I was the eldest of seven children (as was my husband) so I thought I was well prepared to have my own children. That idea was shattered when I brought my newborn daughter home. My idealism gradually evaporated over the next few months as I realised that despite all the time I had around little children, it was not the same as having my
I've been listening to a sermon by John MacArthur -- actually reading through it now -- and he talked about how mothers are preserved -- mitigate the curse through childbirth -- by raising up godly generations of children. And see here, that is what you are doing.
Thanks, Ruth. I think, too, that having your own children is a constant reminder of your responsibility to try to live your life in a way that won't make them stumble.
What wonderful news Carol. Another precious addition to your family, a grandchild. Crying or not, very precious. I agree that we do have to literally surrender them to God and let them make their choices. That is how we learnt but we can be there to encourage and continue to love, always love them.
What a blessing! Congratulations!
I've been listening to a sermon by John MacArthur -- actually reading through it now -- and he talked about how mothers are preserved -- mitigate the curse through childbirth -- by raising up godly generations of children. And see here, that is what you are doing.
Thanks, Ruth. I think, too, that having your own children is a constant reminder of your responsibility to try to live your life in a way that won't make them stumble.
Congratulations! I’m about to hit this stage, too, as my first grandchild is due in June. 😊
Thanks, Anna. I saw your post on your daughter's marriage awhile back. Great news - you have much to look forward to. 😊
Congratulations Carol!
The hope at least for those striving to be authentically Christian, is that each generation is more sober than the last :)
Hi Maria, yes! It's not just about us.
What wonderful news Carol. Another precious addition to your family, a grandchild. Crying or not, very precious. I agree that we do have to literally surrender them to God and let them make their choices. That is how we learnt but we can be there to encourage and continue to love, always love them.
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