Ruth and I graduated from SEMO University in Cape Girardeau. She has a music degree. I have a math degree. We moved to New Orleans Seminary in August 1972.
I soon became Pastor of Airport BC in Grenada MS. For over three years we drove 600 miles round trip on weekends.
John II was born May 29, 1974, at a Ladies Hospital in Metairie, a suburb of New Orleans. Rebekah Ruth was born February 6, 1976, at Grenada Hospital.
John II and Rebekah have given us 7 wonderful grandchildren. Yes, I always have their pictures at hand. Happy Fathers Day to you, from a happy father/father-in-law/grandfather.