Mary Collins Billy Graham’s Wife Stages Her Rebellion

Billy Graham’s Wife Stages Her Rebellion

Mary Collins

It’s a foolish woman who expects her husband to be to her that which only Jesus Christ can be: fold arms neat above lap tuck ankles one over another (never knees) turn on oven 6 a.m.

Ready to forgive, totally understanding, blue breaths early morning make coffee start car wait you are in the kitchen you are on the patio

unendingly patient, invariably tender and loving cram tampons into purse apply mascara hide three hours of sleep unfailing in every area, anticipating every need run alarm clocks wake children serve bacon

and making more than adequate provision. tell son be good watch sunrise face traffic you are not late you are never late

Such expectations put a man under an impossible strain. take place in pew The same goes for the man who expects too much from his wife. Walk to the pulpit and begin to preach.