Aging Together 11/16/25 (Audio)

The episode features a couple, likely named Margaret and the male speaker, recounting their life journey in a conversational, interview-style format. They begin by describing their upbringing in Dixon, Tennessee, and early dating in high school. The speaker details his path to law school, including a scholarship from a rich Memphis donor and securing a large house across from the University of Miami through a connection named Brian Crispin. He then discusses moving to Washington D.C. for a job at the Civil Aeronautics Board, facilitated by an assistant dean. A key moment involves a Christmas Eve phone call from Senator Jim Pearson offering a counsel position, which he accepts quickly. The couple's spiritual life is highlighted through stories of baptism in Florida and connections with church members like Phillip Morrison. They move to Memphis for a job at FedEx, where the speaker worked for 22 years under Fred Smith. Personal hardships are shared, including the stillborn birth of their daughter Noelle and the comfort provided by Susan Rubio. Later, the speaker is nominated by President George W. Bush to chair the Surface Transportation Board, serving five years. The episode concludes with their return to Tennessee to help care for grandchildren, emphasizing themes of faith, providence, and unexpected blessings throughout their marriage.

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A marriage-and-church story that ties memory, relocation, and providence together.

Aging Together 11/16/25 traces a marriage story shaped by church life, memory, and a steady sense of providence. Margaret is a registered dental hygienist, the couple has been married 57, almost 58 years, and both grew up in Dixon before their path moves through Miami and…

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You get a long marriage-and-providence story that keeps tying life changes back to faith.

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