This One's For The Girls

7.09.2006

Jewels

Sometimes I wonder what life would be like if we only had the average American family; you know--one boy and one girl--the life we would have had if we'd stopped having children after Abigail and Truett were born. It's not that I ever regret any of our children; truly after my Lord and my husband, my children are my dearest treasures. But with great blessings, come great responsibility and sometimes (like when the refrigerator goes out or the van needs an expensive repair) I wonder if life would have been easier if we weren't trying to provide for so many. So I was reading Mary's (Owlhaven) post over at Largefamilies and it really resonated with me. My husband always says, "We ARE rich; our riches are our children." And it's true. But go over to Mary's post and read her thoughts on the subject of choosing children over riches. She expresses the thoughts of my heart in a beautiful way. And thanks, Mary. Mothers of large broods soaked up the encouragement from your pen today.

WHEN HE COMETH Little children, little children, Who love their Redeemer, Are the jewels, precious jewels, His loved and His own. Like the stars of the morning His bright crown adorning, They shall shine in their beauty, Bright gems for His crown. ~Words-William O. Cuming 1856; Music-George F. Root 1856

Michelle
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5 Comments:

At Mon Jul 10, 06:16:00 AM, Anonymous said...: I love that hymn!
At Mon Jul 10, 10:07:00 AM, Maggie said...: Large Families are cool. While I am the mother of only 2 due to fertility issues and the fact that I work full-time, my Mom is second of 11. We get together often. I know if I ever need help I can get more than I need by making a couple of phone calls. I am belssed to be part of such a family.
At Mon Jul 10, 01:56:00 PM, Randi said...: Thanks for the links! I have five kiddos too and I love being a mommy to them. I am sure that people think I should "get a life" but I think mine is pretty rich already!
At Mon Jul 10, 03:04:00 PM, owlhaven said...: Thanks for the mention--so glad you enjoyed it!

Mary
At Mon Jul 10, 06:08:00 PM, Aunt Murry said...: My brother has 5 kids and I can't imagine life without any of them. Yeah they could have stopped at ! of 5 and 2 of 5 but man I would have missed out on 3 of the best kids I have ever known. They have made my life bearable. They have made me laugh and cry and made ,e proud and disappointed me but I would not have missed any of it for the world. Of course, I was not blessed with children so I live vicariously through my brother. I am so glad that he had so many!