I met Debra on December 22, 2001. We had spoken on the phone previously, but this was our first in person meeting. I had a missionary friend named Premnath, who was staying for a month with my parents in Kettering. He was going to be speaking at her church the next day and she had… Continue reading The Beginning with Debra
The Engagement and Wedding
Honestly, I believe that until we became engaged, Debra was the most flawless woman I had ever met. She seemed so classy, sophisticated and beautiful. She was independent and confident. But, above all, she was selfless, kind, generous and Godly. She spoke of her relationship with Jesus Christ in such vivid and passionate terms. It… Continue reading The Engagement and Wedding
The Honeymoon
Believe it or not, the arguing started while we were still on our honeymoon. That sweet, agreeable, Christian lady, who was always so kind and quiet disappeared and was replaced by a self-willed woman who was intent on getting her own way on everything, and willing to argue to no end if she could not.… Continue reading The Honeymoon
The Early Years
By the time we got home from our honeymoon, we had already had so many arguments and disagreements I had lost track of how many. Some over sex, some over the kids, some over the ministry, some over some other sleight I had done or not done. While there were certain topics that resulted in… Continue reading The Early Years
Debra’s Abortion
During the first few years that we were married we were trying to have a baby. This was a particularly emotional and trying time for us both. Each month, when the test came back negative, there was disappointment, depression, and anger from Debra. Because I do not display my emotions on my sleeve, I was… Continue reading Debra’s Abortion