I’ve come to find through talking with “the older” generation that there are a few things that help make a man successful in life. Some of these things are harder than others.
The best piece of advice I’ve found from “the older” generation should be simple enough. However, for most of us men its not an easy thing.
I was told by my GrandFather to listen to my Wife. He said “Even though times may be tough, if you will listen to your Wife you will make it.”
This bit of advice was tucked away in a file somewhere in my mind. Didn’t really think about it much. It just made sense. I was married. I “always” listened to my Wife. Or so I thought.
This past Monday my family packed into our Yukon. We were all dressed in our finest. For this was the day we were going to say our final goodbye’s to my Grand Father. The Great Patriarch of the Davey Family. As I was just about to back out of the driveway my Wife suddenly realized she’d forgotten something in the house. As she stepped out of the truck she looked at me and said, “call work and tell them you want tomorrow off also. Your in no condition to drive today and I don’t want you out driving tonight either.” Without even thinking about it I made the call.
I listened. She was more than correct. I was in No condition to be behind the wheel of my SUV let alone my 80,000# semi-truck.
I Listened. I can’t even express how much I appreciate my Wife telling me to take Tuesday off also.
Guys, Listen to thy Wife.
—@QBall45
5/12/10
