Ah, the dream of many: having children, a large family full of 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 see herself as a mother. He had other plans in mind. But Ray’s power of persuasion made the difference. Today, the couple is parents to 16 children.”
Yes, you read that correctly, sixteen children! Imagine the scene: a large house with nine boys and seven girls running everywhere. The Bonell children are Jesse, Brooke, Claire, Natalie, Karl, Samuel, Cameron, Sabrina, Tim, Brandon, Eve, Nate, Rachel, Eric, Damian, and Katelyn. Is it all still there? Remembering names, birthdays, customs… it’s a daily challenge. But for Ray and Jen, it’s an everyday thing.
Since the birth of their first children, they haven’t stopped growing and continue to dream of an even larger family. Raising 16 children must be a real whirlwind! Jen admits that it’s complex to manage everything, but she never gets bored. Every day is unique, full of new adventures and challenges. ‘It’s fun. For a family this size, a lot of sacrifices have to be made, but for us, it’s a good thing.
For many other people, this may not be the case. But we are 100% committed to the growth of our children and to our family life, so it’s perfect for us. The photos of their happy family prove it, and one wonders if more little Bonells will soon be added to brighten up their already full life even more.
