I was a bit of a southern belle without the rich family. At the time, I never would have thought that I was college material. Sweet Alabama accent. I was the humble and sweet type of girl, like apple pie on a Sunday afternoon. One thing led to the next and I became college material. In the midst of your herd of fraternity boys, you took one look at me and said, “That’s the girl I’m gonna marry.” I thought to myself - what an arrogant hothead and turned the other way to head back to the dorm. Well, one thing led to the next and I became your wife in 1955 and we had five children! Three boys and two girls. As I rest in my wheelchair now, I think to myself how stubborn you used to be. I wonder what you’re up to on the other side of eternity. I bet you’re just as stubborn as ever but maybe for other reasons.
About the Creator
Rowan Finley
Father. Academic Advisor. Musician. Writer. Aspiring licensed mental health counselor. My real name is Jesse Balogh.
Enjoyed the story? Support the Creator.
Subscribe for free to receive all their stories in your feed. You could also pledge your support or give them a one-off tip, letting them know you appreciate their work.
Reader insights
Outstanding
Excellent work. Looking forward to reading more!
Top insights
Heartfelt and relatable
The story invoked strong personal emotions
Compelling and original writing
Creative use of language & vocab
Eye opening
Niche topic & fresh perspectives
Comments (1)
Love this! V 😊😁😍❤️