Though None Go with Me

Elizabeth is asked to pick up the new assistant pastor at the train station and is surprised by a young, handsome man. They quickly fall in love and become engaged, imagining a future built on faith and shared dreams. Their romance becomes the cornerstone of Elizabeth's life as she navigates faith and hardship.

Ben leaves to serve as a chaplain in the Korean War, telling Elizabeth that he must follow God wherever He leads. He promises to marry her when he returns. At the train station he gives her a Bible with an inscription, and they begin a long correspondence that sustains her faith.

When her father dies, Elizabeth discovers there is no inheritance and the house is heavily mortgaged. The bank threatens foreclosure, forcing her to confront an uncertain future. She moves in with Will, who offers her a secretarial job in his auto insurance company.

An army officer arrives to tell Elizabeth that Ben died when the army hospital was hit. The news crashes over her, and she faints from the shock. The tragedy forces her to redefine her hopes for the future.

Elizabeth gradually leans on Will for support and moves into his home. He offers her a secretarial role at his company, helping her regain independence. They become a steady presence in each other’s lives as she rebuilds her world.

After their honeymoon, Elizabeth receives a letter from Ben saying he is alive and a prisoner of war who will soon be home. She tells Will, who is heartbroken but acknowledges the complexity of her feelings. In choosing Will, Elizabeth confirms the life they have begun together.

Elizabeth and Will settle into married life and are blessed with a son. The family enjoys a period of happiness as their son grows. They cherish their time together despite the shadow of past losses.

Years later, the son and his wife die in a car accident while returning from a Christmas party. Their daughter is left to be raised by Will and Elizabeth, who become guardians. The loss compounds Elizabeth's ongoing test of faith.

Elizabeth becomes angry with God for taking away almost everyone she loves. She wrestles with unanswered prayers and the weight of heartbreak that follows every loss. Her faith is strained, even as she continues to care for her granddaughter.

Will dies after more than four decades of marriage, leaving Elizabeth to confront life without him. He had been her steady partner through trials, joy, and loss. His passing marks a poignant turning point in her long life.

Best friend Fran organizes a party to honor Elizabeth for fifty years of service to the community. Attendees share stories about how Elizabeth touched countless lives. She is deeply moved by the gratitude and the memories of a life dedicated to helping others.

One of the attendees at the party is Ben, whose presence brings a quiet sense of unresolved history to Elizabeth's milestone. The moment serves as a reflective capstone to a lifetime of faith, love, and perseverance. The scene hints at the lingering, complex connections that shaped her story.