Sheila's Mom and Dad

Several have asked about Sheila's parents. 

"What do they look like?'
"How long have they been married?"
"How do her parents put up with you?"
"Why do you go see her folks every year?"

I'll say this about that.

I started dating Sheila when she was 15 and I was 16.  Sheila's mother loved me (why she did, I can't fully grasp) so she has always made me feel valued.  Sheila's father was the first to stand and speak when I was declaring my intent for ministry and needed someone from my local church to testify to the efficacy of my calling.  At our wedding Sheila's dad entrusted his first-born daughter to me.  Her parents were ready to help Sheila when each of our three children was born.  They modeled a life of Christian devotion and piety.  They loved our children and demanded the best from each of them.  They helped me through my parent's divorce.  They stood by me at the grave of my father. 

They had my respect because of their role and they earned my respect because of their lives.

Here we are with John and Elly McNichols (the parents of my beloved bride, married 56 years and still together and serving Jesus) at the bottom of Canyon de Chelly near the White House Ruins. 

I'm honored to carry their trust.  I'm determined to live so they never regret giving their daughter to me.

Comments

[evan]

your photos are always great.
do you have a personal photographer follow you around?

I love you nature pics too.

[Amber Cox]

Granny and Papaw are so awesome! You and mom are so awesome too! I'm glad you guys got to hang out together for a few days!