12/31/2022
After a year’s chase at , I caught up with Jackie and married her on December 31,1962. I thought it was smart so I could get away with buying one present. I soon learned it was Jesus’ birthday & her anniversary. I would have to buy two presents. I also thought I was the “Man of the House” and that I would make all major decisions. But so far, no major decisions have been made.
These 59 years have been well worth the chase. Going to Selma,going to jail for public accommodations, going abroad to get Goodman, the 1984 and 1988 races….things got real tough. But through all the decisions, Jackie told me to hang in there and not to embarrass our people by giving up. I loved her then, and today the love is 59 years deeper. She covered my back in the sunshine days of summer, and the cold nights of winter. Marriage goes through these stages, but she never wavered. I spent 17 years at home, and the rest with Jackie. Love must endure many seasons. I have been in jail, made foreign policy expeditions and made my share of mistakes.Through it all, her care for me was by grace and mercy and it has endured. I thank you,Jackie for being my rock. I love you very much. ❤️ 👑
