One year later we moved to Denver for Graduate School (and skiing). Returning to Wausau Wisconsin we eventually settled on a small farm where we raised our three children. We continue to enjoy country living (which includes more than a dozen chickens and an ever-larger garden each year). A plaque on our wall says, “The Flock Gathers Here”. The “Flock” has grown to 15 grandchildren and as of Valentines Day this year (2024), 4 great grandchildren. As a couple we rejoice in the fact that, “…(We) have no greater joy than to hear that (our) children walk in the Truth” 3Jn1:4

Our lives are active and busy. We both continue to work at our Christian Counseling Center which we created almost 50 years ago when Lee decided to go into private practice. We are both licensed Clinical Therapists and provide counseling to individuals, couples, and families. Lee also supervises and trains professional Christian Counselors entering the field. Committed to healthy relationships, we stay active in various ministries including the Wisconsin Family Council and church ministries. We have loved to travel and especially enjoyed Israel, Eastern Europe and closer to home, Gospel Music events. In 1996 we were fortunate to have been Canoe and Kayak judges at the Summer Olympic Games in Atlaanta. We are actively involved in our grandchildren’s lives and events. In our quiet times we enjoy reading novels to one another.

Married life has been a journey for us, as it is for all married couples. After exchanging our vows, we discovered that we were not going to live “happily ever after” all the time. There were times of exciting adventure and times when we struggled with personal issues. Particularly stressful, and rewarding, has been running a business together. Managing and maintaining our Practice has sometimes been an emotional and financial roller coaster. Another major stressor was the loss of our home in a house fire. The important thing is that we continue to grow personally and spiritually and have an eternal goal that we share. We remain totally committed to our marriage.

Marriage Advice: Develop and grow as a couple in your relationship with Christ “submitting to one another as unto him.” Eph.5:21 Remember that we never stop growing Phil.1:6