From Dad: My father, Bob Hayes, was a welder and sheet metal worker who ran his own business from a shop behind the house. He was known for his hard work and kindness. My dad had a practical and compassionate approach to business, providing economical services to local farmers, which sometimes caused financial strain. This often led to disagreements between him and my mother. However, we always had enough food. I learned the values of hard work and financial prudence from him.
From Mom: Despite our financial struggles, my mother managed the family's finances and encouraged frugality, which I also adopted. She was always helping my dad in his workplace, managing yardwork, and cooking for the family. A regular “Jane of all trades.”
From Joyce: It was not my parents, but my sister, Joyce, who introduced me to Youth for Christ meetings. Thus, during my teenage years, despite the lack of religious influence, my personal search for faith led me to Christianity. She and her husband now live in Missouri and we try to meet when we can.
From Jerrie: Jerrie is my older sister who married when I was about 5. Even though she was not living at home, I would see her when she and her husband, Jack, would visit. She never forgot our birthdays, called home often, and visited at every major holiday. She now lives in Chicago and we talk frequently.
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