Comments on: Happy Anniversary, Mama and Papa Bella

By: Nastassia Davis

Nastassia Davis — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 14:02:33 +0000

BEautiful parents and story. Love this about lasting love, “Prayers. And luck. Finding the right person has a lot to do with it, and most times people choose the wrong person. So there’s an element of luck. Marriage can be heaven or hell. But once you find the right person, you live a good life, and you pray, and you share everything the good and the bad, in sickness and in health – you good.”

My parents who’ve been married for 31 years say a lot of prayer go into it, too.

Thank you for sharing, Patrice!

By: Brown-eyed Girl

Brown-eyed Girl — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 20:10:57 +0000

I am so inspired by Mama and Papa Bella’s story! Thank you for sharing it with us, Patrice.

By: Pamela

Pamela — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 19:09:59 +0000

Happy Anniversary Mama & Papa Bella!! Thank you for being honest and inspirational! Your union wasn’t the “norm” and you’ve both made it work for 40 years! I wish you both many more blissful years of marriage!

God Bless!

By: C Dawn Farrow

C Dawn Farrow — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 17:47:59 +0000

That is a beautiful story and very inspiring. My parents 40 years this past July! They didnt go through all the trials your folks went through but they too have weathered some storms that may have lead to a different ending if they werent so commited to loving and respecting one another. I want to have that and hope to have that. It is a beautiful thing!

Congrats to you all!

By: SOFnFREE

SOFnFREE — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 17:34:08 +0000

How lucky we are to have parents who love each other, love us, and we, them. What a great read, Patrice. — Lisa

By: IngeB

IngeB — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 15:53:39 +0000

Happy anniversary!! Glad to read about such a great example of love.

By: Micaella

Micaella — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 15:03:46 +0000

Happy Anniversary, thank you for showing what hard work and love for each and looking to God can produce…..here’s to many many many more wonderful years and to the ultimate gift of selflessness……Love.

Mica

By: Katina Grays

Katina Grays — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 13:34:42 +0000

This post resonated so deeply with me! My parents also faced similar adversity in the early part of their marriage. And I am also the “surprise baby” that happened when they thought they were no longer able to have kids

What a lovely way to honor your parents 40th wedding anniversary! And they both look so beautiful. Sending peace, blessings, and light to you and your family!

By: feliciayvette

feliciayvette — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 13:34:07 +0000

Happy Anniversary to Mama and Papa Bella!!! High five for sticking through EVERYTHING together. I’m a newlywed and this is noooo joke! lol One can only hope to have lasting love like yours. Have a blessed day!

By: Calandra Branch

Calandra Branch — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 13:29:32 +0000

Thank you SO much for sharing your parents’ beautiful and inspiring story. They are a lovely couple and I wish them many more years. Happy Anniversary Mama and Papa Bella!!