Keeping with our tradition, good sports, Frank and Tommie Ashley from Alabaster, Alabama let us take pictures of them in the big chair and at the kissing tree. What would a visit to the secret bed withou that experience?
David and Eila,
Rarely does a picture capture the personality of the people in the picture. These cutie-pies are just as precious as the picture shows them to be!!!
It isn't hard to understand why Cora has been so happily married. Many years ago Jerry started this beautiful heirloom necklace for Cora. Each year he added a diamond. Guess what was added to the heart this year? Isn't it absolutely beautiful. Guys, take notes. This might be one of the "secrets" to a happy marriage. Anyone who is around Jerry and Cora for even a few minutes will know they are happily married. 
A heart necklace to celebrate 50 wonderful years and picture with a heart (look at the moss on the rock). Perfect!
Last year Jerry and Cora celebrated their 49th anniversary at the secret. This year their children gave them a gift certificate to the secret, a celebration reception and much, much more to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary!
Caught ya! Ain't love grand?
This is what owning a bed and breakfast is ALLL about! Daryl surprised Tracy last year by choosing the secret for their honeymoon. She had no idea where she was going when Daryl brought her back this year to reminisce about their honeymoon. How sweet! 
This was a truly blessed weekend for us. To meet and enjoy the fellowship of this dynamic couple celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary was a wonderful experience for everyone. We loved the talks, the laughs at the table and the sweet spirit you two brought with you. Thank you, Robin and Jay, for choosing the secret for this special anniversary!!!
Oh, boy, did Carl enjoy this weekend, in part because of you, Jim. 
Awwhhh, ain't love grand?
There's just something special that happens when we have honeymooners stay with us. I think the other couples draw from the memories of their honeymoon and love abounds on our special mountain! Thanks, Jerid and Lisa for spreading the love around this weekend. 
Every now and then our bed and breakfast is blessed with guests who have a witness of what God means to them an why. Such are the Furlows. Once again, I learned a new that we never know who sits at our table and the story behind their lives. I think the Bible refers to situations like this as angels unaware. Thank you for sharing with me today, Bill and Brenda. May God bless you in ways you cannot imagine and comfort you with a peace that truly does pass all understanding. 
What a sweet, precious couple. We feel more like our family visited us this week! Thanks for the good company and fellowship from our fellow Tennesseeans!! Y'all come back soon! D & C P.S. Sorry about the blurry picture. Now you know why "I" try to take the pics! Men! They just point and shoot, don't they?
Precious friends making unforgettable memories:
Some weekend guests change your life. These ladies sure did change ours. We were "adopted" by precious Camellia Barrentine Huey (in pink). What a gracious Southern lady who spreads love everywhere she goes. I miss you already, Camellia.
