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I would like to tell a true story about Jacob who was 93 and his wife Emma who was 91.
On Aug 14, 2001 , I was summoned to their home; Jacob was on his deathbed. I was asked to give him his last blessing. The doctor said that he would pass away within the hour. We spoke of his early years, and how he bored Emma with daily farm talk. As we spoke, Emma smiled and said, "You used to bore me to my witsend, but I loved you just the same." As she kissed him goodbye, he quietly passed away.
On July 12, 2002, I was summoned to the bedside of Emma , who had suffered a stroke. Emma spoke very slowly so that I could hear her. She asked me, "Will god allow me on request?" Will god allow me to be in Jacob's Arms? I 'd like to hear about the cows again." I told Emma that it was what god was waiting for. I held her hand and she passed away.
I have blessed infants, and I have been with many who have died. Those words and her request bring tears to my eyes and reqpect for the marriage of 74 years.
Any spouse who won't be a good listener will miss out on the little things that bring joy to a marriage.
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This was such a touching story that I saved it and I wanted to blog it for sometime I think people forget about the little things that are so important with time.
