Nice evening meal with old friends and my
sister. He was a year behind me in high school and I’ve always liked his wife.
They are successful ranchers. Few know how many ‘town jobs’ they worked to
save the ranch he inherited. In her case, thirty years in public education.
They are nationally prominent in the
American Legion and cattle originations. In their local community they have
contributed to such diverse organizations as the cemetery board to the local library.
Now in their seventies, they have their
health and wealth and are enjoying their lives. New house (the old one was 100
years old), new car, and travels to wherever they want to go when they want to
go.
Still, they remain humble. I am happy for
their success and have zero feelings of jealousy. They have earned every bit of
it. I am proud they consider my sister and I good friends.
