Epilogue
As we conclude the story of our lives, our prayer is that we will continue to run the race that…
What things matter most to you in life?
For Mom and I, the number one thing of most importance is our relationship to the Lord Jesus. Because this…
What has surprised you about growing old together?
Life is an interesting journey. When we were younger, we didn’t think about getting old and being different from when…
What’s been good and difficult about being a parent to adult children?
I remember one of our sixteen-year-old sons got a spanking with a rod when I (Ruby) chased him around the…
What was one of the toughest parts about raising your kids? What are some choices you made about how to your kids?
Discipline was not easy for both of us. Do you spank, speak firmly, take away privileges? These are hard decisions.…
What is your best advice when it comes to raising children? How did you figure out how to be a parent?
How times have changed in the 60 years we have raised our children. I would say, do not let them…
Does your spouse do anything that annoys you?
Ruby After being married to Noel for over 60 years, it’s hard to recall some of the pet peeves that…
What is your best advice when it comes to calling, work, and career?
If you were to change your career, what would you have changed it to is the question that Ruby answered.…
Describe your career. How did you decide to do what you did? What was your first job? Did you have a job that you did not enjoy?
Noel My “career” (“ministry”) began with a call from the Lord when I (Noel) was attending a high school Bible…
What advice did you take, or wish you had taken, from your parents? What was your relationship with your parents like as a teenager?
Noel As I think back to my childhood and teenage years, I don’t recall any specific advice my parents gave…