tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3363247083579931414.post7581212823408445182..comments2023-10-12T08:23:58.713-04:00Comments on Lydia J Will: Blessed to BlessLydiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10757769321436298177noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3363247083579931414.post-72841685997817765832012-04-07T23:14:57.516-04:002012-04-07T23:14:57.516-04:00Such a blessing to watch their little mama hearts ...Such a blessing to watch their little mama hearts blossom.Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01138655800067561693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3363247083579931414.post-12852284952392999712012-03-30T20:23:46.409-04:002012-03-30T20:23:46.409-04:00This is just lovely. What am amazing example you a...This is just lovely. What am amazing example you are setting for her. And her for you :) I agree, the joy in which are children do things that to us may not be that joyful anymore is amazing and definitely something I want to emulate. They take such care and joy in doing for others. Such special moments.<br /><br />Wishing you and your family a lovely weekend.Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/08476209107377395745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3363247083579931414.post-23639106805993712452012-03-30T18:48:30.908-04:002012-03-30T18:48:30.908-04:00Lydia,
I think the cultivation of a servant heart...Lydia,<br /><br />I think the cultivation of a servant heart is one of the greatest gifts we can give our children. In becoming more like Jesus everyday, it is something asked of us. You are doing it gently and with your role modeling. That is what it is. She sees you and she adores the work. To her, it isn't work at all. It is a tremendous testimony to your mothering what your little girl is doing because she WANTS to. You are an amazing mama. Keep up the good, eternal work.Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12700522359587297659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3363247083579931414.post-2640776023068736032012-03-30T14:32:10.894-04:002012-03-30T14:32:10.894-04:00I love the gentleness with which this is transpiri...I love the gentleness with which this is transpiring.<br /><br />May God continue to lead each of us....gently, as He always does.Beverleyhttp://www.carepages.com/carepages/Cheerylittlegirlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3363247083579931414.post-42969972880481324212012-03-30T13:03:41.572-04:002012-03-30T13:03:41.572-04:00I love this! I was just like her when I was littl...I love this! I was just like her when I was little, Lydia. I babysat and everything for FREE. Loved babies, kids, and everything about being a mom. Now, many years (and 10 kids so far) later I'm still not burnt out. I see so much of how I was in her <3 And I'm sure you strike the perfect balance. In fact, I know you do.Amy E Ekbladhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03129482438874669569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3363247083579931414.post-23789535443460540612012-03-30T11:31:33.986-04:002012-03-30T11:31:33.986-04:00I completely understand your reserve, Kristen! I ...I completely understand your reserve, Kristen! I think there definitely has to be a balance there - and in most families I know, there is. I don't think that requiring children to "pitch in" around the house is unacceptable, but working them to death and expecting them to take responsibility for their parents choices is. In our family, the more you help out, the more special opportunities for freedom and "down time" you get. When my bigs work hard during the day and I have no problem saying "YES!" when they want to go play with friends in the afternoon, or stay up late to watch a movie with their Dad. There absolutely must be a balance that allows children to be children while raising them to be self-giving and hardworking. I hope I communicated this rightly. Much love to you!Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10757769321436298177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3363247083579931414.post-85829809731727022922012-03-30T11:20:08.883-04:002012-03-30T11:20:08.883-04:00Lyd- I have mixed thoughts when I read this. As an...Lyd- I have mixed thoughts when I read this. As an oldest daughter I bear a lot of resentment for the expectations that were placed on me to serve as second mother/housewife when I was growing up. When I hear about young girls doing these things, there's a bit of panic that I feel....concern for their long term emotional well being...and concern that they too will already be tired of the work of mothering by the time they have their own. What gives me joy in this is that it appears that she is doing much of this without being asked or expected...that it is coming from her own desire, and that is lovely.Kristen Abbashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06393504563398749541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3363247083579931414.post-68698281572862717882012-03-30T10:04:54.322-04:002012-03-30T10:04:54.322-04:00Yes! Much more is caught than taught. It is a so...Yes! Much more is caught than taught. It is a sobering yet joyful thought!! God bless your day!Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10757769321436298177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3363247083579931414.post-73263325889896854952012-03-30T10:03:05.389-04:002012-03-30T10:03:05.389-04:00What a sweet girl! She learned that from you! As...What a sweet girl! She learned that from you! As Ann Voskamp says "more is caught than taught"! Good job MOM!!Terrie Mathisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13071249637592103270noreply@blogger.com