Why We Take Our Kids Mountain Climbing
‘Why do you still take your kids mountain climbing after a trip to a neat, clean Japan?’, some people asked.
Well.
Here are some of our thoughts:
>> Those who can experience Japan may not necessarily be ‘willing’ to experience the outdoors and mountain climbing.
So if the opportunity to go outdoors is there, it is something Wilson and I know we should not miss, because we (esp. our kids) can learn different lessons from different situations and experiences. And we sure will learn a LOT from nature and interacting with nature.
>> Struggles and challenges during our recent mountain trip to Mount Sumbing (Central Java) include:
– thunder storms
– fog and cold wind
– slippery tracks
– minimal convenience (damp and leaking tents, wet footwear, humble food, sleeping with pebbles underneath and uneven ground level, no proper toilets, etc.)
>> What’s precious and invaluable: Going through the above TOGETHER as a family and with like-minded friends, plus we had sessions where biblical perspectives were shared, so we could learn to relate all experiences with our faith.
>> Our kids get to see their parents go through the same challenges (including when we slipped and fell =), and we had plenty of opportunities to share and learn from each other, including from friends who helped and served others.
We get to learn more about ourselves, nature, others and God’s goodness and protection every step of the journey 🙏🏻
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Simply grateful ♥️
