Then We

Yesterday was a fun day, we celebrated Amy's birthday. The celebration was an all day affair. My wife prefers quality time over gifts. So, we hung out as a family all day. As we were driving home my son said recounted all that we had done and concluded with, "That's a lot of 'then we's'".

There is something special about the "then we".

The "then we" is community in a phrase. It says so much with two little words. The days that are filled with the "then we" are the days that are most enjoyable and fulfilling. They are the days when laughter seems to punctuate every minute. They are the days when I feel most at home.

"Then we" days are few and far between now. The kids are older and busy. Life and ministry are full. Our family of four is often moving in different directions. Yet, when the "then we" day happens it is this great reminder that we are part of something more than ourselves. Our busyness is forgotten, even if for a brief moment.

When was your last "then we" day? I would love to hear about it below...