In no particular order:
1. When God said, “Behold, children are a gift of the Lord…Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them (Psalm 127)”, we believe He meant it.
2. World domination.
3. We know what causes it.
4. Over the last several thousand years, children have outperformed both the stock market AND gold in ROI.
5. We believe that God’s plan is better than ours.
6. People think that we are patient “super parents.” (insert maniacal laughter)
7. We want to leave a lasting legacy.
8. Our kids are cute!
9. We don’t want to have all of our “investments” in the stock market.
10. In a world that views children as an inconvenience or punishment (Obama said he wouldn’t want his daughters “punished with a baby”) we think someone should stand up and say, we welcome children and believe that they are precious and valuable.
Edited to add: I’ve had some commenters call into question whether or not Obama said this, suggest that I am misrepresenting his meaning or not including the whole context. So I decided to include his whole quote,
Look, I’ve got two daughters, 9 year old, um, 9 years old and 6 years old. I’m gonna teach them first about values and morals, but if they make a mistake I don’t want them punished with a baby .
and a link so you can watch and hear him say it with even more context.
11. We love late night snuggles, running two year olds, laughing at the table, crayon drawings, and silly songs.
12. Division of labor.
13. We still get to play on the playground.
You may be interested in “Can We Trust God? Our Journey to Many Children“.
You may read more about how much fun we have with our large family by visiting the Raising Olives homepage.
I came across your blog by chance (then again, maybe not) and I just have to say that I would give anything to have the gift that you have for Biblical, spiritual debate. I read this post with such joy that there are Christians like you and your fellow bloggers that have this profound discernment to share God’s Word with such conviction in this troubled world we live in. Thank you for lifting my troubled spirit! You have spoken the words that my blubbering lips have been unable to convey. You have a beautiful family…I look forward to future blogs!
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I would love to be able to have a large family. I had six miscarriages before I had my now 6 year old son and then we were blessed with our now two year old son. It is so wonderful to see someone that obviously enjoys her children, I am always upset when people don’t. Why can someone that doesn’t want their children have them, when there are so many people out there that would LOVE to have them. It is so frustrating!
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Kara Reply:
July 24th, 2010 at 11:12 pm
I completely understand where Racheal is coming from…it seems so unfair that so many children are born to those who don’t want them when so many of us would treasure those children! I know there’s a reason…I just don’t understand it yet!
I also would love to have a large family…as a child, I always wanted at least five children – but secretly wanted 13!
For now, we are very thankful for our 6 year old son. He’s praying for 2 sisters and 2 brothers…so, we’ll see what God says. 
I’m 41 now…so it’s all in God’s hands now! 
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April Reply:
May 7th, 2011 at 8:21 am
I wanted a large family as well. Praise the Lord for the 4 healthy ones we have now. I too have had MANY miscarriages,a still birth, and a “Downs” baby who died shortly after birth. Our oldest is almost 19 and our youngest is 4. Our youngest keeps asking for a baby sister and I would love it. However, I will be 43 next month and have had a majority of my miscarriages/chemical pregnancies within the last year…(6)soooo, all we can do is pray if it’s the Lord’s will. My husband is a Pastor and we are overseas missionaries. It is hard to comprehend sometimes as to why some couples seem to have children so easily and they are not wanted and end up abused and neglected. And yet others so desparately want even 1 and they cannot either conceieve or do it with great difficulty and expense. But we know the Lord loves us and whatever He allows in our lives is for our good and for His glory. Kara, may the Lord give you your hearts desire!!
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RG Reply:
August 19th, 2011 at 11:25 am
Sorry to hear of your miscarriages. I have walked that same road. Glad to hear of your blessings too! Thanks for sharing. It isn’t that we have to ‘prevent’ anything. God is the giver of life.
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Christine Reply:
November 10th, 2011 at 11:54 am
This may not be my place as I do not know where you are coming from but taking what you said regarding wanting and desiring a large family – I want to remind those of you out there that it does not necessarily need to be a biological family. I work with children in residential treatment – these are all kids with abusive and neglectful pasts – some so extreme it’s almost unbelievable. These children desire a forever family so badly, so desperately- their entire world depends on it. I won’t sugarcoat things and tell you they are perfect children – they are difficult kids, but more than worthy of someone to love them and care for them. I encourage you and those like you to look into the foster care system because their are millions of children waiting for someone like you.
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[...] Reasons We Have a Large Family [...]
I love your list! We have 2 kids (a boy and a girl) so ofcourse people think we must be done! I`d love to have lots more though.
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Found your blog through a friend. I was reading about your family. My hubby showed me quote from Obama & it was the same quote you have! When he showed me, I couldn’t believe it. Anyways, rock on girl! Rock on!
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lol I love #3 I have a small family of 8 and ppl always ask me if I know what causes this and I always say, yes I really just like my hubby a lot
and I think it maybe the water here! lol
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Love your blog! It is very encouraging. My husband and I have been married for almost 13 yrs and we have 9 sweet children whom we also homeschool. I believe that the Bible is true when it says that children are a blessing/reward. It saddens me that many people including other Christians think that it is awful we have so many children. It’s not always easy..sometimes its down right crazy in our home lol..but the joy that we receive from our children way surpasses any bad days we may have.
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I love it!
Kids are awesome!
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WOW, Kimberly, I just found your blog and LOVE it!! It is SO exciting to witness women of God using the gifts He gave them! My gifts are not as of yet quick & gentle responses.
Thank – you again for being a Godly example!!
Rebecca
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I also stumbled upon your blog looking up the rain gutter shelving, and praise God for the family and ministy He has blessed you with! God has recently been stirring a passion in me for adoption, and in this discussion of the precious and valuable gifts that children are, I wanted to just chime in that those gifts aren’t always, and need not always be biological. Might I suggest the fantastic book, Adopted for Life by Russel D. Moore as a starting point to look more at God’s heart for adoption as he has adopted each believer as a son or daughter in His forever family.
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“However, in order for it to be murder that which is destroyed has to be alive.”
how can cells multiply and continue to create the miracle that becomes that child without being alive? Dead cells do not reproduce. It’s basic science.
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Katrina Roldan Reply:
October 23rd, 2010 at 7:09 pm
LOL Can’t help but to smile at this response. It’s just so logical…I can’t believe people even dispute it. It is basic science: dead cells do not reproduce. Only “live” ones can. Therefore, a life destroyed, even if only in the dividing-cell stage, is still murder. Oh…the sadness I feel that people just refuse to see this.
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You have excellent debating & critical thinking skills. Well done. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this thread and certainly learnt a lot. Such stimulating discussion, thanks again. Although I am not a practicing Christian, or have a large family, I’m off to check the rest of your site!
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Came across your website, what a blessing!!! I am a soon to be first time mommy
I was told in July of this year that I would probably not be able to get pregnant due to stage 4 Endometriosis. And that if i did get pregnant it would only be after years of medical help. We also have all of the circumstances going that most people consider to be a burden- newlywed on Aug 21 of this year (we were married a whole 2 weeks before getting pregnant, LOL!) unfinished with schooling, no fancy car, or nice house. just 2 young people in love and getting started with our life together. However, i consider it to be an even bigger blessing than if we had the “perfect situation.” We are so blessed to be exactly where we are, as it is only proof that God provides in every circumstance!! We are looking forward to this wonderful baby, and, God willing, many more! Can’t wait to keep up with your posts 
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Love your website
) I’ve been serving God for 24 years now and the ONLY regret I have is not having had more children! I love my two beautiful daughters (18 and 15) more than I could imagine; but realize now that all the logical reasons that my husband and I had way back when for not having more seem rather insignificant now. I am grateful though, that my daughters are both serving God and will pass His legacy on to their children (and I will encourage my daughters to follow God’s direction as far as the number is concerned!) God bless you and your family
In Christ
Norma
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RG Reply:
August 19th, 2011 at 11:28 am
Thank you for your testimony, Norma. It was such a lift to my heart. We only hear pragmatism preached in regards to the number of children where we are, and something about it just doesn’t ring true….
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Thank you for being you and sharing God’s truth. I have read this ENTIRE thread and have a few notes of encouragement myself.
1) When I was a teenager attending public school I came home from an abortion debate and told my father that I thought abortion was ok if a person was raped. He responded in his God given wisdom by asking me one simple question followed by a short comment. He asked me…”Is it the child’s fault?”…my answer “No”…to which he responded “Then why punish the child with death when you could instead give them life? And if you do not feel that you can be a parent to that child then know that we will parent the child with you and/or support you in a decision to give that child up to a couple who so desire to parent that child. Remember that no situation is too hard to ‘bear’ when God is there to carry you through it. The child should not be punished for it’s creation.”
I will forever love my father for setting me on the right path with this topic.
2) I am a mother of 3 children who are now 4, 21 months, and 2 months old. I hope to have more, but like one of your previous readers, am married to a man who was happy with two. LOL. So I am leaving that situation up to God. My husband also said he wanted to be “ready” before we had kids with the right job, finances, etc. I asked him when that would be and he didn’t know. I gently reminded him that we are never really “ready” to be parents, but God is always faithful to “prepare the way for us”. All of my pregnancies had their different complications but the blessing of what was birthed far outweights the challenges faced in the process of their creation and now the process of their growth & development. I would like to encourage other mothers and couples out there to prayerfully let God lead them on this topic.
3) We are just beginning our journey to home school. When God first challenged me with the idea I scoffed at him, but his urgings and confirmations have been so strong that I am confident this is the path he wants us on even though I feel very challenged about my ability to succeed. Then I remind myself it is not about “success” but about “process”. Not about “doing it right” by the world’s standards but about “doing it right” by God’s standards and with his help/guidance. I am sure I am not alone on this topic.
4) As we are “gifted” with the task of bringing up the next generation, I am thankful that I serve a loving God who with all my imperfections has bestowed this task upon me. My good friend shared your blog with me on Facebook and I look forward to gleaning from your biblical based wisdom, years of experience, and parallel sense of humor to my own.
Many blessings!
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Thank you so much for this post. I clearly remember the speech in which Obama gave his views on if his daughters were “punished” with a baby and I was so sad he felt that way. Too bad he didn’t say he hoped they wouldn’t be young, unwed and pregnant because of the challenges and hardships it would create.
Side note: We have a family friend who found their son had fathered a child in his senior year of high school. The friend wanted the girlfriend to have an abortion because they were too young to have a baby and was upset he found out about the pregnancy well into the second trimester…Flash forward 5 years and this grandchild is the light of their lives and they can’t imagine life without him.
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I love your list! I especially love the “we know what causes it” line. I would add to that however, “we know what causes it, and we’re not prepared to stop.”
that is one of my most common answers when we hear that a lot, when we’re out with our 6 kiddos.
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Thank you for encouraging others. We have 8, going on 9 kids. When we had just 5, complete strangers would come up to us and say extremely rude things right in front of our children. An email list had some of these reason for a large family. It was something that I clung to for many years. Please continue to keep up your ministry to large family moms.
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I came across your website somehow, and I want to encourage your family. Thanks for sharing, I have two precious children and my only regret is that I believed the “me” lies in many ways of our culture. I hadn’t heard of homeschooling yet, and was a new Christian. My dh is from a large family and it was a very bad experience for him, so two was enough for his liking. However, God has richly blessed us in spite of our lack of clear information back then. May people be blessed and encouraged by your testimony
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I just found your blog and I love it! I am the second of 7 children, and I loved growing up in a big family, and was thankful to have been raised in a godly home. I always wanted to have a large family. My husband on the other hand has only one younger brother. When we met, he wasn’t fond of the idea of having children. He said he wanted one someday, and was afraid that God would “smite” him with one. Through studying the scripture, and the godly counsel of my Grandparents, we came under the conviction that God was in control and life could not come into existence without Him creating it. We have a lot of peace with this, and have found a lot of freedom in our relationship in not having to worry about weather to “try” for a baby, or attempt to prevent pregnancy. My parents are ok with this, but His parents are not thrilled with it. They tell us often, “We had our two children exactly when we wanted them.” and “Please don’t do the whole Catholic thing.” When we got pregnant with our first son, their first Grandchild, the first words we heard from them were, “We thought you were doing something to prevent that.” and with our second, “Don’t you think they are a bit close?” They love their grandsons, but any mention of future children is not received well. A lot of people think that we are crazy and irresponsible, but I very strongly believe that this is God’s will for our lives. It is always encouraging to see other families that believe as we do. My parents got the question “Don’t you know what causes that?” a lot as well. My mom would always just smile and say “Yes, and we like that too!”
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I LOVE this!! I have 5 children (6- 5months) and I totally agree with you. Kids are a HUGE blessing!!
Thank you for putting it so beautifully!!
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My husband and I have been married for 14 years. We have no children and have never done anything to prevent pregnancy. We know God is good, and have known all 14 years that His will is perfect. I love the idea of a couple allowing God to determine the size of a family.
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To the question of, “You know what causes that, right?”, I would most respectfully reply, “No, tell me about it.” On second thought, there are probably a lot of unabashed people who would share explicit information in front of children, so maybe it’s not a good idea…
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Lori Reply:
February 16th, 2012 at 1:22 am
I always smile a devilish smile and say, “Absolutely! We enjoy it! That’s why we’re pregnant!”
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I fully agree with all your reasons to have a large family. What do you do if your husband believes children are more of a burden then a blessing and thinks 2 is more than enough? I’m having a very hard time accepting that as I believe children are a gift from God and I would LOVE to have a large family.
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JoyFilledMom Reply:
June 23rd, 2011 at 10:33 pm
Prayer trully is life-changing. I am still amazed in the change in my DH heart on certain issues (homeschool, why we homeschool, number of children, movies we allow in hm…) The crazy thing is, DH heart changes on things that I don’t bring up; those issues I just give to God! The Spirit does the transformation.
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Kimberly @ Raising Olives Reply:
June 27th, 2011 at 8:42 am
Submit to your husband’s wishes. The Bible commands wives to submit to their husbands as unto the Lord. After you submit, then pray, pray and pray some more. If it is God’s will to bless you with more children, He will certainly bring your husband to that understanding.
Blessings to you and your family.
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I love your list. We have 5 kids and cant tell you how often I am asked if we know what causes it. Then we are asked the famous question if we are done. Of course I shrug my shoulders and am called crazy. Thanks for sharing this list. Blessings!!
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just stumbled across ur blog and I love it. I am the 3rd of 6 kids and where im from (nigeria, africa) having 5 or more kids was considered the norm.infact in the olden days( way before i was born) if you had 10 children you were celbrated in your hometown and a cow was slaughetred for you.if you saw a women with 2 kids the conclusion was that she couldnt have more kids medically or that some witch had tied her womb.. well fastforward to my generation where being modern means being westren and 2 family kids are the norm.. I have 3 kids aged 3 to 7 and when i tell people i want one more they think im mad.. someone even said she was shocked cus she thought i was civilized ..this is becasue only the poor people in the villages who dont use birthcontrol n have low birth expectancy that r still having large families..its rare to see a modern, urban educated woman with more than 3 kids.. (i only have 2 friends with 5 kids and about 3 with 4 kids the stares they get! )..I still want one more and i am waiting for my husband to be in agreement with me.His reason for not wanting more is finances but i say..psalm 127 v3children are a gift form God..and the bible says Gods gift maketh rich and addeth no sorrow (prov 10 v 22).I know that with each child God opens the flood gates of his blessings. my good friend had 2 kids and only wanted 1 more..when they found they were expecting twins they were devastated,they felt they couldnt afford it and im sure aborting those babies crossed their minds. Anyway they got over their emotions esp when they saw other families who were trying so hard to get pregnant. To their pleasant surpise as soon as those twins were born their finances blossomed in an extraordinary way, they have a new home and are living in luxury.
i have another friend who had 3 kids 2 boys and a girl, afetr the girl my friend tied her tubes..well their daughter died mysteriosly . they asked God why did you allow us tie our tubes? God answered? did you seek my will for you..if you had aksed i would have told you not to at that time. lesson learnt let God guide you His will for you may be 3 kids but it may be 8. Sorry for the long post
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Kimberly @ Raising Olives Reply:
July 23rd, 2011 at 8:44 am
Don’t apologize for the long post, I loved it. You’re are right, God does give wisdom to those who earnestly seek His will.
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What a great list! I have six from 9 to 18 mo. and have been hearing: “What a big family,” and “Aren’t you done yet?” ever since we had our third baby. I even heard “Now you have a girl, you can be done,” after number three, from my grandma! Of course, with three of each, everyone says, “What a nice even number.” As if one more, and an odd number of children or a different boy/girl ratio would make them fight more and get along less. What nonsense.
But funny things do happen too, like this summer on our camping trip. We took them all to play one afternoon at the shore of a lake, and I was approached by a mom who said, “You have six kids? Do you homeschool?” “Yes, we just started a couple years ago and we love it!” Of course she was a fellow homeschooling mom at the lake for her weekly Bible study with some other homeschooling moms. That was a fun conversation. I guess my point is that large families definitely get some negative, rude or even hurtful comments, but it sure makes it easier to find some “kindred spirits!” And that’s one of the fun parts!
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How wonderfully refreshing you are! I saw your comment over at Kitchen Stewdardship and I felt such peace at your comment as I got riled up over the topic. I also have ten kids, also homeschool, and also have my girls in the self-same modest swimsuits as yours! People need to see healthy, happy successful large families or they will always live in fear of God’s gift. Thank you for being a voice of reason in a hostile world. May God continue to bless your beautiful family!
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Wait a minute…you knit TOO! Oh my heck, I like you more every minute!
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Kimberly @ Raising Olives Reply:
August 4th, 2011 at 6:20 am
Thank you Melissa. It’s nice to ‘meet’ you.
I should say that I used to knit. I’ve done very little knitting since little one was born. I suspect that it will take another baby (and the accompanying morning sickness) to give me more knitting time.
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We’re expecting our 6th child and have had the same questions asked of us “don’t you know how to prevent that?” or “You do know how this keeps happening”, and our response is “yes and we obviously enjoy it! Don’t you?” I was shortly after our 3rd child that we were to fully and completely leave the size of our family in God’s hands, 6 months later my husband was also convicted. I am so thankful for each and every blessing, it’s always wonderful to find other families with the same convictions.
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I hope this comes across right. I am a Mom of 1 and so many times there is judgement in those who have a quiver full.
Your post here on why you have many. Was GREAT! So positive without judging. And funny. Thank you
I found your blog while looking on how to make chalkboard paint. Which you also described very well.
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Kimberly @ Raising Olives Reply:
September 1st, 2011 at 3:51 pm
Thank you Cassi.
Just for the record, our definition of ‘quiverfull’ doesn’t necessarily include a large family. We simply believe in being content with the children that God gives to us. For some that may mean being content with one child, for others being content with 19. The point is to take God’s view of children, that they are a blessing and to be faithful with what He entrusts to us.
Blessings.
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JoyFilledMom Reply:
September 1st, 2011 at 4:07 pm
Beautifully put, Kimberly. God has blessed you with such eloquent writing! I feel the same way.
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Ok one more comment
It’s so funny how judgemental the world is. Reading the other comments now. I hear the judgement you face to. From a Mom of 1, I hear so much when are you having another… from the second our daughter was born.
Why can’t we Moms get along??!
In reading blogs like this I think there is a chance we can.
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LOVE this! We just had our first little one and received a rather snide comment about getting pregnant again too soon from my OB when we told her we weren’t going to use anything for family planning. Needless to say, I’m going to be finding a new dr (probably a midwife) if/when I get pregnant again!
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I just stumbled on your website via a link from a friend…so great. We have 3 bio kids, just adopted a 4th from Ethiopia and hope to adopt more…people already look at us like we have three heads and all the time we get, “Five? Really.” So neat to see families who a lot more kids, truly get it and are living well with large families! Love the site!
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Love your family and blog I am now prego with #5 God has blessed us. We had a visectomy after #3 but God convicted us and we had it undone and now we have added two more blessing. What a joy we are still in our early thirtys and look forward to more. even in a world that dose not understand. We have been told that it is because we don’t have a TV and we need one.:)
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Wow. I just found your site while looking for silk flower headband tutorials, lol. I’m so excited I found you! I have 5 & 2 yr boys and a 4 day old baby girl. I’m the oldest of 7 and LOVE coming from a large family. My hubby came from a small famiy, but has fallen in love with my large one too ;0) I was homeschooled through middle and high school and enjoyed it so much that my hubby and I have decided to homeschool as well! I look forward to continuing to follow your site!
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Wow. All I can say is my husband and I are thankful for the “punishment” of our child who we had in high school at the age of 17. God has stretched us and grown us and taught us so much though that trial by fire. What was meant for evil He used for His good.
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I LOVE all your reasons! Well said! Don’t you just hate when people ask you if you know what causes “it”? I have told people in the past, “Yes, and that’s why I do it!”. Most of the time they just shut up and walk away. My husband was running for town commissioner, and he had a lady tell him she didn’t apperciate us having so many kids. She said that each family should have only one, becauce they are taking up too much of the resource. I told him he should have told her if she felt that way then she should just move to China! Glad to see there are still those out there who believe in Biblical truths!!!
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Encouraging! I come from a family of 5 which that got a lot of cracks/comments. Over the past several years God has been placing it on my heart to have a large family. I just had my first LO in July. I love her so much and want more! My husband isn’t on board with any more than 3-4 kids. He comes from a family of just him and his brother. I’m praying that both he and I will be able to discern and listen to his calling on our life. The other week I was at a party and a family with 12-15 (I can’t remember now) kids was there and it made me so happy.
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i watched the entire clip of what Obama said… thank you for sharing. i have to say, that while i understand his point of view, i think it was a poor choice of words. the clip didnt really show the question he was answering, but i think it would have made sense if the rest of his statement started talking about teaching kids about safe sex and educating them on their options IN CASE they choose to have sex before they are married. unfortunately, i dont know what the question was, and where he was going with his answer, but it does sound rather strange. especially after calling his own children miracles and then referring to them having kids early a punishment *shakes head sadly* my husband and i have not been blessed with a child yet, though we pray for it often, and it breaks my heart to hear people speak of children as anything but wonderful gifts from God…
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I wanted to thank you for posting all of this great information and encouragement! I am married to a Sailor and we have 4 kids, 3 boys-9,7&4 and a baby girl-19 months. I know that is not much in comparison but it has become more than I can handle at times. I get up with my husband at 0330 to see him off and usually go back to bed, but in desperation I picked up my bible to look for answers and did an google search for how to manage multiple kids. Praise God, I found you. I recently left active duty military to become a stay at home mom/full time student/reservist. I tell ya, it is WHOLE LOT more work than I ever anticipated. Your site will be bookmarked and visited often. I have found encouragement and even took notes of some of your tips (like how to go out with littles) I have been thinking about homeschooling but am afraid that I will not have the patience for my children, I always expect so much more from my own than I ever would anyone elses (not sure why
) Anyhow, if you have any tips on how to juggle my college status and thier elementary status that would be oh so helpful! Again, THANK YOU!
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When God was dealing with me about trusting Him with the size of our family, my husband was a little unsure. I prayed about it and about 24 hours later, his whole mindset had changed! So much so that when I have had my times of doubting, he is the one who encourages me. His thoughts are, “If Christ is the bridegroom and we are the bride, souls are born out of a relationship with Him! We would never turn away souls in a church because we aren’t prepared for them, or we don’t have enough money,etc. That would be absurd! Babies are born out of a relationship. Why would we turn that blessing away for those same reasons? Isn’t our relationship supposed to mirror that of Christ and the church?” WOW! God sure can get His point across in 24 hours!
My concern is, I have had to have C-sections for all three of mine. (Ages 4,3,and 2-The oldest is about to be 5) Sometimes it’s hard to trust that God knows all of that and has it all in control. It seems easier to believe when you’re not facing surgery and not sure how many times you can have a C-section. Comments are welcome, encouragement especially welcome.
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Lori what an awesome thought!! I’m so thrilled to read that! The Above Rubies (www.aboverubies.org) magazine had an article in it recently about a lady who has had many, many caesareans… each time she has wanted to go natural but hasn’t been able to, but she hasn’t had any side-effects and I think she had 12 c-sections? That might not be right, but it was definitely more than the 3 the docs say are possible.
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A girlfriend of mine says that the reason the docs say that is because most of them have never seen more than that and so don’t know what the risk factors could possibly be.
I know that when God sends the child, he will also take care of all our needs associated with that child, childbirth included
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Thank you Anita! I read both articles on the Above Rubies website and found them very encouraging. I believe God knows what He is doing, I struggle sometimes with wanting to “help/control” in more areas than just this. I think that is why God has put us on an all-encompassing journey of trusting Him. Isn’t God good, to customize our relationships with Him? Thank you again for the encouragement!
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Anita Reply:
February 19th, 2012 at 6:50 pm
You’re very welcome Lori! I totally get where you’re coming from, I share the same struggle. Obviously God needs MY help to run the universe
LOL But I am amazed at the growth I am forced to undergo by allowing God to choose our family size/timing. And I have found that when I trust His wisdom on that above my own, I also have to trust His wisdom on every other area of my life or it won’t work. The wonderful thing is that He always has the perfect answer. He is so faithful! 
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