Family Time!!!

Pam and I just wrapped up a Bond family reunion at Big Bear Lake in Southern California. Due to COVID, this was the first time our clan has gathered in a couple of years. We rented a large cabin to host the event. Rachel and the girls traveled from Vermont. Christina’s family drove from Northern California. Jennifer’s family came from San Juan Capistrano, CA. And we came from Costa Rica. (Tommy was not able to join us.) We had an amazing time together!

Dinner time each evening with 17 people around the table was incredibly special!

This was the first time that our nine grandkids were all together since 2018. That’s a long time! They have all changed dramatically. Peyton is now driving. Cheyann and Audrey have their learner’s permits. And the rest have grown in countless ways. The kids connected fabulously and enjoyed themselves immensely.

It brought us special joy to watch our three lovely daughters reconnect and enjoy each other’s company. Each one is unique and beautiful in their own way. They have grown into confident, mature women. All three are amazing mothers who are passionately pursuing their unique callings in life.   

Pam prepared games for us to enjoy each day, including a cooking contest with our three daughters posing as renowned chefs as the judges.

After the family reunion, Pam and I stayed with Jennifer’s family for a few days. Rachel and the girls were also with us. We spent the better part of two days at Doheny Beach near Jennifer’s home. The kids had an absolute blast. Audrey and Eden tried surfing for the first time…and LOVED it!

All in all, we had a wonderful trip to the USA experiencing family at its best! Pam and I are now back in Costa Rica preparing for our first Tropical Storm. We wanted more adventure in this season of our lives, and God has certainly been graciously granting it!

Warmly,

Steve and Pam