Kevin was having significant health issues before we married, but we had no idea how serious this would become. He was misdiagnosed for months and at 8 months into our marriage, he was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. While we were just starting our lives together, I found myself signing paperwork so Mayo could do a very delicate surgery to his head and neck. We had to resolve all of Kevin’s final affairs in life should he not survive surgery. Risks were high. The next 2 years of Kevin’s life were a battle that I can’t find words for. He suffered so much and shrank into a shell of whom he had been only months earlier. As a result, I never take our lives for granted. I place his value far above anything except the One who heals-my greatest Love, Jesus Christ. God has given me 19 years of marriage to Kevin -far more than we expected.

Kevin has paid careful attention to what motivates me. He actually studies everyone:) He knows I listen closely to God and take great risks for Him. Kevin applauds, coaches, provides for, cares for and gives me professional advice as to how to do what God is asking of me in the most safe and efficient way. I know for sure that Kevin is the reason I can keep pushing into the dark-because he is the safety behind me, over me and under me.

For those who haven’t met Kevin, just know how incredibly blessed and grateful I am that I waited and didn’t choose someone who wasn’t as sure in their faith, stable, trustworthy and as honorable as Kevin.

Happy 19th anniversary to my favorite man! You are so respected and appreciated by me and all who know you.