As a family that values and governs themselves through the core attributes of love, joy, and most importantly God – they try to live every moment as their best moment. “Quality time is what makes us happiest,” says, Drez. Although we have the typical routines of every other family, e.g., dropping the kids to school, going to work, practice, etc., there is nothing routine about our family after 5 pm, the start of our day together. We find fun ways to connect, like dancing on Tiktok, gaming, or most of all sharing/giving to others.” 

Both Mya and Drez are givers to the core and gracefully pass on this trait to their offspring. Mya mentions, “Who they become as men tomorrow begins with my husband and me today. The world is full of young men that will not hold a door or change a flat, as nowadays everyone is so self-absorbed.” This family is taking time to teach values while actively listening, caring, and staying in the mindset that – everybody matters.

The England’s will certainly go out on a limb for a total stranger, so you can only imagine how far they will go for a friend. For example, Drez has helped a friend and fellow veteran get out of prison after personally meeting with the parole board and attorneys to speak on his behalf. He was faithful in meeting month after month for many years. Although not a lawyer by far, because of his efforts, he assisted in cutting this veteran sentence by four years, whereas he is now out of prison, recently degreed, and working toward success. When asked Drez, “Why,” he quickly responded, “I know his character; he is a good man who made one wrong decision and just needs a second chance.” Now, everyone should have a friend like Drez!