SWEET 16!

16 years ago I said I do to my beautiful bride. It has been quit a journey in these last 16 years. We were married during Spring break of our Junior year. There are pros and cons to everything. A pro was that school as a married couple was less that an individual. We both had jobs to cover  expenses for housing,insurance, etc. We both worked in food services together at the snack bar, where we were able to eat for free. The cons is we saw each other a lot in passing. From working 3 jobs, school, and my college drama ministry. Needless to say we did not get the much needed quality time that a newlywed needs. But we got through it,and then god sent us to Texas to Seminary to get my Masters degree. 3 more years of school!! We learned our lesson from our first year, so Thursday night was sacred. Thursday night was our date night! Those years were incredible growing years as a couple.I believe those years were vital in preparing for our future. She worked to put me through school,and I was also a youth pastor while there in Texas as well,and we have a lot of cherished friends to this day from there.Then in 1999 our journey took us back to Missouri to launch our drama ministry that we had been preparing for. Clear Vision Drama Company. My wife and I would substitute teach in public schools to draw income as we grew our ministry. By our 3 year we did not need to sub anymore because of our many opportunities with CV.

We were married 7 years before our first precious gift arrived. They educed labor which took 4 days of delivery. Guess he was not ready for the world yet...lol. The reason we induced is that CV had an event that next weekend in GA. So I wanted to be here for the birth of my son. So the eve of me having to leave Nathaniel Benjamin May arrived. 4 years later Toby Zachariah May. I know parents are proud parents,but those are the best 2 little boys in the world, and I love them with all of my heart!

But this blog is really to honor my wife. She has been through thick and thin with me. The highs and lows of ministry. Before Nathaniel was born,my wife traveled to every event. Even learned a new trade as lighting director for CV. Programming and running our intelligent lights during our show. The list is numerous of all the incredible things that I can say about Christy. She is beautiful from the inside and out. She always seeks to do what is best. She is a woman of integrity. She is a phenomenal mother who loves her little boys. She has the gift of hospitality. Through the years we have housed many CV members. She is old fashioned like me and still believes in common courtesy. She is the keeper of all things admin both ministry and home. She is an incredible cook! And if you ever have been to one of my sons B-day party you know she goes out of her way to give the best B-day that she can give to her children. A themed party with a themed cake that she makes from scratch. Needless to say it is always an adventure. But that is why I love her,because of all the sacrifices she has made through the years from an absentee husband on the road,playing the role of single mom many a nights. To the care taking of our extra CV guests living with us. To keeping our ministry and family finances in order. Living well below her means. Christy if you are reading this. The things that you have done over the years have not gone unnoticed. I truly love you more today then I did 16 years ago! You are still beautiful inside and out, and I look forward to another 16 years of an incredible journey with you! And my commitment to you with the the things that God has placed in our life is to be able to provide for you and give you all the things that you deserve! I know being in ministry we have never had the resources to truly go somewhere special and celebrate each years milestone, but my goal is to change all that in these upcoming months and years. You and my kids are my "WHY". My family is what motivates me to continue and press on. So just like you have with our last 16 years. I ask that you continue to lock arms with me and journey together with me to all the adventures we will have with our next 16 years! I love you and happy Anniversary!