Connecting with Mike & Adrian

We read everyday without really thinking about it.  Something magical happens when we read aloud, as the story seems comes to life before us.  Our love for reading and the shared story inspired us to share our experiences and why we continue to love to read aloud as adults.

A chance encounter at the Post Office affords the opportunity to lend a helping hand.  Adrian recounts her experience and frustration with the situation.  Who will step out of line to help?

Patterns, they're all around us and in us.  Adrian interviews Mike in this episode and he talks about how patterns have played a big role in how he sees the world, and how they have helped in his relationships.

Our relationships with our pets is another way we connect with each other.  Animals have brought us companionship, joy, sometimes heartache, and have lifted us up when we needed it.  Pets are part of the family, and we discuss the many benefits they bring to our lives.

At some point the kids leave the nest, and this is a big change for all involved.  There are many things we can do to help prepare them, but we also need to prepare ourselves.  How do we work through the separation from our adult children, and yet find ways to remain connected?

It's Valentine's Day, what a great day to talk about love.  Love exists in many forms in our daily lives.  What does love look like?  How do we become more loving?  Can we create a culture of love daily, giving and receiving love, in all of our relationships?

Sometimes, life or tasks can be extra challenging and require perseverance.  We discuss tools that have helped us and how we applied them to keep pushing on.

Oh the family vacation!  Camping, road trips with Adrian's family of five squishing into a Dodge Omni, Mike bouncing around in the rear seat of the family station wagon, and high school mission trips.  We share our stories and talk about the process of building relationships and making connections along the journey.

Playing games together has been an important way that we connect as a family and spend quality time with friends.  Hear about some of the different types and a few of our favorites.  Game play is good for keeping our brains active and helps with our cognitive skills.  The pandemic reduced our in person play, but there are many ways to play together across the miles, and we discuss how we made it possible.

Come on in, we're glad you're here, make yourself at home.  Join us as we talk about hospitality and the impact it can have on those who visit.  Adrian shares her stories of growing up in a home where welcoming others was her family culture.  We'll talk about how we carried that model forward into our home and also sharing the feeling wherever we go.