HOME RULES
Several years ago, Calvin and I wrote a family mission statement together. It was kind of long, used some overly technical language, and while we agreed with the spirit of what we wrote and tried to live by it, we didn’t really reference it or talk about it that much.
Last year we updated the statement and made it a bit more accessible and meaningful for our family. We even featured it in a video about making every moment count.
Our mission statement communicates the things that we want to be true of each person that lives in our home. These are the values that we want to cultivate every day and extend to our family, friends, and others we interact with.
We simplified our mission statement even more and created something we could hang on the wall in our home as a regular reminder of what’s most important.
Start fresh every day
Invest in intentional time together
Anticipate needs
Express gratitude
Be kind
Work hard and enjoy its return
Quickly ask for and extend forgiveness
Respond with self-control and patience
Tell the truth
Love and prefer others
As much as possible, seek peace and unity
Make every moment count
| Credits: Author & Photography - Jacintha Payne |