Wade and Dorothy still enjoying each other’s company.
Married 70 Years
While there’s no denying men and women have been looking for true love down through the ages, one can’t help but wonder if there really is such a thing? Dot Troublefield believes there is and believes what she and her husband, Wade, have is a perfect example. Meeting in 1943, when she was only 17 and he, 18, they married after knowing each other for only six months.Looking back now, Dot says they were just kids.
She explains they met when her dad, Lindsey F. Barbee, was stationed in the Air Force near Sumter, SC. During those years, Wade often stopped at a local sandwich shop near the base to talk with the servicemen and that’s where he got to know Mr. Barbee.
After finding out Mr. Barbee had a daughter in North Carolina, Wade asked permission to call on her and that’s exactly what he did, literally. Sometimes singing to Dot over the telephone, Wade made such an impression on her, even before she saw him, Dot began falling head over heels in love. Soon they began writing back and forth, even sending pictures.
After meeting, Dot knew Wade was the one for her because she had never met anyone like that before. He didn’t drink, cuss, smoke or chew tobacco. He also had a sense of humor, loved children, loved to sing and was a church going man. With someone like that, Dot knew she couldn’t go wrong and the evidence shows she was right because their marriage has lasted for 70 years.
She said although they had some rough times, they stayed true to each other and when things did get tough, they not only held fast to their faith in God, but made a pact never to go to bed mad. If you have been looking for love, don’t be discouraged because it may be just around the corner, or in Dot’s case, on the other end of the telephone.
Although today Wade is a man of few words, all you have to do is listen to Dot speak about the man she loves and watch Wade’s reaction. It’s almost as if right before your eyes, he’s 18 again.
To read more about Dot and Wade and their love story, check out this Salisbury Post link .
What’s your definition of true love? Have you experienced it or know someone who has? If so, leave a comment, message on Facebook or email dicysm@yahoo.com.
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Dicy
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