A LOVE STORY

Story ID:	2172
Written by:	Frederick William Wickert (bio, contact, other stories)
Story type:	Family Memories
Location:	Gilboa, NY 12076 New York USA
Year:	1900
Person:	Fred Wickert & Helen Gould Wickert

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Posted 05/25/2007 12:10 by Janice Dolores Marler | Reply

That was so sweet. I loved it.
Jan

Posted 05/25/2007 18:43 by Betty (BJ) Roan | Reply

Helen was one lucky woman. How could she keep from falling madly in love with such an incredible man? Fred didn't even know whether or not he had a chance with Helen, yet he bought a farm to keep her parents from losing their home? BJ

Posted 05/25/2007 18:49 by Frederick William Wickert | Reply

Yes, he did just that. Whether he did it to keep them from losing their home, or whether he did it out of his love for her, Mom and dad never said. He never said anyway. It was Mom who told of it. Dad never was one to boast about anything, except maybe his kids when they didn't hear it. As for his motives, my guess is that it was a little bit of both, because he spent his life helping other people.

Fred

Posted 05/25/2007 21:59 by Nancy J. Kopp | Reply

Fred.
What a loving tribute to your parents. They would have been so proud to read all that you wrote. Theirs is a lovely story.
Nancy

Posted 05/26/2007 22:21 | Reply

What an incredible love story! What a true example of sincere dedication! I'm very glad I took the time to read it.
Blessings,
Sandi in FL.

Posted 06/11/2007 20:32 | Reply

What a wonderful love story, you can be proud of your parents, seems they really were meant for each other. Thank you for sharing.

Barbara

Posted 07/23/2007 18:20 by Kathleene S Baker | Reply

I'm so glad I read this story, it was lovely. I'd have to agree that it was true love - they both gave up their dreams to make new dreams together!

Kathy Baker