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Along Life’s Way
Beating the Odds
By Lois E. Wilson
In 1952, he was a farm lad of 21 and she was a city girl of 19 years of
age.. They were young, and both were only children. They could have
been spoiled brats, totally wrapped up in themselves, but they took
their wedding vows seriously—“until death do us part.” They believed
two had become one.
When he was called to active duty in the Army, she went with him
wherever he was sent. His goals in life, she shared, and he supported
her goals as well. Out of military service, he found a position to fit
his skills and education.
When children arrived, they parented with a common philosophy. They
tried to always be involved in their sons’ school and sports events.
They were proud of the generation they had created together.
They were all active in their church. He was the Sunday School
superintendent; she was a Sunday School teacher. The boys attended
regularly.
He decided to earn an MBA degree. When he finished it, he saw that she
finished her bachelor and M Ed. degrees which was a goal of hers.
At one time in his life, a director of the organization where he had
been working offered him the presidency of it. The man who was next in
line for the position was having difficulty negotiating the salary he
deserved with the Board of Directors.
The husband knew the salary would be a big increase for his family. He
also knew he could not undercut the man who had earned the title with
years of faithful service. She admired her husband when he chose
integrity over greed. The choice was characteristic of his life. They
never regretted his decision.
When either of them had health issues, the other one was there. They
beat the odds, as years of marriage added up to over 64.
This story could have been a fable except that it is true.
Nevertheless, it does suggest a moral:
In a marriage, always remember you are on the same team—and God is the
coach.
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