The first time I saw her, I knew I wanted to get to know her better. I had just started a Bible study in my high school (Lake Howell High School in Maitland, FL). Donna came late, wearing her (very adorable) softball uniform. About 2/3 through my study, she got up and left early—and I did not know why. (I found out later she was going to practice.)

When I found out more about her, I fell "head over heals." She had led several of her neighbors to Christ, had a gentle spirit that my life desperately needed, and had a passion for ministry.

We have done 3 church plants together, transitioned 2 established churches, finished 5 graduate degrees, and had three kids (and if you have done any of these, you know why I list them---your wife has taken on quite a burden).

I don’t deserve her, but I am blessed that she loves me in spite of my faults. And, I love her more today than the day I married her.

We were 20 and way too young—but God had a plan. And I could not have asked for a better partner in life.

So, today, there is no work and no blogging—just a day with the love of my life…