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Father George's Vows

Tuesday, June 26 2007

Father George's Vows

Father George Wilkinson

George Wilkinson married his high school sweetheart, and the couple raised 12 children together near Washington, D.C.

But after his wife's death in 1996, just a year before their 40th anniversary, George needed a new direction in life.  So at the age of 63, when most people are considering retirement plans, George quit his law practice and decided to become a priest.

Father George tells Dick Gordon the story of his second career.

Music heard in this story: Parce Mihi Domine from the album Officium by Jan Gabarek

TOUGH JOBS: PROBATION OFFICER

Alfred Solomon is a probation officer for the City of Durham, who specializes in drug treatment court cases. Despite the constant challenges and sometimes heartbreaking setbacks, he says it's more than the perfect job for him, it's a calling.

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