of his children, Evelyn. Evelyn relates that Bill always supported her desire of being in the home to raise and teach the children. Bill say’s Evelyn was really good to come up with rewards after they had accomplished their responsibilities. She might take a picture of a job well done, plan a family outing, or help them make or obtain some desired item. Another Key to the family success is their developed support system. Bill and Evelynn have given each of their children support and in turn they are a family that is there for each other. Evelyn says, “they relish in each other’s accomplishments, they are each other’s greatest cheer leaders.” The real competition lies with the ability to do their personal best. Coming from a big family they learned to serve each other. Evelyn related that, “they look out for each other. If one has a problem they rally together and take the time to help the one struggling till he’s on his feet again.” Stewart, the youngest Wright, was near completion of his Eagle Scout project when the other boys recognized the value of this accomplishment and volunteered their help to finish the project. This kind of support is the basis for the way they treat others. Even though the Wright brothers take wining seriously, they have been taught that winning isn’t everything. The old family attitude that you can’t win every time, somebody has to lose, has also contributed to another level of success even when they are not winning.
Bill and Evelyn agree with the philosophy of Zona Ruesch Wright, Bill’s mother, that, “there are only two kinds of people in this world, those you love and those you don’t know yet.” This kind of value dictates attitude and is its own natural reward.
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