Bond strengthens
During our trip, the bond between us strengthened. Laughter echoed through the woods as we hiked, played games, and sat by the campfire.

I taught my youngest how to fish while the older kids shared stories, releasing pent-up stress. Every moment felt like a stitch in the fabric holding us together.
For a brief time, we could forget the looming worries, enjoying pure, uninterrupted joy as a family.