Prioritizing Family - Courtney and Trevor Thornton 2025

In this episode, we catch up with Courtney and her husband Trevor Thornton for their second-year interview. The conversation starts with an introduction to Trevor and explores the couple's journey, including their decision to homeschool their children and prioritize family. They delve into the creation of a multi-year journal designed to help users reflect on their lives over a decade and how this has impacted their own experiences. Courtney opens up about how the loss of their daughter, Presley, has influenced their family priorities and spiritual growth. They also talk about their recent trip to Alaska and how it reinforced their appreciation for nature and God's creations. The Thorntons share their ongoing project of converting their annual blanket drive into a non-profit organization, aiming to support more NICUs and make a broader impact. They conclude with a discussion on their current church callings and their hopes for maintaining a strong family focus over the next decade.01:35 Meet Trevor: Courtney's Husband02:49 Trevor's Career Journey04:07 Reflecting on Last Year's Interview04:56 The Importance of Family07:08 Homeschooling Challenges and Insights09:55 Incorporating Real-Life Learning17:13 Balancing Roles: Teacher and Parent20:41 Spiritual Guidance in Homeschooling34:27 The Impact of Losing Presley43:46 Future Plans: Nonprofit Organization48:33 Local Hospital Support and Blanket Donations50:04 Reflecting on the Impact of Blanket Donations51:13 Debating the Future of the Blanket Drive51:47 The Emotional Significance of the Blanket Drive53:13 The Purpose Behind the Blanket Drive54:04 Balancing Personal Grief and Helping Others54:51 The Decision to Continue the Blanket Drive56:40 The Role of Faith and Divine Timing01:00:51 Starting a Nonprofit: Steps and Motivation01:05:23 The Importance of Taking Action01:14:41 Family Trip to Alaska01:17:26 Experiencing Spiritual Moments on the Cruise01:20:05 Appreciating Nature and God's Creations01:25:03 Future Priorities and Family Focus01:28:20 Current Callings and Final Thoughts