Family values

Years ago, as a couple, we chose to create a list of our top five personal values and then develop a list of our top five family values. This was an idea we got from a parenting quote from Dr. Dobson. From our individual lists we created this list:

1. Love God (loving God creates a desire within to grow in virtues)
2. Love others (loving others develops patience)
3. Respect yourself and others (recognizing your value to Christ helps us respect ourselves)
4. Speak with gentleness (controlling our tongue starts in our hearts)
5. Forgive (forgiveness develops a non-judgemental, merciful character)

These are our core values that we hope to both live by and also teach to our children in word and deed. 

May we live in the light of His love and may that in turn challenge and direct every step of our way. 

Much love, 

Abi