I have prayed for this young man since 1998 and then in 2018 he was introduced to our family. Long before Emma was born, I started praying for the man she would marry.
Oh how my God is faithful!
Joe has the coolest story of protection and divine purpose. As a new born, 26 years ago today he was abandoned by his birth mother on the steps of a local church. I praise God that she chose life! His story continues with an amazing family, life threatening illnesses, finding Jesus in college, completing his ministry degree and eventually marrying our girl. Joe and Emma share a passion to walk through life with college students, show the life-giving faith of Christ and love the people around them all while drinking coffee. :)
Today we celebrate Joe!
Joe doesn't like attention on his birthday. That's funny, he married into the wrong family...we celebrate birthdays around here. Unfortunately, the party has been delayed due to family illness. We'll go to Copps Pizza and eat pie another day. Last night Olivia and I put up a "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" sign in their yard and today I dropped off a cherry pie. More to come...
Joe's mom and dad on moving day
Some of my favorite pictures of Joe
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Happy Birthday, Joe!
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