For many 50 years may sound like an awfully long time but for Foster and Alma Joseph it is simply the amount of time they have been living together as a married couple.
In an interview with Dominica News Online the two talked about their marriage and the glue that held it together.
“Work things out and admit when you are wrong,” Mr. Joseph stated while his wife looked on with approval.
The two remember when they first met more than 50 years ago. “There was an open air service in Fond Cole one Tuesday night,” Mrs. Joseph recalled. “I was coming from work and he invited me to attend the Wednesday night. So I went.”
Mr. Joseph remembers the Tuesday night that would change his life forever. “When I saw her coming something just told me that she was going to be my wife,” he stated. “So I invited her to attend the service the following night. And she agreed.”
He said although he had not formally proposed marriage to her that night, he told her, “If anyone tells you to marry them, just say no.”
Mrs Joseph pitched in. “And, I agreed,” she said.
And as the old saying goes, ‘the rest was history’ and the two tied the knot on January 28, 1962.
Asked what attracted to her husband, Mrs Joseph said, “Because he is a wonderful person. I am married to the most wonderful person in the world. I never regretted marrying him. If I had to marry him again, I would do it more than one time.”
The deeply religous couple said they have placed Yahweh at the center of their marriage and that they have always worked out their differences in an amicable way. “We have our differences, you know,” Mr. Joseph said. “And when they surface we talk about it, we work it out and we hold hands and kiss and everything is over.”
Mrs. Joseph agrees. “We work things out and we never to go sleep with something on our minds,” she pointed out.
The two agreed that they never took advice from anyone concerning personal matters between them. “We always worked things among ourselves because if we have a problem between us, other people might give us the wrong advise,” Mr. Joseph said. “So if we were having something between us and a brother or sister came, we waited till they left and we worked out our problem between us.”
And so surrounded by friends, relatives and love ones the Josephs gathered on Sunday to renew their marrital vows and reinforce their love for each other in what they described as a surprise. “We did not expect that,” Mrs Joseph stated. “It was a real surprise and a very good one too.”
I remember those lovely cakes. God Bless and keep your minds stable and functioning well. Continue to keep your eyes on Jesus.
I have had the honor to being very close with this couple and I can confess they are an inspiration to others. Yahweh has indeed crowned you’ll with long life and blessings. Keep up the good work. We Love You
may you all.LOVE AS LONG YOU LIVING & NEVER STOP LOVING AS LONG AS YOU ALL LIVING,CONGRATS.YAHWEH BLESS.
I am so privileged to have had the support and love of these wonderful people. Not just me but a whole bunch of “Foster” children passed through their home one time or another during our lives. Thank you Elder Foster, Papa Fwe Ya, and Mama Alma, “P”
Beautiful ceremony, “But I am still protecting my “liver” Mama lol: Yahweh’s continued Blessings.
WOW CONGRATULATION TO BOTH OF YOU MANY MORE
WONDERFUL YEARS TOGETHER. THIS IS REALLY TRUE
LOVE AND ENDLESS LOVE TOO. MR.& MRS JOSEPH
I ADMIRE YOU
May the joy of Yahwey continue to be with you all, that is a good example for all .Now adays marriages dont even last a mnth and it is so shame.Love u all .
Yes they have 7 children, 4 of which is married,one have 34 years married,another 33 years,20 years,and 18 years,so as Yahweh will they have taken a page from their belove parents book.they can say the are belssed to have sure great explame.I know they are all so proud of them. One more time Yah’s blessing and mercy upon you both. With much love.
@ Blessed
I love those stories which are true to life. God blest them.
As it is said, “History repeats itself.” They learned much from the godly example of their parents. God bless all of them and their descendants.
Congratulations on the celebration of your golden jubilee, 50 years of marital bliss. This is a milestone and more. You have the right approach to a loving and happy marriage. This is true love! I love what he said to her about if anyone asks her to marry say no and she agreed! This made me laugh.
He knew about his future marriage plans. What a man, a husband! What a lady, a wife! Bet they have a few children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
God bless you for as many more years He wishes to grant you with health and strength.
Happy we were there to share this moment,,,,was an awesome sharing of LOVE AND fAMILY UNITY,,,,THAT BAND PLAYED EXTREMLY WELL…..SUPRISE DID NOT KNOW BioneL could sing so well,BESIDES HIS eATING PROWRESS GHA,HA
Glad i was there to share this historic moment,didi have a super duper time,,hey that band played extremly well,had a few suprises though,didi not know B
Story of the year, so far.
So inspiring and full of wise counsel. Congrats!
CONGRATS Mama and Daddy,Yahweh’s BLESSING to you 2 for MANY MANY more wonderful yrs.LOVE AND MISS YOU ALL..
Walsh fam:)
what god put together no man put a
They don’t make women like this anymore.
@ Homeboy
…And men no doubt.
There are still some good men around.
it was a wonderful feeling to be in the mist of the family congratulation and another fifty years to come- true example.
Yahweh bless you so much elder and sister.this is the elder that was on fire preaching in the church of god 7th day.then the truth of yahweh came to us and we all followed him.nto will stop you elder.sister alma was a beautiful young lady.Yahweh bless you all and make his face shine upon you all 50 and more to come.frn
I love that name. The only name for the Creator.
Oh my ,i want my husband to read this.So sweet.
50 YEARS IS A LONG TIME FOR ANYTHING TO LAST AND FOR THEM IT JUST GOES TO SHOW THAT WITH TRUST AND BELIEF IT CAN BE ACHIEVE. GRANDPA YOU ARE SETTING THE BAR SO HIGH FOR PEOPLE LIKE ME AND BAGGIO IT TIGHT FOR US TO TOP THAT ONE LOL. I WISH YOU GUYS ALL THE BEST AND I HOPE YOU LIVE TO SEE 50 MORE. I WAS LATE TO THE CEREMONY BUT I COULD SEE HOW PROUD YOUR CHILDREN AND THE REST OF THE FAMILY AND YOUR FRIENDS WERE OF YOUR GUYS. IT SERVES AS A FORM OF MOTIVATION TO US THAT IT IS ALL POSSIBLE. YOU HAVE ALWAYS SET THE RIGHT EXAMPLE FOR US AND WE ARE VERY GRATEFUL FOR THAT.
That’s my hubby to be and I in the future..congrats! Wish more marriages would keep up like this one these days
Yahweh’s continuued Blessing on Sis Alma and Elder Foster. May yah grant you 50 years more as you continue to be a great example to all around you.
Inspiring News! May Yahweh continue to bless you!
Congratulations Mr & Mrs Joseph. God bless you in another 50 years of marriage.
These days we young people can’t even make it to 5 years.. we thrive on “divorce” at the slightest disagreement, and we always look to our peers for advice, when we should be looking at our Lord to guide us thru.
Your 50 years of marriage is a clear example that True Love does exists.
Congrats Mama and Daddy! So sorry I missed this…May Yahweh continue to bless you both.
Perfect example of being “role models”.
Congratulations!
That is so sweet, but sometimes women have to face so much indignity to make a marriage last 50 years it aint funny at all. Yes I can see the dislike button blazing but guess what, its the truth. May not be so for this couple but it happens.
You sound like an angry black woman. Just had to come and spoil such a great blog. Go find a man for some serious stress relief….shocks man! The nerve of some people!
I have come to know the Joseph family and i love them soo much. It was indeed an honor to share that moment with you all. You all are true examples of what faith and marriage is all about. congratulations again Mama Alma and Daddy Foster. May Yahweh continue to keep you in his good grace.
REFRESHING NEWS!!! CONGRATULATIONS TO THIS WONDERFUL COUPLE!! THEY DID NOT MENTION ANY KIDS..WONDER IF THEY HAVE ANY..
ANYWAYS THIS MAKES ME THINK Y DO SO MANY MARRIAGES FAIL THESE DAYS..
COUPLES DON’T WORK OUT THEIR PROBLEMS AND WE GIVE UP ON EACH OTHER TO QUICKLY!!! WE NEED TO ASK OURSELVES DOES IT REALLY WORTH IT TO LEAVE AND GET SOMEBODY ELSE OUT THERE..I BELIEVE IF U REALLY TRULY UNCONDITIONALLY LOVE A PERSON AND PROBLEMS ARISE THE BOTH OF U SHOULD TRY YOUR BEST TO WORK IT OUT.. U SHOULD NOT END A RELATIONSHIP WITH NO REGRETS!!
MOST IMPORTANTLY ONCE GOD IS IN THE CENTER OF YOUR RELATIONSHIP AND YOU PUT ALL YOUR TRUST IN HIM THIS MARRIAGE MUST WORK OUT!!
I AM MARRIED 2 YEARS NOW AND I PRAY THAT GOD POUR HIS BLESSING UPON MY HUSBAND AND I, AND THAT WE WILL HAVE 50 MORE YEARS TOGETHER!!!
yes they do have kids all wonderfull….
They have kids, Lilia,Job, David Anthea and Sylma. And grand kids too! Elder foster is a good example and a family friend, he and his wife, for years.
Hey you forgot Michael and Doralee
we married people must use these people are role model, stop running to the courts for our remedy. let YAwheh take control
If I knew you I would shake your big toe. We go to conselling and all that when We have to seek counsel through Yashua to his Father, Yahweh.
Congratulations on this miles stone, God bless.
DNO nice touch. I like this very much but do they have children?
That’s not relevant.
I would love to know if they have children too. I would think that they a good role models for their children and grandchildren
Yes they do
Yes they have children when daddy meet mama they each had two children and they they had the three of us in marriage. And if you know the family you would not know if there is any step child or not.
And thats a fact.
yes they do have..another reason which kept them bonded..the joy that they brought into this world
This is God’s doing he put them together so that NO MAN can put asunder. But in some cases people put people together that is the reason for so many divorces these day and God is not in it. Once God is not in the center of our lives everything MUST fail. So people put the almighty in all you do and everything will be alright. BLESSINGS*****************
true love!
Thats so so so sweet. makes me feel to get married tomorrow. Any females want attrative 30 year old husband?
But you do have to be one who not only think of yourself but put Yahweh first and foremost in your life.
do you think that you are going to live as happy with just marrying a female that you meet tomorrow?
well it can happen i am not saying no…but you have to know the person and make sure that you understand and can deal with each other in all ways before tying the knot.
so sweet god’s blessing to u both a little tears run down the cheeks,happy 5oth wedding ann.
Congratulations to one of the most devoted couples I have ever known. Keep the flame burning and may Yahweh continue to bless your hands and hearts as you look forward to another
50+ years grounded in him. That’s what is, “Till death do us part”
Ouuuu lala, I want to be just like that when i grow older, go mami go papi, I don’t know you but you sure make me proud as a Dominican and as a married young female, your advice is the best and i will keep it at heart for the rest of my marriage life till death do me part.
Congrats
Love you super role models.
Darling you could’nt have said it any better. I was thinking the same thing!
proverbs 20:18 plans succeed through good councel…dot go without wise advise….
sometimes the best advise is the ones we have for ourselves. think about it tiny. some people give us advice that they know will bring us down…just to laugh out in our face in the end. the couple is walking with their God. their best advisor.
that’s so romantic hope i get to 50yrs need another 35 yrs congratulation to the couple well said work your own problems out friends and foes give you wrong advice at time
THAT IS WONDERFULLY ,SO WONDERFUL I THOUGHT OF MY MARRIAGE WHICH LASTED ONLY 2 YEARS.GOD CALLED MY HUSBAND HOME I WAS NOT EVEN 30YRS OLD.
wow this is so great i wish well .
so grateful that i could have been a part of the ceremony on sunday, congrats to you all again, wonderful family n frenz, all very proud to be a part of this day and many more to come…
sooooo sweet
OHHHHHH how sweet! I am deeply touched by this story. May god continue to bless and guide you all for another 100 years.
I have been feeling down lately…this just put everything right! Thanks a lot!
@Tomas.. me too, down lately about my marriage… what touched me most with Mr & Mrs. Joseph is the fact that they said they worked out their problems on their own and didn’t seek advice from family and friends.
So swweeet.
Awww…congratulations and blessings. Nice story
Yahweh grant you wonderful couple many more years of blissful love and togetherness
ooh boy, where is that love,honor, humility and obedience these days, I am sure one to tell you sometimes I feel like strangling my husband, but God is good… I am not sure i can be with him all them year like they did but again God may have another plan for me, I wish them all the best and more years to be together with each other…. God Bless you Both
Yes sar! Mama and papa…proud of you. I’m gonna take a leaf off your book. I am all smiles. Congrats.
WAW how nice. Encouraging. Gave me alot to thing about and work towards. Wish you all many many more years to come. Blessings.