Ah, the dream of many: having children, a large family overflowing with love and life. For some, it’s a quiet dream with one or two children, but for others, like Jen and Ray Bonell, it’s a true family marathon! When Jen met Ray, she didn’t really see herself as a mom.
She had other plans in mind. But Ray, with his persuasiveness, tipped the scales. Today, the couple is the parent of 16 children!
Imagine the scene: a big house with nine boys and seven girls running around everywhere. The Bonells are Jesse, Brooke, Claire, Natalie, Karl, Samuel, Cameron, Sabrina, Tim, Brandon, Eve, Nate, Rachel, Eric, Damian, and Katelyn.
Remembering names, birthdays, habits… it’s a daily challenge. But for Ray and Jen, it’s just their everyday life. Since the arrival of their first children, they haven’t stopped growing and continue to dream of an even bigger family.
Raising 16 children must be quite a whirlwind! Jen admits that it’s complicated to juggle everything, but she is never bored. Every day is unique, filled with new adventures and challenges. “It’s fun.
There are a lot of sacrifices to make for a family of this size, but for us, it’s a good thing. For many other people, it might not be. But we are 100% invested in raising our children and our family life, so it’s perfect for us.”
The photos of their happy family speak for themselves, and one can’t help but wonder if more little Bonells will soon brighten their already busy life.
