Comments on: Let’s Talk http://raisingolives.com/2009/07/lets-talk-comments/ Loving Our Large Family the Homeschool Way Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:14:42 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Marla http://raisingolives.com/2009/07/lets-talk-comments/comment-page-1/#comment-17693 Marla Mon, 29 Mar 2010 18:49:21 +0000 http://raisingolives.com/?p=3121#comment-17693 Thank you Kimberly for stopping by my blog!Look's like blogger is having trouble with picture's for some reason.Hope you were able to see everything when you stopped by.Hopefully will be fixed soon!Thanks again!God bless you, Marla Thank you Kimberly for stopping by my blog!Look’s like blogger is having trouble with picture’s for some reason.Hope you were able to see everything when you stopped by.Hopefully will be fixed soon!Thanks again!God bless you, Marla

]]> By: Kimberly @ Raising Olives http://raisingolives.com/2009/07/lets-talk-comments/comment-page-1/#comment-17691 Kimberly @ Raising Olives Mon, 29 Mar 2010 18:47:28 +0000 http://raisingolives.com/?p=3121#comment-17691 Hi Marla, Welcome to the blogging world. Your blog is very nice, I hope that you find that you continue to enjoy sharing your thoughts and ideas via your blog. My guess is that it's not that older bloggers are uninterested in newer bloggers as much as it is that older bloggers are just busy. Many established bloggers have a lot of blog related commitments that readers never see in addition to their "real" life responsibilities of home and family. I know that I can not possibly keep up with all of the comments and emails that I get each day AND then visit the blogs of all those who comment or participate on mine. I try to limit my computer time to a half hour each afternoon because my family and house is my priority and the more time spent on the computer means less time with my husband and kids. I LOVE getting to know my readers and I enjoy the social aspect of blogging, but for me that socialization takes place here in the comments section or via email. :) Hi Marla,

Welcome to the blogging world. Your blog is very nice, I hope that you find that you continue to enjoy sharing your thoughts and ideas via your blog.

My guess is that it’s not that older bloggers are uninterested in newer bloggers as much as it is that older bloggers are just busy. Many established bloggers have a lot of blog related commitments that readers never see in addition to their “real” life responsibilities of home and family.

I know that I can not possibly keep up with all of the comments and emails that I get each day AND then visit the blogs of all those who comment or participate on mine. I try to limit my computer time to a half hour each afternoon because my family and house is my priority and the more time spent on the computer means less time with my husband and kids.

I LOVE getting to know my readers and I enjoy the social aspect of blogging, but for me that socialization takes place here in the comments section or via email. :)

]]> By: marla http://raisingolives.com/2009/07/lets-talk-comments/comment-page-1/#comment-17186 marla Sat, 27 Mar 2010 14:42:39 +0000 http://raisingolives.com/?p=3121#comment-17186 Hi Kimberly.I enjoy your blog.I am new to blogging.You were helpful in the beginning to give me some ideas.I would love it if you could stop by my blog.I am enjoying blogging ,but find it is hard to make some friend bloggers.Some are absolutely wonderful.Those tend to be all the newer bloggers.The older bloggers almost seem not interested in the new bloggers.Please stop by if you have time .Thank you .God bless Marla Hi Kimberly.I enjoy your blog.I am new to blogging.You were helpful in the beginning to give me some ideas.I would love it if you could stop by my blog.I am enjoying blogging ,but find it is hard to make some friend bloggers.Some are absolutely wonderful.Those tend to be all the newer bloggers.The older bloggers almost seem not interested in the new bloggers.Please stop by if you have time .Thank you .God bless Marla

]]> By: Jessica http://raisingolives.com/2009/07/lets-talk-comments/comment-page-1/#comment-2505 Jessica Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:42:58 +0000 http://raisingolives.com/?p=3121#comment-2505 Hello, I'm Jessica. I'm a newbie. New to your blog, new to teaching, new to the conviction to give fertility to God. I have a daughter who is a few months from turning 3, a son who is 11 months, and one in heaven between the two. I was homeschooled as a child and now am beginning with my daughter on reading skills, although she seems more interested in writing. ;) I have recently come to terms with the concept of having as many kids as God gives us. My husband is not in agreement so I'm just praying and leaving it alone with him. God will bring him around in time! I have been having trouble getting support from the local homeschoolers. They are acting like I'm damaging my daughter by teaching her reading/writing skills so young. I'm not forcing them on her, just playing games that relate to what she's interested in, but I seem to be doing swomething terrible in their minds. So I just started a message board so I can have my support group online eventually when people find it. Since apparently I did not make a good first impression with the locals. :-/ I thought maybe God was gonna give me a break after the homeschooling and fertility convictions but not so. He is working on my heart regarding wearing a headcovering lately. I'm going to admit I'm not thrilled, but I'm seeking and studying, wrestling with it until I have a firm conviction one way or another. I will say with all this I'm feeling closer to God than I have in a very long time! Anyway, I'm sorry I wrote a book... I was just going to introduce myself! Lol! Sorry. Anyway I have enjoyed what I've read here so far and will be back! :) God bless you! Hello, I’m Jessica. I’m a newbie. New to your blog, new to teaching, new to the conviction to give fertility to God. I have a daughter who is a few months from turning 3, a son who is 11 months, and one in heaven between the two. I was homeschooled as a child and now am beginning with my daughter on reading skills, although she seems more interested in writing. ;) I have recently come to terms with the concept of having as many kids as God gives us. My husband is not in agreement so I’m just praying and leaving it alone with him. God will bring him around in time! I have been having trouble getting support from the local homeschoolers. They are acting like I’m damaging my daughter by teaching her reading/writing skills so young. I’m not forcing them on her, just playing games that relate to what she’s interested in, but I seem to be doing swomething terrible in their minds. So I just started a message board so I can have my support group online eventually when people find it. Since apparently I did not make a good first impression with the locals. :-/
I thought maybe God was gonna give me a break after the homeschooling and fertility convictions but not so. He is working on my heart regarding wearing a headcovering lately. I’m going to admit I’m not thrilled, but I’m seeking and studying, wrestling with it until I have a firm conviction one way or another. I will say with all this I’m feeling closer to God than I have in a very long time!
Anyway, I’m sorry I wrote a book… I was just going to introduce myself! Lol! Sorry. Anyway I have enjoyed what I’ve read here so far and will be back! :) God bless you!

]]> By: Raising Olives http://raisingolives.com/2009/07/lets-talk-comments/comment-page-1/#comment-2112 Raising Olives Wed, 22 Jul 2009 10:50:40 +0000 http://raisingolives.com/?p=3121#comment-2112 LOL Sheila, "tiny family". I'd like to see you say that in a crowded room. :) Congrats on your impending arrival! LOL Sheila, “tiny family”. I’d like to see you say that in a crowded room. :) Congrats on your impending arrival!

]]> By: Angela http://raisingolives.com/2009/07/lets-talk-comments/comment-page-1/#comment-2103 Angela Tue, 21 Jul 2009 20:38:50 +0000 http://raisingolives.com/?p=3121#comment-2103 Hey gurl. Just letting you know that I have been trying to keep up with RO, but things here have been NUTS. Lil Jo broke his arm Friday, and that is just one of a string of mishaps that have happened here in the Moriarty household lately. Fortunantly only that one and a very short haircut for my beautiful (use to be)goldie locks, are the only two that directly involve the children. I am still making the laundry soap as you suggested, and even washing my clothes by hand. (ok that one is based upon us not having a washer at the moment.) I wanted you to know I have not forgotten about you, and the kids ask about your kidz often. We will get together soon. Just have to get a little dust settled from the recent windstorms. Huggs to all the babies, and big kids alike. Many blessings to you and your wonderful family. Thank you again for the many things you have taught me, and keep posting those wonderful insights. I AM still reading, every chance I get. Huggs to all! --A Hey gurl. Just letting you know that I have been trying to keep up with RO, but things here have been NUTS. Lil Jo broke his arm Friday, and that is just one of a string of mishaps that have happened here in the Moriarty household lately. Fortunantly only that one and a very short haircut for my beautiful (use to be)goldie locks, are the only two that directly involve the children. I am still making the laundry soap as you suggested, and even washing my clothes by hand. (ok that one is based upon us not having a washer at the moment.) I wanted you to know I have not forgotten about you, and the kids ask about your kidz often. We will get together soon. Just have to get a little dust settled from the recent windstorms. Huggs to all the babies, and big kids alike. Many blessings to you and your wonderful family. Thank you again for the many things you have taught me, and keep posting those wonderful insights. I AM still reading, every chance I get. Huggs to all!
–A

]]> By: Sheila http://raisingolives.com/2009/07/lets-talk-comments/comment-page-1/#comment-2097 Sheila Tue, 21 Jul 2009 18:48:59 +0000 http://raisingolives.com/?p=3121#comment-2097 Hi, Kimberly. I thoroughly enjoy your blog. We are a tiny family, expecting our sixth blessing in early November. Just moved to MI, from IA. We also homeschool. Thanks for sharing about your family! Sheila BFF to Phil Mama to Isaac, Zechariah, Mary, Ezra, Phoebe, two with Jesus, one coming this Fall!!! Hi, Kimberly. I thoroughly enjoy your blog. We are a tiny family, expecting our sixth blessing in early November. Just moved to MI, from IA. We also homeschool. Thanks for sharing about your family!
Sheila
BFF to Phil
Mama to Isaac, Zechariah, Mary, Ezra, Phoebe, two with Jesus, one coming this Fall!!!

]]> By: bunny http://raisingolives.com/2009/07/lets-talk-comments/comment-page-1/#comment-2093 bunny Tue, 21 Jul 2009 13:07:18 +0000 http://raisingolives.com/?p=3121#comment-2093 I know, I am a retired homeschool mom, but I love watching your kids grow. They leave home all too fast! I know, I am a retired homeschool mom, but I love watching your kids grow. They leave home all too fast!

]]> By: Raising Olives http://raisingolives.com/2009/07/lets-talk-comments/comment-page-1/#comment-2089 Raising Olives Tue, 21 Jul 2009 10:24:27 +0000 http://raisingolives.com/?p=3121#comment-2089 Wow, we may be the small family if we got together with a group of readers, how fun is that. Nice to meet you all. Those closer to the beginning of the road, enjoy every moment. It keeps getting better and better!!! Lisa, Glad you're back. I though maybe you had left for good. Please feel free to email with questions and of course comment. I know that everyone is busy, so don't make it a burden. Just every once in a while would be nice! :) Thanks for the introductions, it is nice to know a bit about your families. You are why I write, so if you have any ideas, suggestions or anything that you would like to hear about, please let me know. Blessings, Kimberly Wow, we may be the small family if we got together with a group of readers, how fun is that. Nice to meet you all. Those closer to the beginning of the road, enjoy every moment. It keeps getting better and better!!!

Lisa, Glad you’re back. I though maybe you had left for good.

Please feel free to email with questions and of course comment. I know that everyone is busy, so don’t make it a burden. Just every once in a while would be nice! :)

Thanks for the introductions, it is nice to know a bit about your families. You are why I write, so if you have any ideas, suggestions or anything that you would like to hear about, please let me know.

Blessings,
Kimberly

]]> By: notweary http://raisingolives.com/2009/07/lets-talk-comments/comment-page-1/#comment-2085 notweary Tue, 21 Jul 2009 02:11:57 +0000 http://raisingolives.com/?p=3121#comment-2085 Hi. I'm a homeschooling mom of 10 children (8 left at home)who has recently discovered your blog. I enjoy it and have passed it on to friends. Thanks for sharing. BTW, I'm from Canada. (Just so you know, your readers are internationl). Hi. I’m a homeschooling mom of 10 children (8 left at home)who has recently discovered your blog. I enjoy it and have passed it on to friends.

Thanks for sharing. BTW, I’m from Canada. (Just so you know, your readers are internationl).

]]> By: abba12 http://raisingolives.com/2009/07/lets-talk-comments/comment-page-1/#comment-2081 abba12 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 23:55:21 +0000 http://raisingolives.com/?p=3121#comment-2081 I guess that means I have to comment right? :P I guess that means I have to comment right? :P

]]> By: Audrey http://raisingolives.com/2009/07/lets-talk-comments/comment-page-1/#comment-2080 Audrey Mon, 20 Jul 2009 23:45:57 +0000 http://raisingolives.com/?p=3121#comment-2080 I LOVE your blog! I'm a devoted reader, although I don't think about commenting much. I should, but I never know what to say, or I just forget! I will try to comment more from now on! I LOVE your blog! I’m a devoted reader, although I don’t think about commenting much. I should, but I never know what to say, or I just forget! I will try to comment more from now on!

]]> By: Lisa http://raisingolives.com/2009/07/lets-talk-comments/comment-page-1/#comment-2075 Lisa Mon, 20 Jul 2009 20:49:20 +0000 http://raisingolives.com/?p=3121#comment-2075 Sorry I haven't commented in a while...Been on vacation with our 2 kids (of 7) who are still living at home. I think this may be the last time for our youngest daughter and I was soaking up every minute of it. You know I love reading your blog and love to respond. I have been teaching my grown kids how to make laundry soap so they can save money. It's been a big hit with my oldest daughter. If you feel led to pray for my 20 yr. old Seth, who was laid off on friday, I am praying for him to find another job right away. Every prayer helps! Thanks for your blog, it is a bright spot in my day. Sorry I haven’t commented in a while…Been on vacation with our 2 kids (of 7) who are still living at home. I think this may be the last time for our youngest daughter and I was soaking up every minute of it. You know I love reading your blog and love to respond. I have been teaching my grown kids how to make laundry soap so they can save money. It’s been a big hit with my oldest daughter. If you feel led to pray for my 20 yr. old Seth, who was laid off on friday, I am praying for him to find another job right away. Every prayer helps! Thanks for your blog, it is a bright spot in my day.

]]> By: Pam http://raisingolives.com/2009/07/lets-talk-comments/comment-page-1/#comment-2065 Pam Mon, 20 Jul 2009 16:21:30 +0000 http://raisingolives.com/?p=3121#comment-2065 I'm a homeschooling mom with 13 children, 9 in school, and I skim your blog often. Thanks for sharing with us. I’m a homeschooling mom with 13 children, 9 in school, and I skim your blog often. Thanks for sharing with us.

]]> By: momtofivekids http://raisingolives.com/2009/07/lets-talk-comments/comment-page-1/#comment-2062 momtofivekids Mon, 20 Jul 2009 15:01:45 +0000 http://raisingolives.com/?p=3121#comment-2062 I love your blog! I put your button on my blog today :) I love your blog! I put your button on my blog today :)

]]> By: Jhona http://raisingolives.com/2009/07/lets-talk-comments/comment-page-1/#comment-2060 Jhona Mon, 20 Jul 2009 14:40:09 +0000 http://raisingolives.com/?p=3121#comment-2060 Good Morning! I read your blog almost daily and am guilty of reading and running:) I so enjoy your posts and get inspired often! I will try to comment more...especially since I find myself thinking about what I've read during the day. I'm a SAHM of three. My oldest son has Asperger's Syndrome, he's 10 and such a blessing!! Our next son is 9 and brings in the laughs. He recently complained that he was the only one that seems to get hurt all the time(bruises, scrapes and the like). I told him NOT to complain! Those are marks of bravery and show a sign of adventure! You should have seen his chest puff up! And we have our 7 year old daughter. She definately brought the girl factor! She can get up in a tree with her brother and then join me with her apron on in the kitchen. I love watching our three together. We are also a homeschooling family. I love this adventure and I love walking it with my Lord and other Believers:) Thanks for all you do!! Good Morning! I read your blog almost daily and am guilty of reading and running:) I so enjoy your posts and get inspired often! I will try to comment more…especially since I find myself thinking about what I’ve read during the day. I’m a SAHM of three. My oldest son has Asperger’s Syndrome, he’s 10 and such a blessing!! Our next son is 9 and brings in the laughs. He recently complained that he was the only one that seems to get hurt all the time(bruises, scrapes and the like). I told him NOT to complain! Those are marks of bravery and show a sign of adventure! You should have seen his chest puff up! And we have our 7 year old daughter. She definately brought the girl factor! She can get up in a tree with her brother and then join me with her apron on in the kitchen. I love watching our three together. We are also a homeschooling family. I love this adventure and I love walking it with my Lord and other Believers:) Thanks for all you do!!

]]> By: Lisa http://raisingolives.com/2009/07/lets-talk-comments/comment-page-1/#comment-2059 Lisa Mon, 20 Jul 2009 14:37:50 +0000 http://raisingolives.com/?p=3121#comment-2059 Hi there! I found your blog a couple of weeks ago and have enjoyed it immensly! I'm a sahm of two little girls and love reading about homeschooling families with many children (as I hope to do/have both someday!). Thanks for sharing your life, opinions, experiences and cute kids with us all! When I have more than 2 minutes I'd love to email you with a few questions! Blessings, Lisa Hi there! I found your blog a couple of weeks ago and have enjoyed it immensly! I’m a sahm of two little girls and love reading about homeschooling families with many children (as I hope to do/have both someday!). Thanks for sharing your life, opinions, experiences and cute kids with us all! When I have more than 2 minutes I’d love to email you with a few questions!

Blessings,
Lisa

]]> By: Gentile http://raisingolives.com/2009/07/lets-talk-comments/comment-page-1/#comment-2056 Gentile Mon, 20 Jul 2009 11:53:50 +0000 http://raisingolives.com/?p=3121#comment-2056 HI! wanted to let you know that i read on a regular basis...when i find time! You are one of the bloggers that have encouraged me in my own blog...in fact, i may even start not me mondays thanks to you and jennifer! i do enjoy your thoughts...i'm a sahm to four little girls, and our fifth girl is due in a few weeks...so i glean what i can when i can...i need lots and LOTS of help! Gen HI! wanted to let you know that i read on a regular basis…when i find time! You are one of the bloggers that have encouraged me in my own blog…in fact, i may even start not me mondays thanks to you and jennifer! i do enjoy your thoughts…i’m a sahm to four little girls, and our fifth girl is due in a few weeks…so i glean what i can when i can…i need lots and LOTS of help!
Gen

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