As I have perused a variety of new blogs this week, I have realized how much I enjoy the posts that really tell me who the author is. Not just ... what does their family look like? Not just ... what fun things did they do today? But who are they ... deep down ... what makes them who they are ... what do they really believe ... why do they do what they do???
So, I believe it is time for me to give each of you a deeper look into my thoughts and beliefs ... my core life values. Over the next week or two I intend to provide a Question & Answer format to share a little more about why we do what we do in life.
I plan to answer questions such as:
#1 Why on earth would you choose to have such a large family? Did you always plan to have more than a dozen kids? Do you not believe in birth control?
#2 Why do you teach your children at home? Is it because you believe the public school system is evil? Is it because your children have special needs? Is it because you want to protect and shelter them? What about a high school diploma ... and college?
#3 What is your primary parenting style? Relaxed and flexible? Structured and controlling?
#4 What do you do for entertainment? Did you really turn off your t.v. 17 years ago? How about video games and computer games?
#5 What type of church do you attend? Are you Catholic or Mormon (since both of those churches don't believe in using birth control)?
#6 What are your beliefs on dating? Are your children allowed to date? Do you believe in Courtship? With 6 adult children, why aren't any of them married yet?
#7 What are your standards for modesty, especially with your girls? How do you define those standards? Do your girls rebel against your standards?
Do any of YOU have questions for me? As you have gotten to know our family through this blog, have you ever wondered why __________________? how ___________________? what ___________________? Please post a comment and let me know what Basic Belief questions you would like me to answer.
Stay tuned ... I am looking forward to chatting with you about these very important topics.
Welcome to Our Journey of Faith. My blog is a place where I share the joys and trials of living a faith-filled life as the mother of an extra large (12 children) homeschooling family, and my prayer is that it brings encouragement to others to live their lives as an adventure of faith, as well.
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How do you retain a semblance of order or your sanity with so many children. I am holding on by a thread and I only have a two 23 month old and a 4 month old.
ReplyDeletei am SO awaiting the answer to question #6....
ReplyDeletei would LOVE to know why not ONE of us is married yet =) in my opinion we are all "marriable" young adults, and if you're asking me we are great catches!!! what's the deal?
Oh I am laughing with your questions and Cassie- your comment was great! What a fun week getting to know you better. I am looking forward to it!
ReplyDeleteQuestion... what have you learned over the years as a parent and what would you do differently with your children if starting over knowing what you know now...
This series is going to be so cool! I can't wait!
ReplyDeleteI can't think of any questions right now, but I liked Jen's question above.
And, Cassie's comment made me laugh.
I am so looking forward to this series of discussions.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great questions. And, Cassie, thanks for the laugh. :) I'll do my best to come up with answers ...
Keep those questions coming ...
Laurel
I faithfully check your blog. I like keeping up with your family. I would love to hear the books you would recommend especial preparing for parenting. Also I would love your brownie recipe and pancake recipe. I think of those things often when I’m cooking for my family. Blessings Kellie Westfall
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