whiteside have 12 children and share 84 years of marriage — making them the longest-married couple in Arkansas.
Their secret to a long and happy marriage?
“Pray,” Arwilda Whiteside told USAToday. “Know how to get on your knees, and get you a bible because that bible is going to have to take you through all kinds of storms.”
The couple first met when Arwilda was nine and Cleovis was 13 years old at a fork in a road. Cleovis had a special needs step brother named Elmo who would often approach young ladies and grab for their hands.
Reply 1 - Posted by:
smokincol 10/1/2023 1:10:09 AM (No. 1566628)
it seems that God has already given them all that they needed / wanted in this life and for people of today, that is a rarity,
may God give them many more years together and then eternity with Him and the Lord Jesus in the only place most people find real, true peace. because that surely is where they are going
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Reply 2 - Posted by:
Timber Queen 10/1/2023 1:22:38 AM (No. 1566636)
FTA: “Children that grow up in healthy, stable, two-parent households do so much better,”Arwilda said. “Married people do better financially, they’re healthier, they live longer, and their mental health is better … We think it’s important to highlight this traditional family value of marriage, just to show how important it is for our society.”
God has blessed this faithful couple with fruitful lives to give this life-giving testimony in our troubled times. The love story of Cleovis and Arwilda is from a land far away and a time long ago, but their faith and love is timeless and everlasting. God is good and always giving us signs of His Love at work in His world. Remember, the Battle has already been won by the Cross and Resurrection; we are only fighting the rear-guard hold outs.
Gob Bless Cleovis and Arwilda, their children, and their children's children, and their children.
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Reply 3 - Posted by:
jayjeti 10/1/2023 3:39:45 AM (No. 1566667)
Back then people could marry a lot younger and it was not taboo. My mother was married when she was 15-years-old. She's 88 now, that husband long dead. It was good to see her spreading the word about the Bible.
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Reply 4 - Posted by:
Flyball Dogs 10/1/2023 4:57:49 AM (No. 1566692)
A testimony to God’s grace.
Thank you for posting. (Wouldn’t you like to know them!)
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Reply 5 - Posted by:
WhamDBambam 10/1/2023 6:14:02 AM (No. 1566705)
Remember this lovely couple when the MFM starts running its endless racial violence loops.
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Reply 6 - Posted by:
seamusm 10/1/2023 7:39:53 AM (No. 1566730)
My day has been made better by this 'news' - infinitely better than near everything else I'll read
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Reply 7 - Posted by:
red1066 10/1/2023 8:56:40 AM (No. 1566796)
They look pretty darn good for their age. I guess that's what happens when you have a good marriage. Bless them both.
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Reply 8 - Posted by:
TXknitter 10/1/2023 11:53:42 AM (No. 1566933)
What a remarkable testimony this sweet couple has to demonstrate the faithfulness of God to their family, community and the world. They look wonderfully healthy too! Many thanks to the poster!!
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Reply 9 - Posted by:
Rumblehog 10/1/2023 12:46:06 PM (No. 1566976)
God has blessed them mightily, and as a result, their blessing overflowed into their family, and their community. This is exactly what God has promised every person who BELIEVES in His Son, Jesus Christ, studies His Word, and follows His Plan for his/her life.
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Reply 10 - Posted by:
Sully 10/1/2023 2:14:37 PM (No. 1567041)
“Pray,” Arwilda Whiteside told USAToday. “Know how to get on your knees, and get you a bible because that bible is going to have to take you through all kinds of storms.”
He's 102 and she's 98. He's robbing the cradle! LOL
God bless these two!
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Reply 11 - Posted by:
nwcudagal 10/1/2023 3:41:32 PM (No. 1567076)
God bless this couple. My Mom was also 14 when she married my Dad.
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