God has been so good to me. On August 18, 1973, God gave me my most precious friend, life companion, and love, my wife, Betty.

She has been the best wife a man could ever dream of having. She has traveled all over the world with me. She has set up housekeeping in many houses, three countries, and at least seven cities. She gave birth to four of the most incredible humans on the planet, our children: Chris, Stephanie, Joy, and David.

God further blessed giving our children wonderful spouses who love God and our children. These wonderful families have now raised 20 children. Two of our grandchildren are married, a third is getting married in January, and our oldest grandson will give us a great-granddaughter in October, Lord willing.

God has allowed us to serve the most wonderful and kind people worldwide. He has poured out so many friends on us. We are blessed beyond measure. 

I just wanted to recognize and thank God today for all He has done.

I also want to remind Betty, my hotshot, that I love her. Wherever she is is home. She lights up every room she walks into. She changes everything. She is the catalyst for my life. She has brought so much joy to thousands, but the most joy is what she has given me.

Betty, I love you. I thank you for being my best friend. Thank you for loving me, helping me, and being the ideal wife. For years I have always felt like I got the best deal in the world when God gave you to me.

How in the world did a poor Tennessee hillbilly get such a great wife. Only God could be so kind and good to an undeserving man like me. I love you. You still motivate, challenge, thrill, encourage and bless me. You light up my world. I love you. Happy anniversary.