A Woman of Gold Chinese

Robert W. Killick : A Woman of Gold – Chinese

They say only a brave man dares to write his wife’s biography, especially after sixty-four years of marriage. And my friends? They tell me I’m certifiably insane. But I’ve always lived by the principle that “fortune favors the brave,” so really, what’s the worst that could happen? It’s not like I’ll forget her birthday, or where she was born, right? (Though, after all these years, the thought does give me a slight shiver.)

A Woman of Gold is more than just a love story; it’s a testament to the extraordinary life of an ordinary woman. From the quiet rhythms of daily life to the unforeseen storms that inevitably sweep through, my wife navigated every challenge with a grace and strength that continually astonished me. You’ll witness her expert handling of the mundane, the constant ebb and flow of ups and downs, and the inexplicable vagaries that life, with its wicked sense of humor, often throws our way.

This is the story of a woman who masterfully balanced a multitude of roles: a devoted wife, a nurturing mother to three, a doting grandmother to six, a dedicated teacher, a shrewd co-director of a chemical company, a respected elder in her church, a tireless philanthropist, and yes, even an avid tennis player. Her life was a vibrant tapestry woven with threads of unwavering commitment, quiet resilience, and an boundless capacity for love.

But as I delved into the depths of her remarkable journey, a flicker of Hamlet’s guards’ prayer—”Angels and ministers of grace, defend us…”—occasionally crossed my mind. This venture, this exploration of a life so intimately intertwined with my own, required a particular kind of courage. Yet, as Judy herself once told me, “Be brave.” So here it is, her story, now available in Chinese, a legacy of a life truly lived.

即便已与妻子共度63载春秋，朋友们仍取笑我为她作传“勇气十分可嘉”。

但我一向信奉那句老话：“幸运女神偏爱勇士。”更何况，能出什么岔子呢？至少，我从未忘记她的生日，也清楚地记得她的出生地。她的那些故事：身兼数职——人妻、三子之母、六孙之祖母、教师、化学公司联席董事、教会长老、慈善家、网球爱好者——却始终从容应对平凡琐事、人生起伏与无常际遇的传奇，我皆能娓娓道来。不过我们不会忘记莎士比亚借哈姆雷特之口道出的那句广为人知的祈祷：“天使与仁慈的神灵啊，请庇佑我们。”

没错，我会如朱迪嘱咐的那般勇敢！