I first met my wife when she was seventeen years old. We are now in our twelfth year of marriage. With God as my witness, I can testify that she is the most persevering and content woman I have ever met. Throughout all of the time of our marriage I can honestly say that I have no recollection of my wife complaining. This remarkable character quality is only matched by her loyalty and support to her husband and family. This year we celebrated her birthday (October 6), not only with cake and ice cream, but with a lengthy reading about the life of Sarah Edwards (wife to J. Edwards — whose three hundredth anniversary was the day before), a woman who, like my own bride, was indefatigable in her service to God, husband, and family. All who know me know that there would be no work of Vision Forum apart from Beall who is my personal editor, counselor, help-meet in all things, and best friend. Happy birthday, Beall.