My husband and I chose to only have our one child but I don’t have a problem w families that make a different choice ie having many children. You guys take great care of the children you have and it’s obvious. Children are a blessing regardless of how many children there are. Much love from Western NC.
When I had my second child the doctors found I had antibodies in my blood and unrelated he was born at 27 weeks. The doctors recommended I not have anymore children , I wasnt ok with that so I did get some other medical opnions and I went on to have 6 more children, no preterm birth and the my blood levels were monotored closely no issues. Imagine if I had stopped and had 2 children instead of 8 . Im a blessed woman and I know it, I have also had 6 losses and I grieve for that , but I trust the Lord that he knows what he is doing. I also am a pediatric nurse I do homecare and the children I work with have special needs and they are very severe disabilities and are such a blessing to their parents and me.
Thank you for sharing your story. It’s great to hear your perspective regarding those like you who serve others. Mark used to be a CNA and we have both worked with adults and children with special needs which looking back was God’s way of preparing us for this season of life. We’ve been blessed to know many families with various health challenges, and it’s always a joy to learn from the faith and patience of those who have much more difficult circumstances, who face them in the strength the Lord provides.
People are so rude sometimes, especially when you have children with disabilities. Having a disability means life is different- not that life is somehow less worthy because of a disability. You handled this with much more grace than I would. ❤❤
Amen! Disability doesn’t equal less valuable, less precious, or less worthy of love and service. Jesus was all about “the least of these”. To God alone be the glory!
Hi Sara, I'm just seeing your videos for the first time today. I think it's nice that you are taking time out of your precious life to explain to someone the choices and decisions that you make in YOUR LIFE, which really should not be anyone else's concern. Please don't feel like you have to explain your life to anyone or justify your decisions concerning your life and family. I don't understand why some people think they have the right to tell other people how they think they should live their lives. It's rude and, quite frankly, none of their business.
You give me strength for sure. I have only two young children and I feel like I’m just drowning the majority of the time and we don’t really have any medical issues in our family either. I had complications in my births totally healthy pregnancies but I have C-sections and that has really put a strain on my heart because originally I wanted to have a really big family but the doctors told me I could really only safely have one more and I have been praying about it for the last 3 years since I had my second child and if I could handle it ❤ some days I feel like a failure of a mom because it’s can be so difficult to manage being a young mom with two very lively and energetic toddlers I feel I fail more days than not but I want to have more I just don’t want to fail my kids and I want to do right and be responsible
I think we all have days where we feel like we are failing. God is gracious in that he allows us to start each day anew. Even each moment. Sometimes there are times to sit the kids down and apologize for our failings. Sometimes there are times to “restart “ the day. Maybe jump in the car and go for a ride. Or set aside the chores and play some games. Or grab the kids and make the chores fun. When we realize we have failed we have a chance to make it better.
We’re fine with people asking questions as we do put ourselves out there, so rather than avoiding hard questions we figured we would share why we live as we do.
If you put your life and children’s out for public discernment then questions will be asked. . Discernment ,perception with lack of judgement ! I simply asked a hard question. Many health challenges in that family including no adults able to or want to work outside the home , living on disability with many children seems like a nerve was hit by this channel. You can be a Christian and believe children are “ gifts/blessings” however God does not determine the number of children. You and your (hopefully) spouse do, intimacy during a woman’s fertile time many times ends up with a pregnancy. If it didn’t then why are all these young people (teens) having children? Why would God give them a blessing? They cannot provide monetarily a home, food, and rely on government for money or the grandparents provide. Let’s be real and honest. If I had 10 children, a disabled spouse and health challenges , lived in my mother’s house I probably pray to God to not impregnate me! This is NOT judgement it’s facts and she herself stated disability checks, mothers house, health challenges
We answered your questions because they seemed legitimate. This recent comment has shown that you’re not curious so much as in disagreement with our faith which informs our lifestyle. We have allowed you a voice on our channel in hopes it would help others, but we will not be continuing to reply to your comments as it is now clear your intentions are not in curiosity but in judgment of situations you neither understand nor wish to learn from.
When u say WE ARE HERDING LITTLE COWS TO THE GLORY OF GOD, you say it so fast, people can’t understand…! It’s your business how many children you have.. ❤
Certainly abstinence is perfectly effective if one wishes to avoid having children. We have no such desire to prevent pregnancy because children are a blessing, a heritage, a gift from our gracious God.
You have come on defense which is totally opposite of what you portray on your videos. It was never said not to have children. I questioned that you have several children with health challenges and your husband can not work and you relay on "disability checks" pleural to survive. You continue to have "blessings" despite your husband disability. Question what would happen with these minor children if you or your spouse became seriously debilitated from your conditions? Would you have your "older" children become the caretaker?? God does not STOP pregnancy. Intercourse during a woman's fertile cycle PREVENTS pregnancy. Take religion out of this equation.
While I understand your concerns and I share some of them. You are watching a channel that is based in their faith. She is not going to take religion out of the equation. Their faith leads their decisions. I also agree that disabled people people play an important role in our world. This channel is faith-based therefore religious beliefs are not being taken out of any equation.
We know not everyone understands the faith aspect of our decision making. Knowing the Creator and Sustainer of all life, we know we can trust Him in everything. We are here for His glory and to enjoy His presence in our lives. Without Jesus, we can see why we look so different.
If you watch the video you will see that we are not being defensive, rather clearly explaining our perspective on your questions. We have fully and graciously answered your questions. One last answer is that just as a widow would receive monthly insurance payments upon the death of a spouse, our income is monthly checks paid according to the policy that we paid in to. I’m sorry if that was unclear.
My husband and I chose to only have our one child but I don’t have a problem w families that make a different choice ie having many children. You guys take great care of the children you have and it’s obvious. Children are a blessing regardless of how many children there are. Much love from Western NC.
When I had my second child the doctors found I had antibodies in my blood and unrelated he was born at 27 weeks. The doctors recommended I not have anymore children , I wasnt ok with that so I did get some other medical opnions and I went on to have 6 more children, no preterm birth and the my blood levels were monotored closely no issues. Imagine if I had stopped and had 2 children instead of 8 . Im a blessed woman and I know it, I have also had 6 losses and I grieve for that , but I trust the Lord that he knows what he is doing. I also am a pediatric nurse I do homecare and the children I work with have special needs and they are very severe disabilities and are such a blessing to their parents and me.
Thank you for sharing your story. It’s great to hear your perspective regarding those like you who serve others. Mark used to be a CNA and we have both worked with adults and children with special needs which looking back was God’s way of preparing us for this season of life.
We’ve been blessed to know many families with various health challenges, and it’s always a joy to learn from the faith and patience of those who have much more difficult circumstances, who face them in the strength the Lord provides.
People are so rude sometimes, especially when you have children with disabilities. Having a disability means life is different- not that life is somehow less worthy because of a disability. You handled this with much more grace than I would. ❤❤
Amen! Disability doesn’t equal less valuable, less precious, or less worthy of love and service. Jesus was all about “the least of these”. To God alone be the glory!
Sara, you are a beautiful woman and a wonderful mother. ❤️ I enjoy your videos.
Thank you for watching. I hope to encourage moms in this wonderful journey God is walking us through.
You and Mommabear2many are such refreshing women! ❤ hugs from a mom of 9! Children are a blessing and the future of America!!! 🥰
Thanks for watching. Raising our children is our most important job
Blessings to you all
Thank you!
Hi Sara, I'm just seeing your videos for the first time today. I think it's nice that you are taking time out of your precious life to explain to someone the choices and decisions that you make in YOUR LIFE, which really should not be anyone else's concern. Please don't feel like you have to explain your life to anyone or justify your decisions concerning your life and family. I don't understand why some people think they have the right to tell other people how they think they should live their lives. It's rude and, quite frankly, none of their business.
I forgot to put my "signature " on my comment...❤Claire (Bobby's wife)
You are blessed
Thank you. We’re thankful to God for His grace in so many ways.
You give me strength for sure. I have only two young children and I feel like I’m just drowning the majority of the time and we don’t really have any medical issues in our family either. I had complications in my births totally healthy pregnancies but I have C-sections and that has really put a strain on my heart because originally I wanted to have a really big family but the doctors told me I could really only safely have one more and I have been praying about it for the last 3 years since I had my second child and if I could handle it ❤ some days I feel like a failure of a mom because it’s can be so difficult to manage being a young mom with two very lively and energetic toddlers I feel I fail more days than not but I want to have more I just don’t want to fail my kids and I want to do right and be responsible
I think we all have days where we feel like we are failing. God is gracious in that he allows us to start each day anew. Even each moment. Sometimes there are times to sit the kids down and apologize for our failings. Sometimes there are times to “restart “ the day. Maybe jump in the car and go for a ride. Or set aside the chores and play some games. Or grab the kids and make the chores fun.
When we realize we have failed we have a chance to make it better.
I am sad that people make these comments to you guys. It is so not necessary to ask someone why they keep having kids. Your family is beautiful.
We’re fine with people asking questions as we do put ourselves out there, so rather than avoiding hard questions we figured we would share why we live as we do.
If you put your life and children’s out for public discernment then questions will be asked. . Discernment ,perception with lack of judgement ! I simply asked a hard question. Many health challenges in that family including no adults able to or want to work outside the home , living on disability with many children seems like a nerve was hit by this channel. You can be a Christian and believe children are “ gifts/blessings” however God does not determine the number of children. You and your (hopefully) spouse do, intimacy during a woman’s fertile time many times ends up with a pregnancy. If it didn’t then why are all these young people (teens) having children? Why would God give them a blessing? They cannot provide monetarily a home, food, and rely on government for money or the grandparents provide. Let’s be real and honest. If I had 10 children, a disabled spouse and health challenges , lived in my mother’s house I probably pray to God to not impregnate me! This is NOT judgement it’s facts and she herself stated disability checks, mothers house, health challenges
We answered your questions because they seemed legitimate. This recent comment has shown that you’re not curious so much as in disagreement with our faith which informs our lifestyle. We have allowed you a voice on our channel in hopes it would help others, but we will not be continuing to reply to your comments as it is now clear your intentions are not in curiosity but in judgment of situations you neither understand nor wish to learn from.
HOW does your Husband FINANCIALLY SUPPORT His Family?; if he Doesn't WORK ?!!
I think I have answered you before.
We have an entire video that answers this question
When u say WE ARE HERDING LITTLE COWS TO THE GLORY OF GOD, you say it so fast, people can’t understand…! It’s your business how many children you have.. ❤
Sorry if we talk a little fast, it’s usually pretty fast paced around here. 😀
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Clarification: Should have said NO intercourse during a woman's fertile cycle prevents pregnancy for those that need clarification.
Certainly abstinence is perfectly effective if one wishes to avoid having children. We have no such desire to prevent pregnancy because children are a blessing, a heritage, a gift from our gracious God.
You have come on defense which is totally opposite of what you portray on your videos. It was never said not to have children. I questioned that you have several children with health challenges and your husband can not work and you relay on "disability checks" pleural to survive. You continue to have "blessings" despite your husband disability. Question what would happen with these minor children if you or your spouse became seriously debilitated from your conditions? Would you have your "older" children become the caretaker?? God does not STOP pregnancy. Intercourse during a woman's fertile cycle PREVENTS pregnancy. Take religion out of this equation.
I don't think it is anyone's business about them or anyone having a large family.
You asked her and she is now politely explaining….
While I understand your concerns and I share some of them. You are watching a channel that is based in their faith. She is not going to take religion out of the equation. Their faith leads their decisions. I also agree that disabled people people play an important role in our world. This channel is faith-based therefore religious beliefs are not being taken out of any equation.
We know not everyone understands the faith aspect of our decision making. Knowing the Creator and Sustainer of all life, we know we can trust Him in everything. We are here for His glory and to enjoy His presence in our lives. Without Jesus, we can see why we look so different.
If you watch the video you will see that we are not being defensive, rather clearly explaining our perspective on your questions. We have fully and graciously answered your questions.
One last answer is that just as a widow would receive monthly insurance payments upon the death of a spouse, our income is monthly checks paid according to the policy that we paid in to. I’m sorry if that was unclear.
if someone ask aquestion you do not like close the comments.