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LOVE STORIES
of him. In the wide-open spaces, “If you’re wondering whether you
he taught his grandsons the value should go to the family member’s
of rising early, hard work, and wedding, you should,” Bill said.
commitment to family. The rolling
green hills of their Texas ranch Tell the stories over and
turned out to be a great place to over again.
circle the wagons, gathering family Whether they be real or urban
together to share the wins and legends, they bring life to the party!
losses of life. There were weddings, Be sure to tell the next generation
celebrations, big family picnics, and the next generation grandpa’s
and times to grieve the loss of two tales of glory.
of their three sons and reconnect to See each other through
life. God’s eyes.
Love the sinners and the saints. See
Grace and gumption are the
things that keep a family together, the best in each other through all
courageously doing the next right your differences. You can disagree,
thing, one day at a time, and living still love, and leave the rest to God.
in the infinite colors of grace. Here Not very many of us will experience
are a few tips Bill and Sally learned the extraordinary achievement of
with a very successful children’s along the way: 70+ years together, but Bill and
dentistry practice. Filled with Always be family. Sally have demonstrated that it’s
grace, their care for children and Teach identity. not so much where you are going as
low-income families extended Be available. whom you are with.
beyond West Texas to Guatemala, Be present.
where they made many trips to Stay committed.
serve on medical teams.
Stay connected. “
“Gumption” – it’s a cowboy word. Talk often. Don’t gossip, but give Promise me you’ll always
Always ready to learn something good reports on how loved ones are remember: You’re braver
new, Bill and Sally retired to a doing and support any needs that than you believe, stronger
ranch on the Puluxy River where arise.
he tried to be a cowboy. Make no than you seem, and
mistake, he is a city boy, but there Sally’s advice: “Well, we have each smarter than you think.
is an adventurous wrangler inside other’s phone numbers. Just stay in
touch.” -Winnie the Pooh
Be there for special
moments. ”
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