Quote by Mike Huckabee

My kids have moved more in their twenties, you know, than my parents have moved in nearly 40-something years of marriage before they died. So there's a part of me that laments what we have lost, and that is a sense of community.

My kids have moved more in their twenties, you know, than my

Summary

The quote reflects the speaker's observation about the frequency of their children's relocations in their twenties compared to their own parents, who rarely moved during their long marriage. The speaker expresses a sense of longing for the lost sense of community that comes with stability and continuity. The remark suggests a bittersweet reflection on the changing societal patterns and the impact it has on people's connection to a local community.

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Marriage

By Mike Huckabee

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