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We have moved a lot – all over the U.S. and all over the world. After a few years
with Dow Corning, I got a promotion, and we moved to Cleveland, Ohio. Being
promoted again, we gladly moved back to Midland, Michigan, and then to Cherry
Hill, New Jersey. Then Dow Corning, wanting to place a manager in Southeast

Asia, sent us to Hong Kong. After that four-year assignment was over, Dow
Corning relocated us to Chicago, Illinois. Then, after being there for about two
years, I took a job with Olin Water Services (OWS) and moved to Overland Park,
Kansas. Next, I accepted a job with Screen Print Corporation, and we happily
moved to Fresno, California. About three years later, we moved to Laguna Niguel,
California, where we stayed for about ten years when I accepted a position with
Telephonic Equipment Corporation. Then, wanting to go back home to be near

family, we returned to Overland Park, Kansas.

We weren’t done yet. Tucson, Arizona, was calling us. We would begin our
retirement there. We loved it. However, Sue was diagnosed with lupus, and the
doctors encouraged her to move out of the sun and away from Arizona. Having
relatives in Buford, Georgia, we decided to move there to continue our retirement.
With all our moves, Sue told me that she has only had to renew her driver’s license

once in the same state in over 47 years.

Thankfully, with all our moves and global travel, I could always depend on Sue.
She was the trip planner, so I could totally remove myself from all the details.

Sue is a loyal individual and committed partner with much flexibility. We have
relocated 20 times geographically traveling for business, and she has been with me

and supportive of me while raising Anne and Greg throughout all of it. She always
packed my suitcases often stuffing love notes in my pajama pockets, pants and suit
coats. Oh, and by the way, she also made sure my sperm bank was on empty before
departure. [Chuckle, chuckle!]

A priest told me that marriage was made in Heaven, but he forgot to say, “. . . so
are hurricanes and earthquakes.” I have also heard, “Marriage is made in Heaven;

so is lightning and thunder.” I’ve learned that in marriage the most essential words
for a positive, comfortable relationship are “I apologize” and “you are right.” I’ve
learned that it is easier to ask for forgiveness than to ask for permission. I’ve
learned to pick my battles. I try to always think as to whether the argument topic
will be important next week, next month, or next year.

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