Hal and Ruth Peterson

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Happy Valentine's Day everyone!! I hope your hearts are filled with love for all the good people in your lives today! Today I am celebrating the Petersons, who have shared 70...SEVENTY!!...Valentine's Days together. They are everything I hope I am when I am on my 70th year of marriage.I see them biking together still, and gardening together still. When I went to their home, Ruth was making dinner, slicing strawberries and setting them on their identical dinner plates. Ruth said her memory was too poor to participate, so Hal wrote all of these endearing answers. What an amazing couple.
The dates and details!
What are your names? 
Hal Wendell and Ruth Lundgreen Peterson
When did you meet?
We were introduced by my friend's girlfriend in the 1940's
In 8 words or less, describe where or how you met. 
While driving in Monroe, my friend's girlfriend had us stop the car and she brought back her friend and introduced us.
What was your first date?
We dated by mail while I served in the military service in Germany
When were you married? 
9/6/1949
Where were you married? 
Manti Temple
How many children do you share? 
We were blessed with 5 sons
Getting to Know You!
When and/or how did you know you wanted to marry each other?
I had very special feelings for the young girl from our first introduction.
What is something that your spouse does (something they may not even realize!) that makes your heart skip a beat and brings you joy.
Just watching her wash dishes or laughing and playing with our children
What did you love about your spouse in the beginning that you still love about them now?
Just watching her walk and play.
Other than your children, what is an accomplishment you are your spouse are proud of?
Our calling to serve two missions and serving in the Manti Temple
What is one of your favorite dates you've been on as a couple?
Loading up our 5 sons and our dog, Sandy, and going into the desert rock hounding.
What's the best gift you've received from your spouse?
After 4 years of courting, she finally said Yes
Why Marriage Rocks
What's one thing you love to talk about when you have nothing pressing to talk about?
We feel very comfortable just being close together and only speaking of any thing that happens to pop into the mind
Tell us about a trial you have faced together and how you feel you were successful in overcoming it, or what you have learned during it.
We have had many and nearly fatal accidents and illness. The scariest probably that of cancer.
What makes your marriage unique?
Whatever we do we always try to do it together--from shopping to rock hounding, doctor visits, attending activities. We both feel lost if the other is missing.
What are advantages of marriage?
I have a cook, nurse, confidant, lover, comforter, or actually a permanent helpmeet.
What blessings have come into your life because of marriage?
I never had life goals except having playtime. After marriage I now knew I wanted the responsibility of a family.
What miracles have you experienced together?
I think our first born son. I could hardly believe I was now a father. What a miracle!!
Advice
What's a practice or routine you've established that keeps your marriage healthy?
We started marriage with myslef, a priesthood holder, offering our evening prayer. The has been a constant in our life since.
What's one principle you think is important in a healthy marriage?
Prayer is a constant need in marriage, along with a goodnight kiss.
What is a positive influence on your marriage when things get hard?
We have a good discussion--not an argument. After all is over, all is forgotten.
If you had time to talk to newlyweds, what would your greatest piece of advice be?
Forget about the I, ME, MINE and work on the US, WE and OURS. Also work on giving more and expecting less. Say I Love You!
If you need a little marriage recharge, what's your trick?
Give a hug, squeeze, and a kiss. Say I Love You!
As you look into the future, what do you see that will help keep your marriage strong?
Always be there for support, encouragement, help and love.
What's the secret of a happy marriage?
Being a genuine helpmeet, or meet all your companions needs.
What is a simple marital practice you would share with a friend who may say they are facing challenges in their marriage?
Get down on our knees and pray together, thinking of how I can help my loved one.

"...And because of meekness and lowliness of heart cometh the visitation of the Holy Ghost, which Comforter filleth with hope and perfect love, which love endureth by diligence unto prayer, until the end shall come, when all the saints shall dwell with God" (Moroni 8:26, emphasis added).

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