You may have wondered why I took a leave of absence from this internet program. The reason is that early in April my husband Aubrey was rushed to the hospital with an advanced case of cancer which required immediate surgery. I was then involved in a day and night vigil and a full time fight to save his life with natural cancer cures. It is with great sorrow that I announce he died June 29th, with two daughters, two sons and myself surrounding him.

In many ways it was an unusual illness. He suffered no pain and was happy to the very end. This was due to his eternal perspective - an absolute faith in the life hereafter. When he could see that he was soon to die he said some comforting things to me: "This is an uplifting experience for all of us." "You will come to see that this is for the best." "It will be a wonderful day for me." "We will be together soon." And, "On the beautiful, bright millennial day I will be looking for you."

He was a man of honor and integrity and I was proud to be married to him. He was 100% loyal to me in marriage. During World War II Aubrey was trained to be a dentist in the Army Specialized Training Program. After the war he served in the Army Air Force at Castle Air Force Base in Merced, California. He practiced dentistry for fifteen years, then left the profession due to his health and became involved in various business activities, such as developing property in California and a cattle ranch in Australia. He was an excellent business executive and public speaker. He also wrote the book, "Man of Steel and Velvet" which is a counter part to "Fascinating Womanhood." But, more than anything he was a family man, with a devoted love for his children.

Aubrey is a descendent of Edward III of England and his ancestry ties into many of the royal lines of Europe and Scandinavia. This royal blood seems to have descended down into his blood for as we became acquainted I noticed something sort of princely about him. There was a dignity and propriety about him, which required that things be done right. He used to say, "I have to do it this way because I am a high class guy." I have thought at times that he would have fit better in this life if he had been born in a palace. I shall miss him so. I don't know what I will do without him.

The Love Book

Those who have taken the Fascinating Womanhood classes know about the "Love Book," a blank little booklet to record loving things your husbands says to you or does for you. When you are truly living the teachings of F.W. you will have things to record. When you are not, you will probably have a lot of blank pages. It will be your gauge for staying "on track."

I have kept my Love Book for thirty five years, and now, at my husband's death

it has become my greatest treasure. The last thing he said which I recorded was "I could not have asked for a better wife."

I encourage each one of you to put your marriage in top priority. Give it your very best. Live all of the principles of Fascinating Womanhood. They are all so very important. Keep them in balance. For example, don't be bossy, telling your husband what to do, even if you do it in a nice way. Be sure to fill his needs, giving him plenty of appreciation, admiration and understanding. But, on the other hand, don't be a doormat. Don't let him mistreat you or abuse you. Stand up to him (in a childlike way) and he will admire you for it.

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