The Simple Lives We Live
Some of the most extraordinary stories don't come from celebrities, politicians, or history books. They come from everyday people. Your neighbor, your grandmother, the man who runs the corner store, or the woman sitting next to you at church. Everyone has a story worth telling on the simple lives we live.
We sit down with ordinary people to uncover the extraordinary lives they've lived, stories of love and family of loss and heartache of perseverance, joy, and the simple moments that make us who we are. These conversations remind us that life's greatest lessons often come from those we least expect. So please join me each week as we capture voices and memories that deserve to be heard and remembered.
Because the truth is ordinary people live the most extraordinary lives.
The Simple Lives We Live
Gloria Stockwell
In this episode of 'The Simple Lives We Live', I have the honor of interviewing my Aunt Gloria, who reflects on her 79 years filled with family, love, resilience, and faith. Gloria shares vivid memories of growing up in Beach, North Dakota, from working on the farm and attending grade school to learning to drive a tractor. She recounts the close-knit bond with her siblings, the influence of her mother and Aunt Olive, and the impact of her father's death. Gloria also discusses her career as a nurse, her brief engagement, her time in a convent, and her passion for helping others. Through stories of Christmas celebrations, childhood games, and her deep involvement with nieces and nephews, Gloria's narrative is a testament to finding joy and meaning in the simple, everyday moments.