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Wanda’s disappointment in her new family’s lack of feminist perspective was gradually replaced by the understanding that you don’t always have to see eye to eye to love, be loved, or even be close. Miriam, Sam, and Virginia had other things to teach her, other fruit to offer. As she observed the senior Leverings’ marriage, she noted that a balance of power had been struck, that although Miriam was no feminist, she was strong, firm, and clear in where she stood. She was nobody’s chump. Sam seemed to adore his wife even if she crossed him. – from Simple Living – One Couple’s Search for a Better Life

The way we live our life in front of others makes a difference. The everyday things we do can speak volumes even when we are relatively silent about our faith. (Wanda’s in-laws Sam and Miriam Levering were staunch Quakers. I think Virginia was her sister-in-law.)

The first sentence is important too. Something to ponder - you don't always have to see eye to eye to love, be loved, or even be close.