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A DIFFERENT KIND OF NORTH-SOUTH ENGAGEMENT

A friend tells a quaint story about how her father asked for her mother’s hand in marriage: it seems her maternal grandfather was a Southern gentleman all the way, very courteous and respectful of ladies in general, and very protective of his daughter in particular.

When her suitor made the appointment to ask the big question, he was really nervous. He blurted it out. The imposing Colonel graciously gave permission.

The suitor was from wild and woolly Wyoming, and not given much to the niceties. Still pretty nervous, he thought he’d make a little joke.

“Well, I’ll give her a try, and if she doesn’t work out, I’ll bring her back,” he told the Colonel.

Dead silence! Smoke started coming out of the Colonel’s ears. It was like firing the cannons on Fort Sumter. That marriage almost got stopped before it ever started.

Years later, the Colonel still wasn’t quite sure about this Yankee carpetbagger . . . but glad to report they lived happily ever after.

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Prayer request: Peace and strength to our friend Lynn, who lost his wife Lynne this week to brain cancer. Lord, we are so thankful for the family and friends You have placed around Lynn. He has been a beautiful example of faith and support during this long trial. Bless him with rest and renewal now, ‘til he sees her again. (Jeremiah 31:6)