IT'S MY STORY - I'LL TELL IT MY WAY

About the Book

“My Story” is a refl ection on the events of my life—from my birth in 1926 until my marriage in 1949, at the age of 23. My experiences in growing up on a poor, hilly farm without electricity or inside plumbing during the depression years of the 1930s, then the diffi cult war years of the early 1940s, followed by the growing prosperity after WW II— all helped to shape the kind of person that I wished to become. These events helped me to progressively establish three main goals for my life: Build a meaningful relationship with my Creator, get a worthwhile education, and fi nd a “Special Girl” to share my life. In those 23 years, I accomplish two of my goals. The one remaining goal—my fi rst and oldest objective—was still “a work in progress” at the end of “My Story.” My efforts to fi nd an acceptable way of worshipping my God would not be realized until a few more years had passed. I had also determined that my “Special Girl” and I would reach this goal together. If time allows, I will complete that account in “Our Story—All the Way” in the near future. My initial purpose in writing this account has been to preserve that heritage for my two sons, Steve and Jeff, and for their families . . . If “My Story” proves to be of any interest to others, so much the better. Jim Wahl - text should be Amazone BT for "Jim Wahl"

About the Author

James M. Wahl was born February 2, 1926 on the Wahl family farm near Logan, Ohio. He was the ninth of 13 children born to Bill and Bertha Wahl. After graduating from Logan, Ohio High School in 1943, he served overseas in the Army during World War II. Surviving a wartime injury, he returned to Ohio where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Education at Ohio State University under the GI Bill. Upon graduation from OSU, he taught Vocational Agriculture at Piketon, Ohio High School for two years, and then worked for International Harvester (now Navistar) for 31 years, retiring in 1982 at age 57. At age 31, he satisfi ed a growing desire to serve as an ordained minister. From that date forward, he has continued to serve in a voluntary ministry that centers on Bible study education. Since 1966, he and his wife, Betty, have lived together in Fort Wayne, Indiana, surrounded by a growing family, including 2 sons, 5 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren . . . and counting!