Homeschool Evangelist

Jul. 6, 2007

Lots of Kids

Being pregnant with number 7 has brought out many comments about large families. From folks using the term "poppin' them out" to the look of disgust when they are told that I already have six, it's not really fun hearing what people think about having more than the typical 1.9 children.

So I decided to read some articles that would encourage me to keep walking the path of letting God be in charge of this (and every) area of my life.

Here are the links to some of my favorites:

The Case for the Large Family http://www.heartsforfamily.com/TheCasefortheLargeFamily.html

A Wake-up Call to the Christian Church
http://www.heartsforfamily.com/wakeupcall.html

The Christian’s Duty to Love Children
http://www.heartsforfamily.com/TheChristiansDutytoLoveChildren.html

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Jul. 8, 2007 - Thank you!

Posted by Anonymous

Hi,

Just wanted to thank you and tell you how encouraging it was to see you had linked to the articles on our website. (I'm the author of heartsforfamily). I'm thrilled about the way the Lord uses all of our burdens, passions, etc. to encourage people all across the world. By the way, I'm very pregnant with number seven too! Couldn't be more excited!

I'm looking forward to browsing through your blog!

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Jul. 12, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by H0MEFree

I love the title of Rick Boyer's book

"Yes, They're ALL Ours!"

Big families are super cool. I only have three and don't think I have enough time to get a big family the "natural way". I am almost 37.

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Jul. 15, 2007 - Amen!

Posted by carolinametzgers

Great articles and great thoughts! I'm pregnant with #7 too (although, 3 of ours are adopted) and we've had a number of opportunities to witness about how we feel about children already. I already added you to my friends because it looks like we have a lot in common! Thanks again!

Lisa Metzger, helpmeet to Mark (financial planner), keeper of the home,
2nd Generation Homeschool Mommy to 7:
Annalise (15 - adopted from Kazakhstan at age 10), Kaitlyn (7), Ethan (6), Trey Christian and Jake Merritt (5 & 3 - adopted from MO 6/07), Julia (21 mos.), and Ellie Grace (due in October)!
Visit us at: http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/carolinametzgers
The Metzger Family's Christmas Newsletter: http://www.mgmcarolinas.com/SAFE%20newsletter.pdf

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Aug. 10, 2007 - agree with you!

Posted by Faith

I'm due with number 4 - our oldest is 5 and I'm amazed at how many people comment on the size of our family - it's like I inadvertantly stumbled into this new "class" of motherhood.
check out my blog: http://everythingbutthesink.blogspot.com

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Sep. 14, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous

I get that all the time too and I'm only on number 4 of course I thought it was only becuase they see me looking very pg and having 17 months old twins. Most people think I am crazy, I wonder sometimes if there not right....but I figure if I am than thats the way god made me :-)

BTW at homeschool convention I had the opportunity to talk to a mom of 13...what a blessing she was.

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Promoting homeschooling, family-integrated churches, and letting God plan your family. Who knew that today I'd be doing all those things I thought were WACKO only 10 years ago!