For the Booth family, fostering an attitude of gratitude is a year-round practice that goes beyond Thanksgiving. Busy dentists and parents Steve and Lynn manage household chores and their daughters' activities through collective teamwork. Caroline, a high school sophomore excelling in sports, is a devoted sister and friend. Madelynn, an eighth-grader, shares similar interests and is known for her fun and thoughtful nature. Kamryn, a first-grader, is a creative and kind-hearted artist. The sisters assist one another and contribute to household chores, lightening the load. Steve and Lynn are also grateful for the support from their parents and coworkers, living up to the adage 'It takes a village.’
The Booth family believes that thankfulness contributes significantly to their overall well-being. Expressing gratitude and performing small acts of kindness are integral to the family's daily life. Small, thoughtful gestures, like sharing messages and pictures of beautiful sunrises and sunsets on their family text thread, constantly remind one another of their connection and support. “We try to teach our children to find joy in all situations because joy and thankfulness endure hardships and trials and allow you to connect with meaning and purpose throughout your life,” Lynn explains. “When you have a thankful heart, you also have a joyful heart and see the best in people.”
Steve and Lynn encourage open and honest conversations about gratitude and giving. “We talk with our daughters about putting others first and always being thankful for each and every day,” Lynn says. “When you focus on what you are thankful for, you tend to have a more positive outlook on life, which carries over to how you treat others.” The Booths love helping others and enjoy doing random acts of kindness to brighten someone's day. Steve and Lynn love asking their girls about the moments they made others smile throughout the day.
At their Midlothian dental practice, Penterson & Booth, Steve and Lynn exhibit gratitude daily by being thankful for each patient and treating them like family. They offer support during difficult times and celebrate happy moments with their patients, always treating them respectfully and kindly. And when it comes to giving back, the Booth family is deeply involved in various charitable activities. Over the years, they have supported organizations like Coats for Kids, Chesterfield Food Bank, Toys for Tots, Mustaches for Kids (M4K), ASK, and Donated Dental Services, where they provide complimentary dental care to those in need. Additionally, they support the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, the Pink Chair Project, and the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
Embodying a deep sense of gratitude, the Booth family forms a vibrant fusion of shared traditions and is committed to giving back. Their everyday actions demonstrate a genuine appreciation for life's blessings as they celebrate milestones and support one another through thick and thin. The Booths are more than just a family; they are a beacon of love and solidarity, enriching their own lives and positively impacting their community. Whether through their volunteer work, compassion for neighbors, patients, and friends, or simply being there for each other, the Booths authentically live out the true essence of family. Their efforts have brought smiles to many faces and inspired others to follow their lead, creating a ripple effect of kindness and gratitude in their community.
The Booths are more than just a family; they are a beacon of love and solidarity, enriching their own lives and positively impacting their community.