God had directed our lives in specific ways that prepared us for events that would transpire years later. Specifically, when our parents required long-term care, my wife, Julia, and I chose to alter our chosen life projectory to be their caregivers, which we believed to be God's directive to "Honor your Mother and Father." This choice produced challenges that resulted in relying on God for strength and provision. As we sought God's direction during our experiences, He pursued us in ways that brought my wife and me closer to each other and strengthened our faith in God. Also, the choices and actions taken by us and others, no matter the motives were used by God for our good in ways we never dreamed. We hope our story will reassure you that obeying God produces rewarding results beyond what we expect.

Chuck Horstman is an ordinary man who has done his best to live a quiet life with God's blessing. He and Julia were married in 1988. Julia had 2 boys from her first marriage and the 4 of us have been a family ever since. Chuck and Julia taught school in Alaska and Oklahoma, with Oklahoma being their home state. They are blessed with several grandchildren who bring great joy into their lives. They keep God and family as the priorities of their lives by spending time in God's service and with their families as much as possible.