In Europe during WWII, Ray Whipps served as an infantryman under General Patton in the trenches of Normandy, Paris, and Belgium. Betty was a field nurse in Cherbourg, France. After Ray was injured in a mortar blast, the two met and bonded over their shared faith. As Betty nursed Ray back to health, they fell in love and vowed to marry after the war.
Then things went terribly wrong . . .
Hear Ray and Betty introduce their remarkable story of faith and love amidst the calamities of World War II.
Going Deeper
- Book: Get a copy of their memoir ‘Til We Meet Again.
- Radio Series: Hear more grace and war stories with this week’s Haven Today series called “War and Grace.”
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An amazing story. Makes me a little jealous, having lost my
lovely wife after 55 years of marriage . She is with the Lord
“which is far better” for her.