Ron and Judy Hamblin

 Cutest song and poem that Ron and Judy wrote to each other for their 50th wedding anniversary!!

Ron and Judy are working on their 52nd year of marriage! They are such a good match for each other. I hope that after I have been married for 50 years I am as beautiful as Judy. I think that her beauty has remained so prominently because of the love and adoration Ron has shown her during their life together. Another thing I admire about the Hamblins is their selfless investment in other people. They are always finding ways to give back!

The dates and details!

What are your names? 

Ron and Judy Hamblin

When did you meet?

1961-Kanab High School

In 8 words or less, describe where or how you met. 

Judy: Roadshow performance Ron: When she walked into class in the old KHS band room, the class went still and so did my heart

What was your first date? 

High School Jr. Prom. He got me a white orchid corsage. He was Prom King

When were you married? 

7/01/1967

Where were you married? 

St. George Temple

How many children do you share? 

We had 2 sons and 2 daughters. Our little son passed away. We raised 3 children.

Getting to Know You!

When and/or how did you know you wanted to marry each other?

We dated for 2 years before he went on a mission for 2 years. Our hearts "grew founder" while he was gone--We wanted to be together forever when he got home.

What is something that your spouse does (something they may not even realize!) that makes your heart skip a beat and brings you joy.

Judy-When his car drives up my heart skips a beat
Ron-Same

What did you love about your spouse in the beginning that you still love about them now?

Judy-Ron's talents-trumpet, guitar and his humor
Ron-Judy's skin, the care she shows for others, the fact that she doesn't judge others on physical appearance, the care she takes of our kids and grandkids

Other than your children, what is an accomplishment you are your spouse are proud of?

We have stayed together-married for 51 years. Our careers-Ron teaching and Judy Real Estate Business

What is one of your favorite dates you've been on as a couple?

For our 20th anniversary we went on a 10-day river trip down the Grand Canyon. Amazing scenery and time spent together.

What's the best gift you've received from your spouse?

Judy-A recording of his songs, some he wrote
Ron-My guitar she bought me

Why Marriage Rocks

What's one thing you love to talk about when you have nothing pressing to talk about?

We talk about where we want to travel and make plans to do so.

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.

Our differences in what we like to do together-we compromise. Which means that we allow each other pace to do our own things.

What makes your marriage unique?

That we can be so different and still stay married and have a full complete life.

What are advantages of marriage?

Having a partner to share life's experiences. Each bringing qualities to make 2 halves a whole. Learning to use our individual differences to compliment each other.

What blessings have come into your life because of marriage?

Our children and grandchildren. A steady peace and fullness.

What miracles have you experienced together?

There are so many. Some "small" happenings that saved Ron's life from lymphatic melanoma in 1970. It'd seem that everytime we moved or thought about where to live or where to teach the way was always prepared for us. Truly, He does go before us, angles surround us to bear us up and He is our rear guard. "He's gotcher Bach."

Advice

What's a practice or routine you've established that keeps your marriage healthy?

Separate vacations

What's one principle you think is important in a healthy marriage?

Tolerance. Caring--"I don't care how much you know until I know how much you care!"

What is a positive influence on your marriage when things get hard?

Scriptures taught to us by the Holy Ghost

If you had time to talk to newlyweds, what would your greatest piece of advice be?

Ron to men-If you're comfortable go turn the thermostat up 

Judy-Accept each other for who they are. Don't try to change them to fit your expectations.

If you need a little marriage recharge, what's your trick?

Don't know as we've needed one. We are happy when we are together and we're happy when we "do our own thing".

As you look into the future, what do you see that will help keep your marriage strong?

Daily scripture studying and pondering

What's the secret of a happy marriage?

Love, Acceptance, Admiration, Attention

What is a simple marital practice you would share with a friend who may say they are facing challenges in their marriage?

Don't worry that you "have nothing in common". That can be the means of making you each complete and whole, wanting nothing, which is the scriptural definition on perfection. Remember women were made from a man. They are a higher being than man, who was made from dirt! Women are more refined. It's the natural man who is an enemy to God.

"Divine love is perfect, infinite, enduring, and universal. The full flower of divine love and our greatest blessings from that love are conditional—predicated upon our obedience to eternal law. I pray that we may qualify for those blessings and rejoice forever" (Russell M. Nelson, Divine Love, 2003).