Philip Toews

Husband Father Educator

Remember when life's path is steep to keep your mind even.



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Family is everything...

Without family I would be nothing

It really ISN'T about me... it's about them

familyMy family gives my life purpose and drives most, if not all, of my choices.  Ii came to the conclusion a long time ago that it just isn't about me.  It is one of life's magical ironies that accepting the responsibilities of family is one of the most liberating things one can do.  I feel free of the burden of seeking purpose, unshackled from self-absorption, unchained from loneliness.  Being happily married and having a family is without a doubt my greatest gift.  I find it perplexing that some people do not share this view. For me, the more I put my family first, the happier I am. It's just not about me any more. In fact, one of life's perplexing axioms is that in a marriage if you put each other first you will both win.

My wife Naam and her family are found in her section of the site.  Our son Caden also has his own section.  Even our dogs have a section of the site as well. Each section will be fed and watered with love over time. That means they will grow... just like children.

There is a page on the site just for our wedding.  Naam and I had a rather interesting wedding as you will see by the photos.  It was a rather elephantine undertaking!