Don retired from the U.S. Marine Corps on 1 August 2011, having lived in Okinawa Japan since 2006. He and Michelle have been married 18 years. They have 2 school-aged daughters (Jordan & Chloe) and adopted a son (Samuel) from Japan. They have been involved with Cadence ministries in the past throughout their military experience. The Shoves have a passion for strengthening marriages as part of their shared ministry.