We are a family of ten. From about the time I was expecting our fifth child, I was often confronted by folks who were either confused by our family size, or totally opposed to it. All I had to do was look down at my sweet children to see what an amazing blessing they were. … Continue reading Debunking the Myth that Children are Burdens
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Treasuring Our Children in a Materialistic World
Soft newborn skin sinks into my side as tiny fingers clasp my own. My two-year-old wrinkles her nose as she shoots me a smile and leans a bit closer to share a sloppy kiss. Instead of truly relishing the moment, sometimes my mind slips away to my to-do list which is a mile long. Or … Continue reading Treasuring Our Children in a Materialistic World
Accepting Children with a Grateful Heart
Holiness does not consist in doing extraordinary things. It consists in accepting, with a smile, what Jesus sends us. It consists in accepting and following the will of God. ~Mother Teresa How many of you have dreamed about doing something extraordinary? (I'm raising my hand over here.) When I was younger, that's really all I … Continue reading Accepting Children with a Grateful Heart