Being Nurturing and Adventurous

“I see a sense of purpose when they do God’s work on earth and a feeling that there is a bigger purpose to their lives. The kids really enjoy helping out, like prepping surprise snack bags for kids at the food shelter.”

Their family is grounded in spending quality time together, which might be a meal and a movie or volunteering with a community organization.

“If I were to pinpoint our parenting philosophy, it is to provide gentle guidance while allowing our children the independence to discover and learn at their own pace. We don’t just want to raise good children but strong adults.”

Brooks nurtures their development by setting examples. To instill a heart of kindness and service, they volunteer at the Ronald McDonald House, Great Plains Food Bank, Emergency Food Pantry, local churches, and other local organizations.

Son Bill says, “It was fun volunteering for Folkways downtown. I helped with the stage set-up. When I attended their Night Bazaar, it felt good to see it how it helped provide entertainment for others.”

Traveling tops the family to-do list. It’s their passion. Husband Bill’s mapping background helps dream up their next adventure. The kids get involved by learning about the destinations, from food choices to sightseeing. They plan to travel to all seven continents. After an upcoming trip to Argentina, they will have three left.