Family of 12 ❤️ Why Do We Have 10 Kids?
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
- People often wonder why we have 10 kids. As a child I always wanted a big family, then in the crazy teenage years, the dream sort of waned. But as an adult I started to appreciate children in a whole new way. In this podcast style vlog I share our journey and what inspired us. I also talk about some thoughts on the Independent Fundamental Baptist Church, The Quiver Full Movement, Above Rubies, No Greater Joy (Michael and Debbie Pearl), Homeschooling, and a couple birth stories along the way 😊 #largefamilylife
You were born to parent this many kids. The world needs parents like you who provide the right opportunities for kids. The right boundaries, the right nutrition, the right discipline not to mention siblings and what that means long term . You look incredible for someone who has had that many kids and maybe that was your journey. We need music we need community that large families offer . Thankyou xxx
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Amen, need more parents that would just take care of one child as she takes care of her ten children , happy to watch her taking care of her children , there Gods gifts .
Rude to ask why so many, rude to ask others why don't you have any, rude to ask when is your baby due when she is not pregnant.
These parents do not provide adequately. 10 kids in a 2 bedroom apt? and it's against the law not to provide adequate bedroom space. The crib is an accident waiting to happen being a fold up. Meals? Soup with a dash of protein and how 12 people can eat from that pot of soup or stew is astonishing.
No one needs large families when they are unable to house and feed them.
Children do not need bedrooms. I spent 12 months in Vietnam. 6 kids 2 parents in a bedroom and me. All thriving learning loving and wonderful development cognitively. Rooms are not important. Nor is space. It’s about human interaction and opportunity. Xxx
I feel confident many children would love to have parents like you and Marc...and many would love to have your children as their siblings. Everyone in your family seems highly motivated. What great role models you all are! ❤
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I was a only child of a single mother, I always craved siblings and all the madness it brings 😆☺️ I grew up, got married to my high school sweetheart, had 5 children, 3 girls, 2 boys with 2 of the 5 being twins. I absolutely love our crazy loud house and couldn’t imagine it any other way ☺️
Yes! I always loved chaos too!❤️
@@TheHappyCaravan yes ✔💯, I was next to baby yet baby girl of 13 , from a divided family but all raised together n if there was silence around me, I felt un-needed n lost 😢💭❗... I had a Neurological Shut down n a Nervous Breakdown after my kids left 🏡 n the Dr said empty nest syndrome was the culprit to it all 😥💯❗
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I am from a family of 10 kids (#8). We are all grown and married and have kids of our own. We are all very close and see each other all the time. I'm so excited to see your channel! We are in Colorado.
Oh..we have 5 boys and 5 girls in our family...
That’s so good to hear! Yes I’ve seen lots of big families that are still close. I hope our kids always love each other!
I was the oldest of nine. My husband was #6 of 10. So we ended up having 10 kids. 7 boys and 3 girls. We are also in Colorado.
Big family here too. My husband is the oldest of 7 kids, I'm an only child. We have 9 kids (so far).
You and your family are absolutely delightful. I sense a lot of inner peace and I see it in your calm and nondefensive responses to other (unbalanced) people's comments and critiques. That is more inspiring than you may even know, a rare and real demonstration of Christlikeness. PS My husband is one of 11 and he loved being in a large family. We have 6 of our own and I'd like to have another. 😊
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Love hearing you talk about how the kids love each other…we have 5 kiddos….all grown up now (age 24-34)….but the love & closeness they still share as adults is priceless!!❤
Yes! So amazing to see them love each other❤️
Your family is such an inspiration to me. You are wonderful and amazing parents and your children are beautiful. I’m expecting my 7th and feel sometimes like we must be certifiably crazy, but then I see people like you and know I’m not alone! And I’m reminded it can’t be done without faith in God, and that he does take care of us. Thank you so much for your stories and for sharing your beautiful family happenings with us!
Thank you! Yes, God is faithful! (I do get a little nervous sometimes) but somehow He’s always brought us through!❤️
I was unable to have kids. We talked about adoption for a long time and my heart was never in it. I log kids but can’t imagine having a big family! However, I love watching your family. The joy each one of your children brings you is evident! Don’t ever let anyone rain on your big family parade. Continue loving on those babies and do what is right for you and your family!
Thank you so much! 🙏❤️We really appreciate your encouragement❤️
I had 6 kids in 8 years. My life imploded because Of the stress.
I look back now and wish I could have just calmed down and done the most important things and let go of the rest.
Hold tight to each other and don’t blame the spouses!
You heart is beautiful. You are doing so much. Take it easy for yourself!
Thank you! Yes I had an implode moment after 7 but for some reason that season of depression helped me be more calm. I’m still too nervous, but less nervous.
@@TheHappyCaravan I am amazed by you all! I have a son who plays violin. Can’t imagine investing the whole family in following their dreams! Amazing
@@ashleylovepace1941 Do you honestly believe that being a musician is the dream of all 10 of those children?
@@AnnieoftheValley-tw1wb I have 6 kids and am fairly confident that if they didn’t have personal motivation they would not have come as far as they have.
@@ashleylovepace1941 I mean they would because they are children who are home schooled and probably are exposed to very little else. They wouldn't be the first or last children to be made to spend their childhood living out their parents dreams.
My church sings all hymns, too, and I love it!
I wanted 6 kids when I was young. I grew up the oldest of 4. But I didn't get married until I was 35 and by that time, a large family seemed like too much of a burden to put on my nervous husband.
Then we had our first and he was picking out half a dozen more names! God gave us 2 and one is particularly difficult. God knows what he's doing. Just keep following Him.
Yes, we each have a different journey. I think God path for us as individuals.❤️
Hello 👋 Rebecca. How are you doing? Hope you are fine. I'm Zack Hudson and am from Denver Colorado. Where are you from? You seem like a very smart lady
I love the vulnerability and honesty of these videos, thank you for sharing. So much of your journey is relatable to my own experience with 6 children - ideolizing large families as a child, starting a family young, thinking you were done after 3 and then more coming in a natural flow, just meant to be. Homeschooling, etc. But above all else that I related to in your story - is the joy that siblings bring to one another. Mine range from age 1 to 15, and seeing the different age groups interacting is magical. That's the only word for it. I'm a little into my 30s now and am quite sure I won't be having more - but even now, I still look on at families like yours, with more children than my own, in awe and fascination. 💕
Thank you🙏❤️ Yes, seeing the big kids truly enjoying the little ones is so fun to see!
Really enjoying these longer videos where you just talk to us! We have a very similar upringing. ❤
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I got a little teary eyed when you described Elijah’s delivery. It’s like you were explaining exactly what I went through with preeclampsia during my twins pregnancy. They were delivered emergency C-section after induction failed. Born at 34+5 weighing 4lbs 5oz and 4lbs 9oz. Your family is beautiful!
Thank you ☺️ Yes! It’s something you never forget! ❤️
I have always been drawn to large families, too. I am not down with the fundie/hard right ideology of many of the families espoused. I ended up having 6 kids and what a blessing and a challenge all rolled into one😊❤
Love following along with your family’s adventures! God bless!
My dear, you are so adorable and so sweet! You do you, it's nobody's business why you have so many children, you and your husband have been blessed beyond measure! I grew up in a family of 3, my best friend grew up in a family of 9 this was back in the 60s and our parents considered us as another child in both family's. Yes, a large family was fun. I have 2 adult children, no grandchildren yet?! I agree with you God loves children, it is so sad that so many young adults don't want children losing our family values! In closing I'd like to wish you and your family a very Happy Easter!!
Hi! I am a romanian woman and I am so happy to hear you speaking so nicely about the romanian community that formed in your city. Also, you have a Jennifer Garner vibe, it's very nice.
Aw thank you! Yes Romanians are very beautiful people with a unique culture!❤️
Yes! Thats who she sounds like. I was at first wondering if maybe Katie Holmes, but now I can see Jennifer Garner vibe.
I've been thinking the same thing about her similarity to Jennifer Garner! Her speech and mannerisms!
Yes, definitely she has a Jennifer Garner vibe, her appearance, voice and mannerisms ❤
I love seeing your family dynamic. God will lead you. Praying that you will be able to continue making these videos and showing God to others. I feel like a friend though I’ve never met you. I think that’s because we are both part of God’s family. I doubt we will ever meet in this life, but praise God we will have eternity.
There is a family in my church that have 9 children. Two of them play violin and one of the younger boys wants to get started in the cello. I think you've been an inspiration to them since they watch ye. Ye are an inspiration to me too! Children are truly such a blessing!!!!
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Children are a blessing from God. Just wait until you become a grandmother. Imagine seeing your children's children. So amazing. God bless you!
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I just simply adore you. Your family has helped me get through some tough times physically and mentally. I just enjoy watching your beautiful, joyful life I’m very proud of you and am praying for you. My second daughter lives in Manhattan and I share videos with her. Keep up the good life and good work. God is blessing you on so many ways. Take care and love from Tampa
Thank you so much for your encouragement!❤️🙏
Bless your heart!!! You have one of the most beautiful families I have ever seen!!! I always pray to have the patience you have with your children! You all are inspirational in more ways than one!!!
I loved this, especially what you said at the end. When we do anything just to please people it’s not going to end well!
I also love how you kept saying that God loves kids. It’s so true, and we need to love kids like He does, whatever that looks like for each person.
I agree! 🤍
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Thank you so much for sharing. I didn’t realize just how much of a novelty large families are to so many people. They are fascinated despite the fact that we are all so boringly normal 😬🤷🏻♀️💓
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Dear family, ignore all these ignorant comments about you being selfish and your husband emotionally detached to have all your children is a true blessing from the Lord.i personally will pray for you all everyday beginning today. You are a beautiful family group.and of course not everything is perfect....life never is perfect. Keep going, have faith in yourself and in Gods ability to care for ALL OF YOU.He loves you all...God bless you as you live out your assignment of a large family. I was also a homeschooler too.and i only had 4 children and they have exceeded all negative comments by others.and are a great blessing.
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Hello Amber, I totally enjoyed your video. My dad was one of 18 children, one mom, one dad, all single births. Many years ago. God bless you as you raise your beautiful family❤
PS Grandpa was a circuit riding preacher
I have always admired big families too. I have 2 young children, ages 3 and 6, and would love more, but I'm 39 and feel like taking care of young ones is getting harder as we get older. If we could pass over the sleepless newborn stage I'd keep having more, haha!
It was very encouraging to hear you talk about your son with the hearing issues. We're in the midst of a lot of ear infection/tube surgery with my 3 year old and its gut wrenching. It was so nice to hear how well he's doing. Makes a momma worry when they're so young!
I really enjoyed this video, love these types of videos where we can get to know you better. You are such a lovely person! Really interesting to hear your story! You seem very genuine and passionate about your family and children, which I love!
Thank you so much, I sometimes feel hesitant to be so open. But I have been so encouraged by other moms that just lay out the honesty of their lives. It helps us all feel less alone. Elijah has been such a fighter through all of the trials. And his musical ability just seems like a gift from God. I’m so grateful he is doing as well as he is.
Don't be envious. At least you will be able to get to know your two children as individuals.
Refreshing to hear these kids exist because YOU consider them a blessing…as opposed to a religious dictate. My kids know my motto, “God helps those that help themselves, and I’m right behind him!” So yes I’m very sure he has you and your family in the palm of his hand! You and your children are doing your level best…trust him to take it from there. Stand proud. No apologies or regrets.
Thank you for the encouragement!🙏❤️
Thank you for sharing your story!
I’m so sorry to hear about your 2 miscarriages, I can only imagine how hard that must have been.
It was neat hearing your story. I agree that it is beautiful to see big families and so much “life in the houses” of big families like you said.
May God bless you & your family 💛
You shared so much, how beautiful. Here in England, big families aren't common. I wasn't a Christian til my 30s, so we only have five, each one i don't deserve, they are such a gift. I really enjoyed your video sister!
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God’s hand has been with you and given you such an amazingly talented family. Your journey is just getting started.
This warms my heart. We should speak, and prophesy lovely words, and decrees that bring forth life over one another. ❤️
Thank you! So grateful for God’s guidance ❤️
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I love it when you do these videos explaining your journey.
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Thank you for sharing your story! After three kids and seasons of depression and hormone/adrenal fatigue/postnatal depletion, I still have the desire to have more kids. We are blessed to have that good fertility and healthy pregnancies but sometimes I wonder why God seems to give me the desire to have more children when those seasons kick in. Could use advice. But it is nice to hear the desires of another mom for big families :) God bless you!
Yes, I struggle too. Not always just after birth. But yes I definitely have seasons. I try to read my Bible before I dive into social media usually to help my brain recalibrate. I also try to stay busy. I remember one time I was struggling with morbid depression and I started working on a children’s book. It never got published, but just putting in the effort helped me feel better.
I am Catholic and have recently started going to Latin mass and the families are large and so beautiful there. It makes my heart sing when I see the older kids holding, and helping with the little ones exactly like you said. This is how God intended the family “Be fruitful and multiply” and of course we need to take in to account our health, marriage, etc. that being said Gods design for the family is perfect and beautiful. I have four children which is that that many and people are always like oh my “ do you know how that happens”…some people haha
Societies take on having lots of children is heartbreaking. Each of my children is a blessing and we love them and cherish them. I would gladly have more.
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Hey! Thank you for your vulnerability and openness . It feels very refreshing and reassuring to know I'm not the only one who sometimes struggles.
As an only child with 5 kids now I'd love to hear more about tips and tricks for parenting a large family. How you manage chores (getting them do them!), and sibling bickering and kids. Thanks so much
It’s beautiful. I believe God is with you and your beautiful family. Praying for you all.
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Doing the math, you are 43?! Wow, you look so fresh and beautiful. You work so hard to care for your family, but it doesn't show on your face. I think you are a great mom, and full of life.
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Thanks for sharing Amber, really enjoy these chatty videos!
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No need to explain my love. Both you and your loving husband are doing a wonderful job. Again my love, God willing, I pray that I will be blessed to find a hands on/God fearing husband like your Mark. 🖤🖤
I was a only child also from Illinois. I always wanted a brother or sister to talk to and be there for me. My mom and dad were divorced when I was young , he lived in Denver, he was a successful Graphic Artist, had his own business called Unigraghics. I was always scared of having kids because i was never around them, didnt even babysit!! But I have my 2 girls now Im so blessed to have them! Best thing that has ever happened in my life!!Thank you for sharing your life story, you both are wonderful parents!
Thankyou so much for the amazing videos! Love you guys, and your kids are so sweat, always smiling and never complaining. I've been going through depression for a long time now, and saw you guys on the news; gave me hope and I have started to get my act together after watching you all living a cheerful life. God bless you all!
You have 10 kids because you want girl and that is it, you don't have to find reasons why, and you shouldn't care about what people think you have a beautiful family God bless you ❤️
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I really enjoyed hearing your story!! I'm a mother of nine children and one baby lost to miscarriage, and I can relate to you on so many points. Thank you!
Hi. Found your channel from a post from “Knorpp and South”. You and your family are a breath of fresh air & you are a delight to listen to. Hope this finds you happy and healthy & I will be following you all ongoing. BTW, I am Romanian so it was cool for me to hear you talk a bit about that! Much love from PA :)
Thank you! We love Knorpp and South too!🙌🏼❤️ Nice to meet you!
Thx for the reply. I adore the Knorpp family & Megan gave you a HUGE shout out personally & that is how I found you all! I follow the Knorpp’s, you all now, and the Kreke family (Julie and Jason). All of you are so inspirational to me & I look forward to upcoming videos…. I’m still trying to get caught up on your older videos but I will get there when time permits lol. Btw, if you happen to see this & are interested, I could send you and Mark a few Romanian recipes that I have been cooking for decades! Many require vinegar or lots of fresh lemon but they are delish!! Happy Easter to all of you and thanks again!!!
My mom was one of 7 kids and loved it. She had always wanted a dozen kids but only had me because she had toxemia and was told not to have any more. I always wanted a lot of kids but never got pregnant. I adopted the 2 blessings i have from foster care.
Wow you have such a beautiful story! ❤️
You are lovely. You have a beautiful, gifted family.
Often, only children, tend to have large families.
As long as you can provide for them, you don't need to explain.
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Thank you for sharing your story. It was fascinating. God is good🙏🏻❤️
Yes! God is good!
Just my opinion and I think it aligns w the Bible if a pastor or someone in a authority position in church is doing something like that then they must be held accountable to the law and they should not be allowing to hold their positions i the church. There is no way that it’s ok to move them around.
Agree and as a position of higher power and respect they should be held to an even higher standard than the rest of society.
Yes, I feel the same way…it’s not fair especially to the children. There are lots of jobs out there!
@@TheHappyCaravan I think the op means the preachers should be in jail for child raping.
I feel bad that you have been pressured to explain yourself. “Why do you have X many kids?” is very rude to ask and no one’s business. There are so many reasons why someone may have many kids, and they’re all personal reasons. This wouldn’t be a question if you had 2 or 3 kids.
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Truth😮💭❗... I wanted 5, was only successful carrying 2 1 to term n 1 was almost 6 wks early, another was 14 wks gestation 😢❗... God had other plans , We ended up raising 9 , n I'm so thankful he made a way 😉💭❗... It's up to us as moms to decide what we need to fulfill our ❤ n needs as long as we can provide for them n they are ❤ loved n happy😊n stability in their lives PERIOD✔💯❗... It's 🚫 for others to question, or ridicule another for their choices as long as they are cared for loved , fed, education n shown ❤❗
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I really don't understand why it's anyone's business why people have the number of kids they do. It's a personal choice no one should have to explain. The only one I explain it to is our youngest, our daughter, because she wishes she had a sister 😔 I wish we could have given her one. We have three kids, but I LOVE seeing big families 😊
People feel the need to judge and condemn others. I don’t get it. I had six and wanted more but it didn’t happen. But my family condemned me all the time. My life was imperfect. So therefore I don’t deserve to have more kids! But if my life was perfect then it would have been something else. That’s why I love this family. I kind of live vicariously thru them! But being sick since I turned 49/50 I’m glad I didn’t have more later in life cuz I hardly was able to care for the two teens I still had at home. I pray she stays healthy. I worry about her having problems with her veins. And many pregnancies don’t help that. But she’s happy and positive has a supportive husband and best of all loves Jesus so I think she’ll be okay!! May The Father bless them and keep them all!! 💟✝️💟
Thanks for sharing your story. My husband has four siblings and I have four siblings. We choose to only have one child because we grew up with siblings.
I am so happy to hear about your journey with your family. Your devotion is a great inspiration to me. Blessings to you and your family❤
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I had been curious about your story and I loved hearing it. My church experiences have been very similar, but as I’ve said, if I ever find a perfect church, and I go, it will no longer be perfect. LOL! We are all sinners saved by grace. Sadly, outside appearances in all churches - even outside of the church is what is seen on the outside - but what God sees on the heart is what we are to aspire to - not the legalism in all of society. I never got caught up in the Gothard movement but I have friends who did - some still do follow that way of life - but our family has never followed any kind of a movement although we were in churches that were as you described. I strived to please God - not my fellow church members.
I’m so glad you aspire to have that attitude and your family has God’s love for each other - such polite well mannered kind friendly children.
I wanted to have a big family as well, but physically it didn’t work out. I ended up with 3 children. We were a military family so moved a lot - except for a few years where we were basically a Homestead style family. We have gone through many trials - sadly suffered the post war deployment consequences in our marriage. and also lost about $100,00 in that housing market of 2007. We’ve had many trials - were devastated by severe financial losses - built a beautiful home but things happened and we no longer live there…. Things have been difficult, but I have seen God’s miracles through it all so many times. I’m the type of person who reads the last chapter of a book before the middle chapters - I like the last few minutes of a ballgame - not the drama of the in between action. But it’s always neat to look back and see at the conclusion of that life trauma how God has revealed each chapter - each play of the game even though I couldn’t see how He would do so when I was in the middle of the action - a place I don’t like to be. I’m in the middle of another ‘opportunity’ for exercising my faith to happen this summer - but I know God will see me through. Thank you for being real. You have so much energy. You remind me of my own 3 children - my daughter loved college so much she went for 13 years - my children love to talk - they take after their dad in their energy and being an extrovert - they make their own molds in life. it’s ok to not be a cookie cutter so please don’t let any negative comments people make on here spoil your enthusiasm. My great great grandmother had 11 children and as I’ve been researching her life, even though she outlived 10 of them (3 died of Diphtheria, 1 of the 1918 influenza, and the other 6 of TB) and after her husband died in his 60’s she started a completely different life - and in being able to find out about her, she had spunk and faith to the end. Her obituary described her as being splendid. I want that to be my testimony - although I am far weaker. So keep on no matter what - God will provide for you every step of the way.
Such a beautiful story. Yes I’m a “last chapter” reader too❤️ I love the story of your great great grandmother. I do think often about my funeral, not in a morbid way, just in a “what am i leaving behind?” way. I do hope our lives will be a testimony of faith that had fun along the way.❤️
Large families are blessing. Get as much children as much GOD gives you.
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We are lucky to even have an economy
I really appreciated this encouragement today. We had a situation come up regarding our youngest this week & I said the same thing - God hasn’t brought us this far to take us backwards - He’s always moving us forward & providing.
Love your videos!
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Thanks for sharing! I went to UCSD! I was also in San Diego when 911 happened. I lived near the airport and I remember the planes were stopped and it was so eerily quiet.
Yes! It was such an impactful time!
You have such a pure heart, you speak so sweet & gently. I wish i came from a loving mother, would have been less of a depressed child.
God Bless you for raising your children to love the LORD and blessing them with eachother!
I can relate to this. I’ve got one sister and I’d like to have more than two kids to make things more exciting!
Yes, the kids really enjoy each other ❤️
Haaa. Things will definitely get exciting
I’m fairly new to your channel. Loving your videos. You have a beautiful family. I’m binge watching lol. Thank you for sharing a part of your life with the world. 😊
I adore large families. I always wanted 4 children. I only had 2 that stayed with me. I lost 2 children that I will get to meet someday. I had extremely bad endometriosis and when I had a cancer scare and I had a radical hysterectomy the oncologist told me after that I was the worst case of endo she had ever had to deal with. She said she was surprised I ever got pregnant. Knowing this I see my children even more as gifts. God knew my heart that I longed to be a mother and he chose to bless me. My kids are now 28 and 26 yrs old. :)
Wow such a beautiful story! ❤️ My husband’s mom had cancer as well just before he was conceived so he is a miracle baby too!
It's families like this who give me great hope's for humanity... Well done Bravo .. That's correct not everyone within these churches are cringe . 💥💥
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Love the video, also wanted to applaud you for how gracefully you are responding to some of these awful comments!
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Your story is beautiful! Thank you for sharing it. It will have a happy ending. It already does! I had a moment of pause when you said that 9/11 made you want children. Then, I saw a video yesterday of you all at the 9/11 memorial. I think it was your first time there… now you live in NYC. You have tremendous faith and I admire that. I take nice that you share your family’s story with others. We all struggle with life in various stages of our lives and to different degrees. So much of it comes down to staying focused on God, believing and having faith. Nobody is perfect and in this crazy world , it’s nice to have gentle reminders, such as your videos.
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I'm sorry your mom was so critical. I hope you can find healing
I am a mom of six kids and my husband will be coming home from a deployment. He keeps talking about having another baby and I’m on the fence. I have to make a choice if I am going back on BC before he comes back or just let happen what will happen before he gets a vasectomy. I am a believer but us having many kids has nothing to do with our faith. We always wanted 4 but we were blessed with twins with our 5th pregnancy.
I know overall I won’t regret having more kids but the twins are almost one and I’m glad to be getting out of the baby phase. I liked listening to your story because having a big family isn’t common these days and most of the time people assume it’s due to “your” religion. I also like what you shared at the end about the siblings, my oldest is only six so they are all close in age. People will comment about how well they play together and how it seems they like each other. We are so blessed with our family and I don’t regret having them so close.
I know I have to leave this in God’s hands and if he wants us to have another one and he will help me prepare for the whole journey again. My six year old wants another sibling and he jokes about triplets.
Wow! So cool to hear your story. Having twins must be pretty wild! Yes we were back and forth a lot about how many kids to have. I think anything above 3 is considered a pretty big family nowadays. It sure is fun to see the kids playing and enjoying each other. Even as they get older. My older kids were all sitting around the table reminiscing about various times they remembered. That’s really precious to me too. Praying for Gods guidance!
A wife and husband should be in agreement concerning bringing children unto this world. Children are a blessing but the world is not as it was 10 years ago. Volatile world and impending wars...
The fact that anyone would dare to ask that is atrocious to me ! Love you and your family !
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Thanks, very interesting. I'm a mom of 5 (10-2) from Germany. No real big families around here, not even in churches. US vlogs I watch just seem to be "let God decide your family size" and having one every (other) year.
Encouraging to see that it also can be a journey. Right now my husband is done and I (41) not sure. Not always coping very well (guess I'm highly sensitive, plus not very organized) so not sure if we should have one more but can't really imagine never having a baby again.
We'll see. Also always pray God's will be done in our lives.
Would like to hear how you kept / keep your marriage alive through all this.
Be blessed!
Aw thank you! We’ve had a lot of bumps along the way but I definitely have leaned hard on God through everything. Having marriage struggles is always the hardest part. But somehow we get through it with lots of prayer.
What happens if one of your kids becomes interested in something outside of music? I’m fascinated that all your kids have such talent for strings.
Thank you! I need to do a video about some of the other things my kids do. They really amaze me. I try to encourage them in their unique other gifts too. Naomi loves to bake, Elijah loves skateboarding and all things Star Wars. Pearl is an amazing seamstress. Josiah spends hours studying history. I think Music helps them appreciate all of life more, even the non musical parts❤️
Children are truly a blessing❤
Mother hood is the best it has all the good bad and the ugly. This is why u have children when you are young. You grow with ur children. It blesses my heart every time i hear you say God knows what is down the road and he knows best for all our needs thank you for walking in the wisdom that God has given you. Beautiful children and a husband that u two work well together. In tune in tune just like the Beautiful music the kids play. God bless you all and rest in the lord.😊
You're OK." He shall feed his flock...; he carries the lambs in his arms..."
I really enjoy listening to you. You are very genuine.
People around you have influenced you and made an impact on you.
The same for me.
I saw Christian families just loving each other.
Parents loving on their children and really engaged in their life. The homeschool families influenced us to homeschool as well. We have our two older boys in school now, but I am so thankful we homeschooled them up until high school.
We have a wonderful relationship with our kids and they are walking with the Lord.
I am very thankful for the Lord directing our family and I can see He directed your family as well.
I think what’s awesome about people seeking the Lord for their families is that they do stand out and are different. We have God is our shepherd.
God bless you and your beautiful family!!
Thank you! Yes it’s so good to cultivate a relationship with your kids. I’ve seen lots of families that have kids in school that do really well too, it helps so much to have a parent that is engaged.
This video was really encouraging for me- thank you for sharing!!
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God bless you we sll struggle but god does care for us. You’re s good mom and zmark is an excellent dad and man.God continue to bless you
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You seem to be good parents with good kids and can take care of them so why not have 10 kids! I always wanted a big family myself. My husband talked about having 12 kids when we first got married. Unfortunately, that wasn’t to be. We couldn’t have biological children, we couldn’t afford private adoption, and so we adopted 2 from foster care which is a lot of extra work. 1 at a time was all we could manage. I’m grateful for what I have, but I grew up in a family with 5 kids and sometimes I just really miss having a big family.
You have a beautiful story.❤️
@@TheHappyCaravan thank you! Sometimes it feels like a really ugly and hard story, but I guess all my favorite books feel like that so maybe it’s not bad. 🤷🏼♀️
Hello 👋 Dear. How are you doing? Hope you are fine. I'm Zack Hudson and am from Denver Colorado. Where are you from? You seem like a very smart lady
I only have 3 (all 3 are under 3) and always wanted more - like 5-8 kids. We have 2 boys and a girl and it just doesn't feel complete yet. I believe any life God will give me is a huge blessing and we want more. But we are struggling with the fact that my husband learned he has a deadly genetic heart condition in the last few months (he went into cardiac arrest while I was pregnant) and has unfortunately passed the Condition on to our children. Now we don't know what we're supposed to do. We are open to adoption but it's so expensive and exhausting that we're fearful to try. We're praying God shows us how our family is supposed to grow now or if it's supposed to grow at all.
Wow you have such a beautiful story. I’m praying God leads you. I follow a lot of families on RUclips that adopt and their stories are amazing, but I’ve also heard it can be cost prohibitive. Some families have shared how they got around that. But I know everyone’s story is different.
I am glad u r living the life u dreamed of!
I'd just like to point out that there's nothing wrong with piercings, tattoos, or locs. I know you probably didnt mean to sound judgemental, but it came across to me that way. Thank you for sharing your story.
Just subscribed to your channel. Really enjoyed this video love thanks for sharing with us. God bless your beautiful family 🥰🙏
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Ludwig van Beethoven was deaf and did an amazing job of composing music, so maybe that is your son's future.
Yes, his story means so much to me. It’s amazing how music is so powerful that Beethoven could hear it without using his ears. Absolutely amazing ❤️
I was exactly like you about large families, it was just me and my sister growing up and we were 8 years apart so we weren't friends as kids the relationship was different I was like a second mom and she was my baby. I really wanted to have a ton of kids, then I actually started to have kids and was done with 3 then surprised with my 4th baby and we were done, then I really wanted a second daughter so we decided to try a few years later for another girl and we were blessed with our sweet baby boy, and then surprised again with our baby girl at the moment we are done, 6 kids is a lot and they're all little but I know god knows best.
I also did have a few losses in the mix, forgot to mention why I was done with 3 but it was because they were 3, 2 and newborn. Then with 4 they were 5,4,2 and newborn, now they're 10,9,7,5,17 months and 4 months.
You are amazing. Love watching your shorts. Later you will be less nervous, it's just wee bit still. But I am here to learn, I enjoy, love your honesty.
Ditto from an only adopted child.
Who at age 58, DNA found my Family. Mom was gone. But my Dad is 83 and so funny. We love each other. Wait, I went from only child to oldest of 13 children. Yes mam. So I am a devoted follower as I missed so much.
My mom even named there Dog after me. Boys hated that name for a dog. Only mom knew. They were married.
But poof, 58 years later. God works wonders.
Anyway, sorry, but you will touch so many others.
Love Wholesome, healthy.
God bless you All.
Wow such a beautiful story! I’m so glad you found your family!❤️
I'm not religious, and I didn't want children, but I like other people's children I just don't have the patience to raise children. I don't want to be responsible for anything not even pets. I do love taking care of plants and gardening.
I think your family is so cool. I totally enjoy watching your videos and listening to their concerts, and I love the food haul. I love cooking. I grew up in a musical family, we all play several different instruments, and we sing, and we all are artistic mostly oil and sketching.
I was raised in an environment almost identical to what your children know. Despite all good intentions, it didn’t go well. I empathize with the desire to fulfill the unrequited deficits and desires of one’s childhood. What I still don’t understand is why you had ten kids. More importantly, how any one of your children have had the space to develop agency and purpose outside of your own self-fulfillment. Have you ever asked one of your children what they really want? You’re religion or lack there of is devoid at best. There will come a day when one of your children stop drinking your cool aid and grow weary of being monetized to sustain their music lessons. At some point blind faith turns to the absolute inability to see. The main thing I grapple with until this day is, ‘no one asked me.’ I didn’t have the space, agency, or encouragement to fulfill any purpose outside of existing for my parents. It’s a sad existence not knowing who you are outside of them. Please, stop insisting and ask.
Thank you for sharing! I have one sister but I grew up with a lot of cousins. It was sure fun. I have two teen boys. I am so glad God blessed you with many children and has provided for you.
Thank you! Yes I had 8 cousins and hanging out with them was funner than Disneyland!❤️
Who’s your older than me? Born 79’! Girl you are BEAUTIFUL!!!!! you look sooooo young. And I love your free spirit. 🙏🏾👍🏾 I was born 89 and feel like is over not married. :( But that’s not what God says.
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Following you on TikTok now too..just love your family..keeping you all in my prayers ❤
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I just love this! I honestly feel like we’d have so much to talk about in person! My husband was an only children and before we were married, he told me he wanted 8 kids! I laughed but always wanted at least four. Well, over the years we have also been influenced by large families around us- Muslim refugees, conservative Christians in similar movements that you shared (and we nearly joined but I felt something was off, even though their families are often so lovely and caring for each other). God used those things to put on our hearts to welcome our children (5 right now… who knows maybe more to come, I would love more but we are in a small place in an unaffordable city so that wears on me) and also homeschool. We are also right in the city. I so appreciate all that you’ve shared. So many large families live in the country so it’s nice to see another family making it work in the city. Ultimately it’s about where God calls you. Blessings!!
Thank you! It’s nice to hear your story! Yes, I see a lot of big homestead families and I’m attracted to that lifestyle but the music keeps us in a really urban area. Because we are north we actually have a tiny yard, which I’m really grateful for. No cows or chickens but maybe a few tomatoes ❤️🙌🏼
You are so blessed to have all these children. Imagine how many grandchildren you’ll have one day. I only have one son and he and his girlfriend both are only child’s. Neither of them ever want children. It’s none of peoples business why you have so many children. Your mom sounds like me. I used to do the same with my son. We had “mental health days”. We would go hiking or to a movie, sometimes we just stayed home, snuggled up and watched movies. At the same time I enrolled him in every class or camp I could find. You do what you can. I see a lot of the passive aggressive comments people leave you. It’s so rude but you always respond so kind to them. If it were me I’d be blasting them right back!! But you are too kind to do that. I love your videos. I love watching your big family. One thing I wish you’d do is a series featuring each kid. Tell us their hobbies or interests. How their personality may be different from the others. At least the older kids. When you talk about where you were on 9/11 reminds me of where I was during an air disaster in San Diego. Your mom was probably pregnant with you at the time. 2 planes collided with each other over North Park. I can’t remember how many casualties there were but it was quite high. Keep being you Amber!!
Thank you so much! 🙏❤️Yes my mom is a really kind lady. I’m so glad she went to such effort.
I always wanted 10 or more children. I ended up with 10 Angel babies and no living children. I’m always jealous and in awe of parents with large beautiful families. You’re so blessed.
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Sorry for your losses... 10 times... that sounds heartbreaking. 😢💔🙏
@@thestahlfamilycircus7317 thank you. Yes very heartbreaking. Something I will never get over.
@@carolinekaeser oh my goodness, I’m so sorry for your losses. It must have been very hard for you to write that comment. “Always in our thoughts. Forever in our hearts.”
@@ryan-m I’m truly okay and at peace with my path in life. I love large families. I love seeing them love life.
I really love your musical family xo
I was an only. I always wanted siblings, but my dad said my Mom was too sick. My Mom said my dad didn't want more kids. I don't have any children at all. As I grew up, I realized I didn't have a clue how to care for another human being. Never watched anyone care for an infant. Wasn't particularly interested in infants. If there was an infant in a room, in a minute or so, I would not be. I think some people are born with a gene that connects them to infants, and I was not one of them. I have a warm and cordial, reciprocal relationship with animals. Growing up I had stuffed animals, not dolls. Playing house I always refused to be the mom. Being an only can definitely affect your view of motherhood, but there are many other factors as well.
Yes, I had stuffed animals mostly too!
So enjoyed this video. God said He would never leave us nor forsake us. He takes care of His children. He never promised us a bed of roses, but He did say I will carry you through the storms in life. He alway knows best for us and is Always Right On Time! Not a minute early or late..... Right On Time! Just like Mary and Martha crying over Lazarus. God knew exactly how it was going to play out, and God was Right On Time to raise him from the dead! What A Day That Will Be when my Jesus I shall see! If we are saved, we have a mansion waiting for us that we can't even begin to comprehend! You have babies there waiting for you!!!! God is so good!!! No matter what comes our way, we can still say He has been so good to each and every one of us. Your family are in my prayers. I pray for all of my youtube friends I watch. Even though I haven't met any of you in person, I feel like I know you! God bless all of your family.
I was like you growing up, but I had just one sibling. I LOVED big families, I figured I would have at least 4-6 kids!! Lol
Well, I got married "later" - age 33 and had somewhat difficult deliveries with my first 2 (all ending in c-sections, the 3rd i ended up just scheduling a c-section). I have 3 children. We lost our oldest to cancer when she was 4 (4 years ago), so now I am only raising 2 children. I still wish I could have more, but my husband doesn't want anymore because to the way the deliveries were and that we are "too old" 😓.
So, I'm thankful with my 2 (because I know we are blessed to have them), and I get my "fix" by watching big families on RUclips. 😂 God bless you all ❤
Aw thank you! Yes every story is different. I’m grateful that my mom had a little window of time when she didn’t have to take medication so she could have me. Thank you for hanging out with us on our journey ❤️
@@TheHappyCaravan yes, so true!! That was good!
I just read that passage. It's in Ezekiel 34. Such a beautiful family!
We love that passsage☺️❤️Thank You for thé référence!
@@TheHappyCaravan, okay now I feel really bad because I gave you incorrect information. I was reading passages about Jesus Christ as a shepherd, and I got the passages I read yesterday mixed up. You were right! The reference is actually Isaiah 40:11. Ezekiel 34 also has a beautiful passage about Christ as a shepherd you might enjoy another day. Have a lovely day. 🥰
Good Morning! I'm so thankful I found your channel 🥰
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You are so right Gods got you. Please trust the lord and always know he loves you and his mercy and grace are what God wraps u up in. Lots of love to u and Marc. Jesus loves all the little children.
Wow very interesting and wow what a story and awesome video Awesome sweet dearest friends The Happy Caravan i am Baptist God has helped through alot lots of hugs and love to you and your whole family 💕😊❤️
Thank you for the hugs!🙏🤗❤️
@The Happy Caravan your welcome awesome sweet dearest friends The Happy Caravan 💕😊❤️
Miracle family ❤God Bless you and your lovely family ❤
Graceful lady, you have taught the children well☺
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I live in Norway and 9/11 shock me to the core, I was just 16, but still.
Yes, it was so impactful!