In the fall of 1950, teenagers Helen and Gaines traveled across state lines to be married somewhere that would legally recognize their young ages and declare them man and wife. After the ceremony, they feasted at the great Whataburger and continued school the next day. This was the start to a lifetime of adventures together. In their 70 years of marriage, Helen and Gaines have woven joy, commitment, and love into everything they do. They have handled the challenges of life with grace and have witnessed the passage of time side by side.
My latest single, Stay, is dedicated to Helen and Gaines Lawrence, my grandparents, to honor their sacrificial love, true kindness, and humility displayed throughout their marriage.