I was fortunate to share many years with my dad and received countless hours of wisdom on a wide range of topics — with the greatest focus being on marriage. I deeply treasure the many simple truths he passed down.
It was refreshing to cut through the complicated ways I often approach life and be reminded of how powerful simple, practical truths can be when lived out. They made a real impact.
I loved how passionate he was about the topic and how fully dedicated he was to helping others.
I have tremendous respect and admiration for the way he and my mom gave freely of themselves — offering marriage classes and counseling sessions at no cost. And they didn’t stop there. They would cook dinner, pour wine, and open their home — covering everything from their own pockets — simply because they wanted to help others benefit from the wisdom he had gained through hours of research and the lessons learned from his own mistakes.
I can testify that he was nowhere near perfect in his marriage. However, one thing he was perfect in was meeting my Mom’s love language of quality time. This is something I never truly appreciated until I began to reflect on his life and the main lessons he taught on how to have a great marriage.
I am eager to follow his example.