From: RichardWimer@xc.org
Ida and David both wanted all their sons to graduate from college. They
knew their boys would have to pay their own way since David never made
more
than $150 a month. Still, they encouraged their sons to achieve all they
could. Arthur, however, went directly from high school to a job. Edgar
began
studying law. When Dwight graduated he didn't have a goal in mind, so he
and
Ed made a pact: Dwight would work two years while Ed studied, sending Ed
as
much as he could, and then they would reverse the arrangement. While
working
Dwight found an opportunity that appealed to him more than college - West
Point.
Both Ida and David were crushed by Dwight's decision. Ida was deeply
convinced that soldiering was wicked. Still, all she ever said to him
was,
"It is your choice." David also remained silent, allowing his adult son
full
freedom to forge his own future.
Yes, Ida and David wisely held their tongues - but they never withheld
their applause, especially on the day their son, General Dwight
Eisenhower,
became President of the United States of America.
From God's Little Devotional Book from A Cup of Chicken Soup for the
Soul,
Copyright 1996 by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen & Barry Spilchuk
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