Comments on: Am I Short-Changing My Children?

By: Christina

Christina — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 19:57:23 +0000

Thank you, I really needed to hear that right now. I have a little guy who is so good natured that he is easy to ignore. I sometimes worry that he is not getting the interaction that he deserves. Thank you for helping me to see that I am not the only one who gives him interaction. You were a God Breeze into my life today.

By: Brooke

Brooke — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 15:07:01 +0000

wow I love this, it just goes to show that Jesus is the only answer! We always want the best for our kids, but we can’t be everything for them. Only He can!

By: Angelle

Angelle — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 03:08:17 +0000

Oh how timely this post was. I have a house of littles – 7, 6, 4, 2 and 1. I have been struggling with this very question for several months now. Breaking down in tears several times over it. Questioning the call to homeschool, considering putting the olders in school. They each need so much and I just don’t have enough to give to them. Thank you so much for a perspective I had not considered, only Jesus is enough. It’s a comfort to know that I am not the only one struggling with this issue.

By: Kara W

Kara W — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 04:12:07 +0000

So, so timely! Just today tears streamed my face as I became overwhelmed with homeschooling 4 of my 5 and watching three of my neices daily! Literally feeling like I am not a good enough momma! Thank you again for pointing us to our Lord and for your encouraging post!

By: Jenn

Jenn — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 20:10:46 +0000

Make that, there *were* just the two of us… ooohhh, hate grammar mistakes!

By: Jenn

Jenn — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 20:06:45 +0000

Kendra, first I want to thank you for your thoughtful and helpful reply to my question.

And I have to agree with Heather — I needed that reminder to press in close to the Holy Spirit more than a new and better schedule!

Honestly sometimes it just helps to know I am not alone in this. Reading all the comments from others who feel the same lack I do was so helpful

I loved what you said about how the little ones add so much to our family life! Oh my, I cannot imagine life without them. Hilarity is *just* the right word. How many times have we postponed history because the baby is just too funny to ignore? Makes me laugh just thinking about it.

And yes, I grew up with just myself and one brother, and I can attest that you are right — even though they loved us dearly, and there was just the two of us, still my parents could not be enough. Wisdom! Thank you for the clarity on that important point. They need Jesus, even as children, even with loving parents, even with a solid home foundation — you are so right. I must do what I can do… and leave the rest in His capable hands.

Thank you.

By: Kendra

Kendra — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 16:44:07 +0000

Becky- Yay for your insightful 14yo!

Rebecca- Funny!

By: Dawn

Dawn — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 14:29:29 +0000

Rebecca-
I have told my husband this on numerous
occasions-”If the house looks great, we didn’t get any worthwhile school done today. If the house is a wreck, your children will all be geniuses.”
Feelin’ your pain!
Dawn

By: Becky Manthei

Becky Manthei — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 04:09:17 +0000

This came at a great time. My youngest who just turned four, seems to be taking all of my attention because of his physical needs, infections etc., and I was just telling my 14 year old son that I felt that somehow I felt a couple of his sisters were being neglected, mainly my 12 year old daughter and 6 year old daughter. He asked me if he could watch his 4 year old brother on Saturday so that I would have time to spend with the girls….Mom of 8.

By: Heather

Heather — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 02:08:32 +0000

Thanks, Kendra. It would have been so easy for you to short-change Jenn (us) & give her a list of tips or to-dos. I’m so glad that you instead reminded her (us) to rest in Christ!