Growing up as a family we enjoyed playing board games, having parties, watching movies and camping (though didn’t do it enough). As the kids grew up we encouraged creativity and it is a delight to see each person pursue some form of creativity in their adult lives.  Most of us enjoy social media though very aware how it takes away time for reading and other good things.  Our favourite family time was Sunday breakfast where we tried to have meaningful conversations though the kids would often get distracted by funny one-liners from movies they had seen.

I still believe that the idea of ‘living life with your kids’ is true.  We aren’t living in a physical location together but our hearts and lives are still intertwined.

Since our nest is emptier, the challenge for Peter and I as far as family life goes is:

1.  To create a family lifestyle of two
2.  To continue to connect with and support our kids in their endeavours
3.  To find and enjoy purpose in a new season of life.

Though we are always seeking God how to spend our time and energies one thing we do know is that we love being involved in our local communities (both the Christian community, and the community at large.)