When we first spoke to Peter Samuelson on The Happy Soul Podcast, he briefly mentioned that his now wife, Saryl, was someone he had previously had 1 first date with, didn't call for weeks and then only called back when he needed an accountant.

The hilarity of this piece of the story was enticing enough that I HAD to ask if he and Saryl would be on to share their story about meeting, separating and ultimately, falling in love.

Now, as they share their 40 year wedding anniversary, today Dec 24, 2025, I am honoured to highlight the story of not just how they met, but their dating lives long before ever finding each other.

I have to be honest here and say that when Peter and Saryl first arrived on my computer screen, ready to record, I immediately assumed that Saryl must be many years younger than Peter (sorry Peter), only to find out that she is actually 3 years older than him and that they were in their mid 30's when they met each other.

This has stuck out in my head ever since and has been running through my brain on repeat for this huge reason: As someone who is currently in their mid 30's, sometimes we can think the best of life is already behind us. However, listening to Peter and Saryl share their story of falling in love, and building an entire family together (amongst many other things) really proves that life has just begun and there is an entire lifetime ahead of you, no matter where you are at.

I hope that you are able to hear the beauty and share in the laughter with Peter and Saryl today.

Happy 40th Wedding Anniversary Peter and Saryl.

You two are a inspiring.

Beauty, Truth and Love,

-Sammi