A Match Struck in Akron

What makes a marriage last? Obvious things like honesty, trust, and openness are places to start, but each union of two souls appears to have a DNA uniquely it's own. A longing glance or body language reflects attraction but not much else. How do mere mortals keep the courtship going in a long-term relationship? Two teenagers fell for each other in December 1948 and started a tumultuous relationship spanning over fifty years, a remarkable accomplishment in any generation. They overcame language, culture, and faith-based barriers to semi-enjoy marital bliss. Nobody said marriage would be easy, and this book is a tribute to their love, humor, struggles, and honesty. Where does a deep abiding love begin, thrive, and continue endlessly? How does one define what makes a relationship last through decades of turmoil, chaos, and pain? There are no easy answers or simple formulas that ensure success. Humans cannot follow a simple ten-step plan for marital success to "make it" as a couple. When Gusty Stefanow met Emily Brummett in a small diner in Akron, Ohio, in 1948, sparks flew. Each of them instantly felt that the person they saw was the ONE they'd want from that moment forward. This book is an attempt to honor the comical bliss my parents survived for fifty-five years. I dedicate this book to them with some irreverence and lots of love. Come step inside a world rarely seen by many in our contemporary culture. May it encourage and bless your relationships. Enjoy the madness!