[Fourlanders] FW: Jim, The Thoughtful Husband

[Brian McCarthy]

Uh Jim,

Knowing how much you enjoy golf, is there something we should know?
Are the sledge hammers locked up at home?

Just checking,
Brian "pardon me while I go set the dishwasher" - NX9O

On Mon, Jun 9, 2008 at 9:41 PM, Jim Worsham <wa4kxy at bellsouth.net> wrote:
> My wife Julie emailed this to me today.  I thought I would pass it along to
> the group.
>
> 73
> Jim, W4KXY
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Julie Worsham [mailto:juliedw at bellsouth.net]
> Sent: Monday, June 09, 2008 7:41 PM
> To: w4kxy at bellsouth.net
> Subject: Jim, The Thoughtful Husband
>
>
>
> Jim -The Thoughtful Husband...
>
> It is important for men to remember that, as women grow older, it
> becomes harder for them to maintain the same quality of housekeeping as
> when they were younger. When you notice this, try not to yell at them.
> Some are over-sensitive, and there's nothing worse than an
> over-sensitive woman.
> My name is Jim. Let me relate how I handled the situation with my wife,
> Peggy. When I retired a few years ago, it became necessary for Peggy to
> get a full-time job along with her part-time job, both for extra income
> and for the health benefits that we needed.
> Shortly after she started working, I noticed she was beginning to show
> her age. I usually get home from the golf club about the same time she
> gets home from work and although she knows how hungry I am, she almost
> always says she has to rest for half an hour or so before she starts
> dinner. I don't yell at her. Instead, I tell her to take her time and
> just wake me when she gets dinner on the table. I generally have lunch
> in the Men's Grill at the club so eating out twice is not reasonable.
> I'm ready for some home-cooked grub when I hit that door.
> She used to do the dishes as soon as we finished eating. But now it's
> not unusual for them to sit on the table for several hours after dinner.
> I do what I can by diplomatically reminding her several times each
> evening that they won't clean themselves. I know she really appreciates
> this, as it does seem to motivate her to get them done before she goes
> to bed.
> Another symptom of aging is complaining, I think. For example she will
> say that it is difficult for her to find time to pay the monthly bills
> during her lunch hour. But, boys, we take 'em for better or worse, so I
> just smi le and offer encouragement. I tell her to stretch it out over
> two or even three days. That way she won't have to rush so much . I also
> remind her that missing lunch completely now and then wouldn't hurt her
> any (if you know what I mean). I like to think tact is one of my strong
> points.
> When doing simple jobs, she seems to think she needs more rest periods.
> She had to take a break when she was only half finished mowing the lawn.
> I try not to make a scene. I'm a fair man. I tell her to fix herself a
> nice, big, cold glass of freshly squeezed lemonade and just sit for a
> while. And, as long as she is making one for herself, she may as well
> make one for me too.
> I know that I probably look like a saint in the way I support Peggy. I'm
> not saying that showing this much consideration is easy. Many men will
> find it difficult. Some will even find it impossible! Nobody knows
> better than I do how frustrating women get as they get older.
> However, guys, even if you just use a little more tact and less
> criticism of your aging wife because of this article, I will consider
> that writing it was well worthwhile. Af ter all, we are put on this
> earth to help each other.
> Signed,
> Jim
>
> EDITOR'S NOTE:
> Jim died suddenly on May 27 of a perforated rectum.The police report
> says he was found with a Calloway extra long 50-inch Big Bertha Driver
> II golf club jammed up his rear end, with barely 5 inches of grip
> showing and a sledge hammer laying nearby. His wife Peggy was arrested
> and charged with murder. The all-woman jury took only 15 minutes to find
> her Not Guilty, accepting her defense that Jim somehow, without looking,
> accidentally sat down on his golf club.
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