Ep. 17: Making peace with life’s curveballs, with Vincent Hopson

Vincent Hopson is a remarkable member of his household. Born in Savannah, TN, yes, there is one in Tennessee, Vincent has dedicated his life to his family. When things went topsy-turvy, he stood steadfast in the face of adversity—taking life one day at a time. His experiences dealing with an injury at work and then with his wife’s onset of dementia made him realize the importance of humility and how pursuing a godly life can make daily struggles less taxing.

Hear more about Vincent Hopson’s life lessons in this 17th episode of 3 Stores, 2 Cotton Gins, 1 Remarkable Life!

 

In this episode:

• Leaving Savannah for Chicago and going back
• How everyone thought he would be a good fit as a teacher
• Enrolling in college, but realizing teaching wasn’t his calling
• Getting a job in a nearby paper mill instead of getting a degree
• His wife, Bertha, being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s 6 years ago, and how that changed their lives
• Finding relief in support groups
• Allowing Bertha to do whatever she wants
• Learning constantly about how to care for her
• Finding peace at yard sales and junk stores with brother, Roger
• Staying humble and kind
• Leaving a legacy of a plain old Vince who cared about people and made a difference