Five children help keep them together for 57 years
“We met in high school and dated for about two years before we got married. We’ve been together now for 57 years.” What’s your secret to such a long marriage? “Well, we had five children. That...
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Role model mother makes impact on daughter
“I was doing hole watch and fire watch over in Beaumont for about six months. I learned what it’s like to work out in the hot sun 10 to 12 hours a day, seven days a...
Plumeria latest love for hobby enthusiast
“Through the years we’ve had all sorts of hobbies. We start out with something and then we go nuts. We had exotic birds for a while. Then we raised Dobermans. When my husband was doing over-the-road...
Despite financial challenges, things always work out
“Our biggest challenge is financial, definitely. We don’t owe a lot of money. But we’re just living off Social Security, which is hard. We don’t have food stamps, disability or anything like that. So we’re just...
Daughter teacher parents Earth Day lesson
“I honestly didn’t realize it was Earth Day until our 5-year-old told us. I asked my husband to look it up to make sure, and she was right. She kept pushing us because she really wanted...
Nursing student determined to set good example
“This isn’t my first time trying to complete the RN program. I dropped out three times. It was a bunch of different things. Dealing with my kids, jobs, babysitters, and the back and forth with school,...
Former police officer learns lesson the hard way
“When I was sworn in, the chief of police at the time said, ‘This badge is going to get you a lot of women. But it only takes one woman to get the badge.’ And sure...
Estate sale ladies love discovering those treasures
“My husband and I love to go antiquing. It’s a hobby, so we go as often as we can. We call it the illness. It runs in the family. I think it’s a nostalgia thing. You...
Big family means that you can have lots of friends
“We have seven kids, ages 28 to 3. He had three from a previous marriage, and we have four together. The best part about having a big family is that you have plenty of friends. “Once...
Father taught his three sons the value of hard work
“When I was 12 years old my daddy said to me and my two brothers, ‘Boys, you may never go to college. You may never even get out of high school. But by the time you...
