tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post906440176801960264..comments2024-02-26T08:02:05.002-05:00Comments on Nitty.Gritty.: A big family-Jodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01338865463777681078noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-84565578751670016542010-03-24T16:06:48.368-04:002010-03-24T16:06:48.368-04:00:0) Beautiful family and encouraging post. Thank...:0) Beautiful family and encouraging post. Thank you and congratulations on the baby on the way!Erikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03638266911130712973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-70865442921624787772010-01-29T15:43:18.395-05:002010-01-29T15:43:18.395-05:00Jody, I'm behind the times here and just catch...Jody, I'm behind the times here and just catching up, but I wanted to say congratulations and best wishes for your growing family. I loved your post and coming from a large family, I can relate in many ways. I wouldn't trade growing up in a big family for anything.GretaBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02327950472707742478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-70356276655865782862010-01-22T18:15:58.179-05:002010-01-22T18:15:58.179-05:00You and your incredible family has touched and ble...You and your incredible family has touched and blessed so many people.. including mine. Thank you for the privledge of sharing in your joys, sorrows, hopes and dreams via FB, your blog, and snippits in person. God Bless you all and thank you again! Kim Mecomber MarcotteAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-27658362976108808402010-01-20T15:18:27.605-05:002010-01-20T15:18:27.605-05:00Jodi, if anyone knows YOU, they KNOW you didn'...Jodi, if anyone knows YOU, they KNOW you didn't mean a thing by that comment and that you just meant you were grateful to be there for your kids! tarapakostahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14844321396555037225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-20191715989050693402010-01-20T15:15:16.161-05:002010-01-20T15:15:16.161-05:00you are one of the best mothers I have ever seen! ...you are one of the best mothers I have ever seen! God is good to give you more! you deserve the blessings! lots of love,<br />tarapakostahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14844321396555037225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-26535156205657118682010-01-18T11:44:06.339-05:002010-01-18T11:44:06.339-05:00Congratulations Jodi! Such an exciting time for y...Congratulations Jodi! Such an exciting time for you and your family. I wish you all the best. Thanks to Rosie for pulling your quote too...I have printed it off, because as great as all of our different blessings and challenges are it always helps to get a little pep talk now and then. :)<br /><br />~Rhonda :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-47748007080887195512010-01-18T10:47:28.304-05:002010-01-18T10:47:28.304-05:00Dear Anonymous~
It is not my intention to stick a ...Dear Anonymous~<br />It is not my intention to stick a knife in the heart of anyone. In fact, my point is just the opposite. When I wrote this:<br />"I know a lot of families that have kids come home to an empty house for a couple of hours each weekday until they get home from work. I feel lucky, again, that I can be there for my kids and listen to what has happened during their day and help them with their homework for the coming day and get the after-school snacks and just spend time with them everyday. I know other people who because of divorced family situations, they only have limited time with their kids- some only see their kids every other week or others that see their kids a few weeks out of the whole year.<br />Would those kids say that their needs aren't being met? I hardly think so. I am not here to judge who is being most loved and cared for,"<br />it was NOT to glorify myself and my family and drag others to, but to point out that everyone has a different situation and I am not here to judge who is doing it "right or wrong", but rather that most parents are doing the best they can with their given situation.<br />If you felt that I was intentionally causing people hurt, I sincerely apologize for any pain I caused. In regards to our monetary situation, I would also like to say that our family is blessed to have employment, but also we strive to be very conscientoious of our resources and our spending too. I tried to make it clear that I feel very LUCKY to stay home with our kids and one of the reasons I can do that is because we make sacrifices and give up certain things in order for us to financially make it work. I understand completely that there are a lot of people who have to work and do everything they can to make ends meet. I hope that I can continue to stay home with my kids and know that anything I "give up for them" like vacations or going to movies or buying new furniture or carpet will be worth it in the end.<br />Again, I just want to say my deepest apologies if you felt hurt by what I wrote. I thank you for voicing that and really hope that you can here my voice as sincere as it is meant to be. My best to you and your situation... JodyJodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01338865463777681078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-29259221557123973792010-01-18T01:43:13.804-05:002010-01-18T01:43:13.804-05:00You put a knife in the heart of those parents who ...You put a knife in the heart of those parents who must work, who may need their kids to be home alone in the afternoon for 1 or 2 hours, and are doing the best they can because THEY HAVE NO OTHER CHOICE. No one has had the nerve to say it outloud so I will: You and Chip were blessed with these children and ALSO with the great monetary resources to do all the things you speak of. Please stop your off handed critiques of those who cannot be home with their kids as you are for financial reasons and keeping a home and family intact. It really hurts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-41407332622270261292010-01-15T10:07:18.586-05:002010-01-15T10:07:18.586-05:00Jody,
I am so not surprised that God has gifted y...Jody,<br /><br />I am so not surprised that God has gifted you with another miracle. I believe He will not give us more than we can handle. I wish your growing family much love! If I lived closer I'd love to drop by with Starbucks for some baby cuddles and scrapbook fun!Adriennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15733573117110156505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-45684163456493206392010-01-14T21:45:54.249-05:002010-01-14T21:45:54.249-05:00Congratulations on the next little one! I never i...Congratulations on the next little one! I never imagined I would have 4 kids, which to me seems huge compared to those around me. I pray that they see each other as friends for life. I can't wait to read the joy that this little one will add to your life and your family's!Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05462132972255471277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-21244086491305976482010-01-14T21:07:46.397-05:002010-01-14T21:07:46.397-05:00I have to wonder what the people critical of you h...I have to wonder what the people critical of you having baby #7 think of the Duggars?<br /><br />sheesh, some people are rudeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-11756618001588453522010-01-13T10:04:38.862-05:002010-01-13T10:04:38.862-05:00Having seven children myself (ages 23 to 7) I have...Having seven children myself (ages 23 to 7) I have found that the hardest part was dealing with judgment from "the world". Thankfully God is our judge. Your post is beautiful, your family is beautiful and NO family is perfect. I was telling someone last night that when I had just one (which was yesterday, right?!)that I could NOT imagine loving another like I loved her but when my second came along my love was not divided, it was increased. <br /><br />God has SO many children and He doesn't sacrifice love for one to give to another. He loves us all and HE is all of our Father. I hope that makes sense but it describes so well what happens in a loving Christ-centered home. God reigns and your quiver is filling and you are and will be blessed!Fasting for Fortyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05999201937140403338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-5183755814828544812010-01-12T21:36:30.324-05:002010-01-12T21:36:30.324-05:00I came from a family of 6 kids and my older sister...I came from a family of 6 kids and my older sister had to practically raise my youngest brother because my Mom was so stressed out. We never got the attention we needed either. My parents didn't really know how to communicate positively and individually. But it seems like you are taking everything in stride, and compared to what you've already been through, this is puppy chow. God bless your familyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-892970802554488222010-01-12T20:26:14.090-05:002010-01-12T20:26:14.090-05:00Hey Jodi, I have not been reading your blog much l...Hey Jodi, I have not been reading your blog much lately and was so happy to read it tonight and see you are expecting #7. HOORAY! I will be more faithful in reading now, I loved following the lead up to Crew's arrival. Going by this "A big family" blog someone must have said something negative. Why don't you just delete any and ALL negative comments. IT IS YOUR BLOG afterall. Love and good pregnancy vibes to you. I hope you find the time to post often. Mimi in AlabamaMiMihttp://mimistasteofheave.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-75211244139727736462010-01-12T19:16:31.760-05:002010-01-12T19:16:31.760-05:00Thank you Jody for this entry! I'm coming in ...Thank you Jody for this entry! I'm coming in as a granma and not even from the perspective of large families. My husband came from a fam of 6 kids and I from one of 4--but we only had 2 ourselves, though I'd have loved MORE! From our perspective, we did without with raising our kiddos and our furniture was 20 years old before I got to go shopping for new...the first time!! It was another nearly 20 when I got new again (we've been married 45 years). Many of my peers had MORE than we did and did the fancy vacations etc. We didn't really vacation until our children were grown and out of the house. We couldn't afford it before then! Our kids now (and they're married) say they knew they were loved and have many stories about their "deprivations" now---and do it with laughter. The "entitlement" of the upcoming generation isn't one to emmulate. I LOVE Jody how you share your faith and so much more! Your blog is so re-freshing for me to read as a MOPS Mentor!!! :-) Blessings to you and your family. Congratulations on your new addition as well!<br />WSLAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-69661521487355945612010-01-12T17:07:01.871-05:002010-01-12T17:07:01.871-05:00thanks for sharing! it makes me smile since right...thanks for sharing! it makes me smile since right now i feel overwhelmed to have to leave my house with just 3! you guys do a great job! :-)Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14812036887166585134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-42129978566406705012010-01-12T11:16:12.967-05:002010-01-12T11:16:12.967-05:00Congratulations on the new baby! I don't thin...Congratulations on the new baby! I don't think it's anyone's business whether you believe in birth control or decide to have 10 babies. People overstep the boundaries of acceptable behavior on the internet. Don't let it get you down!!deb8ablehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08849323273321222535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-66564819576185902252010-01-11T23:53:18.123-05:002010-01-11T23:53:18.123-05:00My Mom trained as a nurse back in the 1940s. She s...My Mom trained as a nurse back in the 1940s. She says they would call for a psych consult if a woman wanted to stop at two children. As she neared the end of her career, she said the pendulum had swung the opposite way and anyone wanting four or more children was now subject to said psych consult - to see if they were prepared for the "burden" of so many children. In the end, it is no-one's business but yours and Chip's.<br />Don't forget that no matter what you do, people are going to feel they have the right to say those things. Unfortunately, or rather fortunately, we were blessed with one child (some get none). I wished and prayed for more but it was not in His plan. Just as painful as people questioning your skills and motivation in having another child were the people who questioned our selfishness and motivations to only have one. "You need more children" they would say. Didn't they even think once that that might have been my greatest joy? Sorry for the rant. All this should be in the past, but that scar still burns some days. <br />God Bless you and Chip and your entire crew. Enjoy every minute of thise great life.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-49252387399341740302010-01-11T23:27:52.773-05:002010-01-11T23:27:52.773-05:00Congratulations on #7! I'm 3 months pregnant w...Congratulations on #7! I'm 3 months pregnant with #3. Children are a blessing from God. You are extremely blessed!!!!!Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06033255776470445219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-15453800474336638332010-01-11T15:04:28.352-05:002010-01-11T15:04:28.352-05:00I say hooray for large families! I can't wait...I say hooray for large families! I can't wait to see how many we end up with...Red Doorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04906664478845919067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-67268676179484061262010-01-11T13:19:45.937-05:002010-01-11T13:19:45.937-05:00I love to read your blog...your family is beautifu...I love to read your blog...your family is beautiful and your life is REAL!<br /><br />Shame on anyone who feels the need to comment on the size of your family. I guess it's nobody else's business, at least until it infringes on them! It doesn't look like we, the taxpayers, are supporting you...!!! <br /><br />Congratulations on your new bundle of joy! Babies are a blessing!Laura (vanmama on 2Peas)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-29037378367871300092010-01-11T13:02:37.054-05:002010-01-11T13:02:37.054-05:00Jodi,
Thanks for being real with your readers. We ...Jodi,<br />Thanks for being real with your readers. We follow your blog because we can relate. We are trying to walk in our perfect Heavenly Father's footsteps in this broken world. Keep shining HIS light and be encouraged. Many blessings on you and your family.<br />AmyAmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10838948213916769970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-74974908911360938362010-01-11T10:07:32.787-05:002010-01-11T10:07:32.787-05:00Just beautiful....Just beautiful....Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08257352882657911252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-8343062712689675562010-01-10T22:10:17.452-05:002010-01-10T22:10:17.452-05:00I always wanted a big family, but my husband did n...I always wanted a big family, but my husband did not. We ended up with a boy and a girl, so I feel blessed...but if I was married to a man who was as loving and kind and helpful, like Chip, I would have had a houseful, too!! You are a wonderful mom, you guys obviously have the means to clothe and feed your children and take excellent care of them...what anyone else thinks is their world...Yours is full of love and happiness!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-83792137472940560272010-01-10T21:47:05.860-05:002010-01-10T21:47:05.860-05:00I love you AND your big family. God only blessed u...I love you AND your big family. God only blessed us with 1 child(so far) and each day I pray that he gives us more.We pray and beg God for a huge family. I love that you take not 1 day for granted. You adore your children. That is evident in your blogs and in your real life. I've seen your face when you speak of your children and it lights up.<br />You are amazing my friend!!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04946609113347565134noreply@blogger.com