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  • čas přidán 11. 07. 2024
  • Many have been asking for this story, and today I decided was the perfect time to share it. How Mr. Smith and I met, all those years ago.
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Komentáře • 318

  • @barbaracarlson1331
    @barbaracarlson1331 Před 25 dny +12

    My hubby and I had a romance through the mail! He was drafted into the Army and stationed in South Korea. We married shorty after his return. This brought back so many memories. We have celebrated 58 years of marriage this year

  • @ronsroka6553
    @ronsroka6553 Před 25 dny +18

    I remember you and your wonderful family when you were stationed at Ft Bragg - many many years ago. We had some great times together. I still have a casserole carrier you made for me and I cherish it. We are now in our seventies and you still hold a special place in my heart. Blessings to all of you- Lorna

    • @CosmopolitanCornbread
      @CosmopolitanCornbread  Před 23 dny +4

      Awww, thank you so much Lorna! It's funny, you actually came to mind not that long ago. I wondered how you were doing. I am touched that you still have the casserole carrier. ❤

    • @ronsroka6553
      @ronsroka6553 Před 21 dnem

      @@CosmopolitanCornbread Thank you- continue to be you

  • @dancnluc1
    @dancnluc1 Před 25 dny +23

    What a beautiful story! I love stories like that.
    My dad was from the South and stationed in PA in the Army. He ask my mom to marry him the first day he meet her. Less then a year they did marry. He passed away right before their 50th anniversary!

  • @pattigsbh4392
    @pattigsbh4392 Před 25 dny +16

    Very sweet story that debunks today's issues of living together to make sure you are compatible.
    Thank y'all for your service. I am a retired military wife married 40 years. God has blessed us greatly with grace to stay together through it all. Blessings to you both for more memorable time together until our time on earth is done❤🙏

  • @sharonlatour6230
    @sharonlatour6230 Před 25 dny +8

    So sweet! Thank you Constance. May you and Mr. Smith have many more blessed years together!

  • @donnamullins2089
    @donnamullins2089 Před 25 dny +13

    What a leap of faith. Letters are powerful and the anticipation of a weekly or daily letter expressing ones private thoughts. Glad the right guy received your first note. Thanks for your story.

  • @nancyumberger829
    @nancyumberger829 Před 25 dny +9

    What a wonderful story! Your grandchildren will treasure this one day!

  • @donnac1902
    @donnac1902 Před 25 dny +8

    How sweet. Letter writing can be so romantic.

  • @NammaCathie
    @NammaCathie Před 25 dny +7

    A wonderful and Beautiful story. Reminds me a little of my grandparents story. They wrote many letters and only saw each other in person 3 times before they married. They had 6 children and married over 60 years. I don't recall exactly now. And my grandpa was 28 when they married and grandma was 17. ❤ I just love hearing love stories.

  • @joellenbroetzmann9053
    @joellenbroetzmann9053 Před 25 dny +8

    What an amazing story! Both my husband and I were born in MN, but lived in WI. We have spent about 15 years time in AL and SC because he worked in tire manufacturing and the WI plant he worked at for over 20 years closed. Now retired and married 53 years in 2 weeks, we are back in WI where we can walk on water. I think our amazing Lord and Heavenly Father picked you both out to be together and you both heeded His direction for your life! My mom and gramdmas were also quilt makers. They were from dairy farm roots in Pierce County.

  • @kam2162
    @kam2162 Před 24 dny +4

    What a wonderful story. Congratulations on 33 years!

  • @debramason6376
    @debramason6376 Před 25 dny +8

    So precious ❤❤ Happy 33 years together and so many more!!

  • @beckybullock6420
    @beckybullock6420 Před 25 dny +4

    My husband and I had a short time of "dating" .... we met in February 1969, got married March 29, 1969 .... still together .... 😊❤ So good to hear your story ..❤

  • @peggetennant
    @peggetennant Před 25 dny +12

    Thank you so much for sharing this. I cried and laughed. It is a beautiful story. Only God could have been the architect of it all.

  • @krickette5569
    @krickette5569 Před 25 dny +2

    What a Lovely story! My hubby's grandparents married two weeks after they met. They had over 60 years together before she passed. My hubby and I knew on our first date that we had just met our future. Sometimes you just know.

  • @sharonf8188
    @sharonf8188 Před 25 dny +9

    This was so beautiful! From your grandparents to your grandkids and all the life and love between- wow💜

  • @Sempersmom
    @Sempersmom Před 25 dny +8

    Constance, thank you so much for sharing your story! My husband and I also met in the Army, so as you spoke I was able to envision things just as they were. My husband was at ft, dix before getting stationed at ft. stewart, where we would meet and come together! I remember Sunday Chapel well! Loved your story and the photos! FYI we are now in our 60"s and retired.

  • @juliabrown4072
    @juliabrown4072 Před 14 dny +1

    What a beautiful beginning! As a military family, I can identify with your story. We are 47 yrs. married. You are blessed!

  • @stephanienuce7711
    @stephanienuce7711 Před 25 dny +16

    I got choked up watching this! So sweet! Thank you for sharing.

  • @fromsunrisetosunset1192
    @fromsunrisetosunset1192 Před 25 dny +4

    How beautiful, sweet, innocent, precious, and God directed!! Kind of an old fashioned story of meeting, love, and marriage too! Thankyou so much for sharing your story with us! The letters from your grandmothers are such a treasure. I cherish all that I’ve kept of mine from my grandparents too. Much love! And God bless you!

  • @ericab.4501
    @ericab.4501 Před 25 dny +5

    Beautiful story, beautiful family! Thank you for sharing.

  • @mrs.c9174
    @mrs.c9174 Před 23 dny +1

    Love your grandma…”I made a matching baby quilt!” ❤ Beautiful love story! ❤

  • @jenniewolford1631
    @jenniewolford1631 Před 25 dny +3

    Oh my, 1979, Navy basic, Orlando FL. Yes, church was an escape and a joy all in one. We could talk freely to our brother company only at that time. Such a wonderful memory ❤ oh my that pg 2 is important ❤

  • @rikwen96
    @rikwen96 Před 25 dny +3

    Wow, what a beautiful story. I live in Georgia now, but in 1991, I was in Washington, DC working. And yes, I am about 20 miles from Dallas, Georgia, so I know exactly where you are talking about. I hope that you both continue this life's journey for many more years together. Thanks to both of you for your service.

  • @teresawommack5148
    @teresawommack5148 Před 25 dny +1

    Love your love story. My husband went into the Marines the very same time yall did. He was in the Gulf War. He was also in the ground war. Eight Marines rolled up on a Company of 160 Iraq's. He's gunner's gun jammed up, (50 cal.) and he froze. So James,( my husband) ran across every one firing at each other and unjammed his gun. The 8 Marines took them all out. He was awarded the Bronze Star with a Combat V. My Father was a Colonel for 20 years.West Point He wrote all the new letters every week for many many years. You all, I'm sure read some of those. WOW small world. Big Hugs, enjoy your videos!

  • @arlenemiller8766
    @arlenemiller8766 Před 25 dny +1

    What a sweet story!!! Thanks for sharing!!! This fall will be our 40th anniversary. My husband lived in OH and I was from PA. We met in VA doing a term of VS at a nursing home. Yes we mailed lots of letters after our terms were up. That was before cell phones and emails. We did phone calls on some weekends. We got married a year after we met.

  • @Aug-gk8gv
    @Aug-gk8gv Před 25 dny +2

    Precious love story!! I thank you and Mr Smith for your service to our country!!

  • @jeanburgin160
    @jeanburgin160 Před 25 dny +3

    Such a lovely story of you and Mr. Smith meeting! So very precious and all the best to you both. All the best ... God Bless.

  • @arvellataratuta2150
    @arvellataratuta2150 Před 25 dny +1

    That is a wonderful story. Thank you for sharing. My own story is different but also wonderful. We had 32 years of marriage when he suddenly had a brain aneurysm. It took me many years to come out of grief but even though I am now remarried, I will never forget our years together. Praise God for every day you have together. God Bless you both.

    • @CosmopolitanCornbread
      @CosmopolitanCornbread  Před 25 dny +1

      I am sorry for your loss. I warms my heart though, to know that the memories you have are a blessing!

  • @auntdello5286
    @auntdello5286 Před 25 dny +1

    Loved your story! Thank you so much for sharing it. Back in 1978, when I was in Marine Corp boot camp, I attended chapel for the same reason you did. Sadly there were no nice guys in attendance. I do remember gettling in a bit of a tussle with one of my squad mates on the way to chapel. My drill instructor was mortified at us, and we both paid dearly.

  • @gaynellhilton3004
    @gaynellhilton3004 Před 25 dny +6

    My husband was also stationed at Fort Eustis back in the early 90's. Thank you both for your service. What a beautiful story, thanks for sharing.

  • @barbmurphy8770
    @barbmurphy8770 Před 25 dny +2

    Constance, I think that is the most romantic love story I have ever heard. You told your story so beautifully...you have a real knack.

  • @cindypelletier7023
    @cindypelletier7023 Před 25 dny +4

    Thank you both for your service. What an amazing story. Thank you for sharing it.

  • @srt4gurl
    @srt4gurl Před 24 dny +2

    Awwwww... Sitting here watching you tell us your story.. and you can see how smitten you are with Mr.Smith.. the more were you talking about those note! You lit up!! Very cool of you to share your story with your subscribers! My Husband and I will be together for 34 years in August and married for 28 years and 2 adult kids later! I knew the moment I met him.. That he was going to be my hubby.. and i was 17 years old! He is my 1 and done!

  • @lindagraff4842
    @lindagraff4842 Před 25 dny +3

    This was a touching story, I could imagine how it went, this is so nice. Awe and you saved the letters, amazing.

  • @teresavannarsdall3406
    @teresavannarsdall3406 Před 25 dny +3

    Wonderful video Constance!! Thank you for the sweet video! Beautiful family! Thank you both for your service!!!

  • @judylee3
    @judylee3 Před 25 dny +2

    What a sweet story! Thank you for sharing your young love story with all of us! Time certainly does fly! Cheers to the next 33 years!! ❤🎊🥂

  • @wandakelly2173
    @wandakelly2173 Před 25 dny +3

    What a sweet life story. How blessed you are to have those letters. Thank you for sharing.

  • @greenlady43
    @greenlady43 Před 23 dny +2

    My husband and I had our first date Memorial Day weekend. On the beach! Both of us were in the Navy. I had to leave because I pulled duty. I invited him to dinner…..we’ve been together for 50 years! Married in August and everyone said it wouldn’t last. My MIL called me ‘that woman’ for two or three months. We did become friends.

  • @sharondoan1447
    @sharondoan1447 Před 17 dny +1

    What a lovely story. Being so young and stepping out into married life was quite brave of you both. I am so glad neither of you disappointed the other. Wishing you many more years of life together.

  • @davidmorgan2541
    @davidmorgan2541 Před 25 dny +2

    Beautiful story Constance. You and your husband have been truly Blessed. I pray that y'all are continually Baruch. Shalom

  • @monahardy978
    @monahardy978 Před 25 dny +3

    Loved this. What great photos and an awesome story❤ thank you for your service!!

  • @sylviajones4907
    @sylviajones4907 Před 4 dny

    So precious! Love that your grandma got to see the mountains & the ocean.

  • @sandyoklahomatransient8557

    Constance, thank you for sharing your beautiful love story. I enjoyed listening to you tell your story on how you met. The good Lord brought you both together that day. A little note with a question, led to days of letters, and becoming best friends in love. ❤ Happy 33 years!

  • @bcarol2484
    @bcarol2484 Před 25 dny

    Absolutely ❤️❤️❤️ Your story.
    Mr Smiths sister as a child looks just like your granddaughter!!

  • @KnowInsanity
    @KnowInsanity Před 3 dny

    What a sweet story! Thanks for sharing!!
    I love that grandma made a matching baby blanket! She was also prepping! LOL
    I made quilts for my babies while pregnant and I also made them for my grandbabies🥰

  • @lindalial9062
    @lindalial9062 Před 25 dny +1

    What a wonderful love story. Some things are just meant to be. Me being an avid quilter. I would love to see that quilt that your grandmother made. What a priceless gift. Maybe you could show it sometime. God bless you both. And I so enjoy everything you do. I don't miss a thing lol. What an interesting life our Lord has given you. And. I know He considers you a good and faithful servant. You take care of His land.... His creation.... His animals.... and preach His word. You are a blessing Miss Constance. Love you. And may the Lord give you all the desires of your heart. Linda from Rhode Island

  • @bobwilliams5506
    @bobwilliams5506 Před 25 dny +26

    Thank you and your husband for your service to our once great country!! My Grandfather won the DSC with Valor in WWI while in the ARMY. My daughter was at Fort Gordon for her training. My son served 2 deployments in Afghanistan in the ARMY.

    • @SugarcreekHomestead
      @SugarcreekHomestead Před 25 dny +3

      This is such a wonderful story, how God brought you together with one note! That is a teaching in itself!! Thank you and your husband for service to our country. So enjoyed your beautiful photos!!❤

  • @ms.tep_
    @ms.tep_ Před 25 dny

    March 10th is mine and my husband's Anniversary. So cool!! 🥰 God Bless you both! 🙏

  • @rogerokelley
    @rogerokelley Před 23 dny +1

    What a wonderful story for this first time subscriber to see.
    Army Veteran here too. 1984 to 1988. Ft McClellan Basic Training. Then Germany.
    Hohenfels , Grafenwöhr, Kaiserslautern. Had the time of my life. Our chapel in Basic was NO females. No where. lol 😂. Thank you for your service. God Bless 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @deewinston5651
    @deewinston5651 Před 23 dny

    Thank you Constance for sharing y’all’s love story with us. Also, thank you both for your service for our Country. May the Lord bless you both with many more years.❤️✝️🙏🇺🇸

  • @chrisb5391
    @chrisb5391 Před 25 dny

    Thank you for sharing your story. My aunt and uncle were married for 63 years before they passed. I made two large bags to put their letters to each other in to bury with my aunt. The early years of their marriage, my uncle was in the Navy and in college. They wrote to each other every day. May you both be blessed for many more years together.

  • @bonnie5601
    @bonnie5601 Před 25 dny +4

    Constance, what a divine appointment you had at your first chapel visit! How fortunate you were and are! THANK YOU for such a beautiful and inspirational sharing of your life. G-d Bless!

  • @eppiedoodle9423
    @eppiedoodle9423 Před 25 dny +2

    Constance, what a beautiful story! Thank you for sharing it. ❤

  • @TheSanderson1962
    @TheSanderson1962 Před 25 dny

    After graduating from Nursing school in 1982, I married my sweetheart and we both joined the Army. Basic was at Ft. Jackson, SC, AIT and duty station was Ft. Same Houston, TX. I had my only child there and 19 years later, he joined the Army and served two tours in Afghanistan.

  • @Dindasayswhynot
    @Dindasayswhynot Před 20 dny

    When this video came out I was all but delirious with a whole bunch of things gone wrong and converging at one point in time snd space. What a fun and sweet way to spend some time in the wee hours when I am awake and alert after I finally "woke up". Your dress was perfect.
    I smiled all the way through. If only people would focus on loving each other sweetly, how life would change.
    Don't forget to repost this for Valentines Day. 💖

  • @sharonhuelsman
    @sharonhuelsman Před 25 dny

    Thank you for sharing your story Constance! Mr. Smith was smitten from the start. You can see it in how he looks at you in the pictures. My husband and I had a quick wedding in 1991 as well, after he returned home from serving in Kuwait during Desert Storm! We communicated by letters and middle of the night (for me) phone calls once a month! God Bless you both!

    • @CosmopolitanCornbread
      @CosmopolitanCornbread  Před 24 dny

      People nowadays are shocked when I tell them we got ONE phone call a month when he was gone. They can't imagine. But then of course in the more recent deployments, where we had the ability to video chat nearly every day, it was almost like he wasn't even gone. Almost.

  • @mitzideluca6427
    @mitzideluca6427 Před 25 dny

    I watched the whole video as I always do, but I had to pause a couple times because you had me crying so much. What a complete leap of Faith you and Mr Smith took,.knowing it truly was faith that this was what was right and true. One of the most beautiful live stories I think I will ever hear in my life. God bless both of you for your faith, for your service to our country and for sharing of with all of us.❤

  • @nanasinthekitchen6016
    @nanasinthekitchen6016 Před 25 dny

    My husband and I met when he was active duty Navy, stationed in Alameda, CA. We met on AOL chat while he was on leave visiting his family. We met in person a week later. He was shipped out to sea for 6 months. We were married 2 months after he returned. We have been married 28 years, have 4 children and 2 grandchildren so far. This video brought back a lot of memories. Thank you for sharing!

  • @missourigirl4101
    @missourigirl4101 Před 21 dnem

    Oh Constance that is such a sweet story and how your face lights up when you tell it. What wonderful memories. I’m so happy you found each other. It’s obvious it’s Gods plan all along.

  • @beth.marie.1
    @beth.marie.1 Před 23 dny

    Such a sweet and beautiful story to brighten our day. I know that the Lord must be smiling!

  • @mary1494
    @mary1494 Před 23 dny

    Thank you both for your valor and service to our country..much respect. Loved the story of y'all's journey. 👏👍🙏❤️

  • @meripederson8379
    @meripederson8379 Před 25 dny

    Thank you for sharing the joys of your life. Thank you for your service. I met my husband in the Air Force. Shabbat Shalom sister.

  • @tammyr2966
    @tammyr2966 Před 25 dny

    Thank you for sharing your sweet story! God knew what he was doing, bringing you two together! You have such a beautiful family! Loved seeing all those beautiful photos!

  • @rebel0905
    @rebel0905 Před 25 dny

    This... made me cry! What a Beautiful Story, Thanks for sharing!

  • @BrattyPatriot
    @BrattyPatriot Před 25 dny

    A very precious story indeed. Pretty sad for the kids of today looking for that person they can spend their life with, a world of difference from your story. Thks for sharing.

  • @lindafoster9009
    @lindafoster9009 Před 25 dny +1

    Precious story ❤️ Thank you for sharing.

  • @wandajones5479
    @wandajones5479 Před 21 dnem

    Love this!

  • @chickgirl1776
    @chickgirl1776 Před 25 dny

    Loved your story!

  • @thereal270
    @thereal270 Před 23 dny

    Love your story! ❤

  • @kbee6078
    @kbee6078 Před 25 dny +3

    Constance, what a wonderful story! Congratulations on your 33 years together. God Is Good! 🙏🏻❤️

  • @paulaneu8303
    @paulaneu8303 Před 23 dny

    Love your story❤

  • @darleneking101
    @darleneking101 Před 25 dny +1

    What an amazing story, thanks for sharing!

  • @dannettwether
    @dannettwether Před 24 dny

    Thank you for sharing!!! ❤

  • @sharondoyle2132
    @sharondoyle2132 Před 25 dny

    ❤❤❤ Thank You For Sharing!!

  • @joyarntson4600
    @joyarntson4600 Před 21 dnem

    Wonderful!

  • @carolineleemon2562
    @carolineleemon2562 Před 25 dny

    Beautiful story!!

  • @SupermodelKara
    @SupermodelKara Před 24 dny

    I loved this video! So sweet!

  • @michigandaffodil7561
    @michigandaffodil7561 Před 25 dny

    Love it. Thanks for sharing.

  • @thestickerfarm1254
    @thestickerfarm1254 Před 25 dny

    Such a beautiful story, nice fresh breath of air from the world mess. Loved the pictures. August 1st is our 65th anniversary, we met on a blind date, everyone said “won’t last” too. HaHa❤

  • @carolyn6290
    @carolyn6290 Před 22 dny

    Awww, such a sweet, romantic story. Thanks for sharing it with us today. This was one of my favorite chats!

  • @auntiepam5649
    @auntiepam5649 Před 25 dny

    I love your story❤️

  • @carmalitayanock9584
    @carmalitayanock9584 Před 25 dny

    Beautiful story!

  • @ms.tep_
    @ms.tep_ Před 25 dny

    Wonderful story! 💞

  • @cherylhausam9981
    @cherylhausam9981 Před 25 dny

    Beautiful story❤

  • @CherylAnderson327
    @CherylAnderson327 Před 22 dny

    Thanks for sharing.

  • @brendariddle2349
    @brendariddle2349 Před 17 dny

    Loved your story.

  • @frmnwife
    @frmnwife Před 25 dny

    Beautiful story ❤❤

  • @mplummer1574
    @mplummer1574 Před 25 dny

    Beautiful story ❤

  • @VivianTenuta
    @VivianTenuta Před 25 dny +1

    I love this story! Thank you for sharing!

  • @charlenejutras1595
    @charlenejutras1595 Před 25 dny

    So sweet! Thank you for sharing!

  • @amaliamichele949
    @amaliamichele949 Před 25 dny

    Sweet! I love this .

  • @carolynswitzer8282
    @carolynswitzer8282 Před 25 dny

    What a great story ❤

  • @debbiekrueger5576
    @debbiekrueger5576 Před 25 dny +1

    Great story! Thanks for sharing!

  • @monicajans8651
    @monicajans8651 Před 24 dny

    So cute! Congrats!

  • @CRRBennett
    @CRRBennett Před 20 dny

    That is a great story, thank you for sharing!

  • @marylovecountryliving
    @marylovecountryliving Před 25 dny

    Such a Beautiful story. I Love going over to Alma to go eat at the Cracker Barrel.

  • @sandyanderson859
    @sandyanderson859 Před 25 dny

    Love the story, beautiful!

  • @lyndaprice2962
    @lyndaprice2962 Před 24 dny

    I love your story.❤

  • @pattykelly5600
    @pattykelly5600 Před 25 dny

    That is an awesome story to tell.