The picture at the top of my blog is of me and my two dauhters at the beach a year or so ago! My wife was joking with someone that I had not used a picture of her and had never even written anything about her on my blog! I certainly don’t want her to ever feel left out or neglected, so I wanted to take a few moments to share a few things about my JOY! God blessed me with more than just a wife, He blessed me with a friend. Joy knows more about me that any other human being that I know! I trust her with my life – every part of it!
We love to joke around with each other and we both joke in very different ways – some people just don’t get this, but we do and that is all that really matters! I love to make her laugh! Her smile means more to me than any words could express. (She really has an amazing smile!) The truth is: We just work and we do it without a lot of drama. She is a more loving daughter than either of her parents or their spouses know! She is an amazing mom, who would and sometimes does truly give of her life for her daughters! She is the best minister’s wife that I know. She works hard in the church and for the church and stays out of the junk that often other people will try to pull her into! Northwood is very fortunate to have her as it’s First Lady!
One of my favorite memories of her from just this week was sneaking in and watching her sing and dance with a whole bunch of 2& 3 year olds in our nursery at church. She was leading them in all of these crazy face making, arm waving and body shaking motions! The kids were having a blast and she was too! She was not just watching them, until their parents came back to get them – she was making their exprience at church a very special and fun thing! I walked out of the room thinking how blessed we all are, that she is in our lives.
I could go on and on, but anyone that knows me, knows that I am not one for mush, unless it’s fun! And I don’t want some of you male readers accusing me of losing “man points”! So, I’ll just close by saying that I am very thankful to God for providing me with a lady that understands me, accepts me and encourages me! And Joy, I am thankful to you for everything – thanks for making my life great and my journey fun! I Love You!
Michael Joe Harvell 
Dear Brother,
What a JOY to read about a very special lady that a loving God gave you, and I believe as the years all to quickly go, you will see a Jewel of far greater value than you now see. Having had the pleasure of meeting your bride, I can say she is a beautiful lady, oh not just physical, but endowed with those qualities that God says please Him. She really doesn’t have to speak, just look into those marvelous twinkling eyes, and her lovely smile.
It is my hope that God will give you two many wonderful and fruitful years in His Ministry.
You gained a ton of “Man Points”. God has blessed the both of you with eachother. There is nothing better then to have your best friend and spouse all in the same person. Northwood wouldn’t be the same without her. I really like the no drama stuff. Who needs more drama? Joy makes me want to be a better woman of God, wife, mother, and friend! Thank you! May God continue to bless you and your beautiful family!