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When looking at your family cottage, look who it goes to, the various family members and places you visit.

If a child is given love, he becomes loving . . . If he is helped when he needs help, he becomes helpful. And if he has been truly valued at home . . . he grows up secure enough to look beyond himself to the welfare of others.
Dr. Joyce Brothers
1974

This is so profound and so very true. I found with each one of our boys, their gifts shine through with encouragement, wit and humor. It is amazing how three children all from the same family are so different. I have labeled them country 1, country 2 and country 3. Depending on which country you engage with it really makes you stop and think how unique and special each one is.

A fun place to visit
Tucker, now 18, and paving the way as the older brother, provides a country of confidence, leadership, technological savvy skills and hockey. His country shares a group of the 10 most closest friends. He is very enthusiastic and very sports minded. ESP is now unfolding in another room of the house. Do you know any professional hockey teams that need a smart and witty accountant? Tucker’s country of friends are always visiting our Farmington home. This well rounded country is a fun place to visit. There is not a lot of drama. If you visit Tucker’s country, be sure to bring your running shoes and lots of H20. His country is all about keeping in shape.

Never a dull moment
Country number 2 is our middle born, Conor. In Conor’s country you will learn about nature and his gift and love for animals. His country has had a red nosed tortoise, a few frogs, fish, a lizard, 2 cats and our dogs, Jake and Ginger. Conor has a magical way with animals so be sure you bring photos of your pets. Conor also has a group of friends but it amazes me because he can walk in a room no one knows and come out with 2 or 3 new ones. Conor is in constant, and I mean constant, motion. He loves lacrosse – the new sport on the block. Be prepared because as loving as Conor is, there is a lot of drama. I call his friends the groupies. They all sit practically on top of each other. If you visit his country the groupies like to be around girls which escalate the drama. Thank goodness we are not into dating yet (at this time). Conor does everything with gusto – never a dull moment.

Every holiday is loved
The third country and the baby of the family is Casey. His country is fairly peaceful and calm. There is no drama but rather contentment for Casey lives in the moment. In this country you will find historical facts about everything. Casey can tell you how a burger was first made and who invented Wendy’s. His country is very factual. Be prepared because Casey loves all different types of foods – portabella burgers, sloppy joes on hot dog buns (latest invention), lobster and shrimp. These last two entries are the finer things in life. In this country you will find every holiday is not only liked but it is loved. If you are up for celebrations be sure to bring along dessert.

I believe every one of these countries share value so whether I am visiting the healthy country or the full of gusto and drama country or the laid back, live in the moment country, it makes me appreciate how wonderful they really are. Thank the Lord they are not all alike.

Dori Penning