tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144795012504114230.post787461143684802007..comments2023-07-09T01:33:24.556-07:00Comments on Old-Fashioned Motherhood: Why I Keep Having ChildrenRachel Keppnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17193834789450018423noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144795012504114230.post-23972516298949770062014-06-07T16:29:46.112-07:002014-06-07T16:29:46.112-07:00Thank you so much for your kind words and inspirat...Thank you so much for your kind words and inspiration! I needed this. Thanks again!!Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09525006291122726500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144795012504114230.post-68617098396051496852014-03-15T05:27:39.746-07:002014-03-15T05:27:39.746-07:00Thank you for your honest words and for your willi...Thank you for your honest words and for your willingness to step into the dark again. It is hard. It is wonderful. HUGS Britthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14143830777268434604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144795012504114230.post-45334239223592955092013-10-23T14:13:44.526-07:002013-10-23T14:13:44.526-07:00Thank you so much for this comment. I found your b...Thank you so much for this comment. I found your blog while researching the church's stance on vasectomies. I just had my 4th baby (and 4th boy!) and I am completely overwhelmed and the thought of another child makes me want to whither away (ha) but i would fully welcome and accept another little one if The Lord told me that is what I need to do. However, my husband is 150% done and there is no changing his mind. I would never want to jeopardize our relationship. I accept him for who he is, and pray to my Heavenly Father that if we are to have more children, that he needs to convince my husband first :) For the first time in the days I have been researching this topic I feel at peace. Emily Juddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12546922977032201931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144795012504114230.post-37982488157889918002013-10-10T13:04:55.380-07:002013-10-10T13:04:55.380-07:00Loved this post too. I am currently 13 weeks with ...Loved this post too. I am currently 13 weeks with #8, but my 10th pregnancy overall. My oldest will be 12 soon. People have said some really hurtful things, but I just smile and say that we feel like we have been called to have such a large family and pray we will be blessed with more. But, I am even more grateful to the women who tell me, "I had one more because you did!" Rachel, you are an inspiration to me, just many women have said to me, and I pray for you to have a happy and healthy delivery with #13 and continue to be so outspoken about the need for larger families in this world, especially in the Church where I am disheartened to see the number of children dwindling to about 4 per family. I understand that for medical or other reasons, some families cannot have more, or have children at all, but I wish that more women who can have children would choose to be blessed by more. Again thank you for your post! God bless.J and Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01161524058888684544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144795012504114230.post-34746425473669406682013-10-04T18:32:02.272-07:002013-10-04T18:32:02.272-07:00You know the thing I love about this? I am only a ...You know the thing I love about this? I am only a 19 year old, recent high school graduate, only active member in my family, and not looking to get married too soon and just reading one post has made me smile and appreciate The Lord for sending me to this website. Thank you so much. It's wonderful to know that there really are wonderful strong Christlike women like you and those you feature on your blog. It gives me strength and stronger faith, knowing that even when I do have a few doubts that I really am on the right road. Thank you. I look forward to reading more.Brookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13681262430878067008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144795012504114230.post-23952572633378176082013-10-03T09:43:05.490-07:002013-10-03T09:43:05.490-07:00I did not mean to offend. By barrenness I meant co...I did not mean to offend. By barrenness I meant couples who having just made covenants in the temple then use contraceptives for any number of years so they can postpone having children only to find that when they want to have them they are unable to do so. I KNOW that many faithful LDS couples can't bear children for unknown reasons. In my reading of all the scriptures I have come to know that the Lord truly controls conception while allowing nature to take its course. I'm so glad that you were able to adopt, you are a blessing to three spirits. I have taught out children that the purpose of marriage is to begin a family and that means allowing children to come without postponing. When He gives us a commandment and we make covenants He will prepare a way. Again, I didn't mean to put down or offend any who have struggled with infertility from day one of their marriage.Rozy Lasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06019413665136390175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144795012504114230.post-50641413490819284132013-10-02T22:09:54.382-07:002013-10-02T22:09:54.382-07:00Thank you, Rachel! I love what you have written he...Thank you, Rachel! I love what you have written here. My two oldest kids and I are sitting here cheering for you and your family. We love your family! We are SO grateful for our six kids--and that is with infertility problems. We have worked very hard to find a way to bring these precious children into our home. Life gets a little crazy sometimes, but we have so many wonderful memories together. Thanks for the reminder that these children are a part of a great eternal plan for our family. :)Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15656589894872114535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144795012504114230.post-22565804810032479882013-10-02T20:34:55.611-07:002013-10-02T20:34:55.611-07:00I think it is awesome that you are having your 13t...I think it is awesome that you are having your 13th. What is really neat is that I have 6 children and now 31 choice grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Just think of your future posterity it will be so wonderful. <br />Blessings!LeAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18107717294803352571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144795012504114230.post-22766488068493828012013-10-02T20:29:34.076-07:002013-10-02T20:29:34.076-07:00How is it that we have still not had a live conver...How is it that we have still not had a live conversation???<br /><br />Thank you for your kind words! One of these days we WILL get together! :-)Rachel Keppnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17193834789450018423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144795012504114230.post-64780845533322244522013-10-02T18:49:32.184-07:002013-10-02T18:49:32.184-07:00I am really bothered by this comment, and I am hop...I am really bothered by this comment, and I am hoping that I am simply not understanding what the poster is trying to say. As an infertile woman (blessed with three children through adoption) who is a friend to dozens of other faithful LDS infertile women, I do not feel that babies are rewards for righteousness, and I do not feel that barrenness is a curse for faithlessness. Babies are sent where they are sent because that family needs a growing experience. By the same token, babies are not sent because that family needs a growing experience. The Lord gives and the Lord takes away. Barrenness is not a curse but an opportunity to grow closer to the Lord. Some of the most faithful women throughout history were and are barren. And God gives babies to all kinds of women who are not faithful and do not deserve them. I'm really hoping that this poster is meaning "barren" in some sort of different sense than what it means to me.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14309279105003884685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144795012504114230.post-62100071925133176612013-10-02T14:25:30.767-07:002013-10-02T14:25:30.767-07:00Wonderful post, Rachel! I don't think we'...Wonderful post, Rachel! I don't think we've ever talked even though I keep seeing you at local homeschooling events but it was lovely hearing your personality come through in this post :) You put it all so eloquently...much more so than I can when people gape at my 6 kids. I also feel it part of my life's mission to be a witness of the Lord's blessings to those who are faithful mothers (and I mean the faithful in spirit, regardless of physical ability to bear children). I regularly tell my younger siblings to just have the babies, and the blessings will come. I will use you as an example of faith when I falter in the face of negative comments or worry about silly things like the effects of pregnancy on my body. And congrats on the upcoming babe!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09514965917002605245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144795012504114230.post-9742555244048663442013-10-02T09:17:23.194-07:002013-10-02T09:17:23.194-07:00I am praying for you!!! I know the Lord knows of y...I am praying for you!!! I know the Lord knows of your willing heart, and He will bless you. Thank you for being such a great example! {{{Hugs}}}Rachel Keppnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17193834789450018423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144795012504114230.post-43560254105368350732013-10-02T09:14:52.319-07:002013-10-02T09:14:52.319-07:00Thanks, Arianne! You always inspire me!Thanks, Arianne! You always inspire me!Rachel Keppnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17193834789450018423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144795012504114230.post-83420446017844321772013-10-02T09:14:32.755-07:002013-10-02T09:14:32.755-07:00It IS! It is a miracle! You said it beautifully! {...It IS! It is a miracle! You said it beautifully! {hugs}Rachel Keppnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17193834789450018423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144795012504114230.post-51795210624918157092013-10-02T09:13:36.977-07:002013-10-02T09:13:36.977-07:00THANK YOU for your wonderful words, Tristan!
I e...THANK YOU for your wonderful words, Tristan! <br /><br />I especially love this: "Imperfect bodies are temporary and not required for salvation."<br /><br />I needed this reminder, as I was thinking about my autistic kids the other day, and pondering on the possibility of having another one with autism.<br /><br />My autistic kids teach me sooo much! They have such pure hearts and are free of guile or deception of any kind. How can this possibly be a bad thing???<br /><br />They teach me every day what it means to be a child of God. <br /><br />Again, THANK YOU for this important reminder. {{{Hugs}}}Rachel Keppnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17193834789450018423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144795012504114230.post-81756796110318263572013-10-02T09:08:57.518-07:002013-10-02T09:08:57.518-07:00Thank you for your sweet message!
I married young...Thank you for your sweet message!<br /><br />I married young, too, and was also surprised at the reaction of lots of people. But I'm so glad I did it, and don't regret taking this path. :-)<br /><br />I know that the Lord WILL inspire you and your husband about what you should do an when. No matter what the answer is, I know he will help carry you through.<br /><br />{{{hugs}}}Rachel Keppnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17193834789450018423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144795012504114230.post-85957143221882682152013-10-02T09:06:04.677-07:002013-10-02T09:06:04.677-07:00Sarah, your willing heart and words inspire me. Ma...Sarah, your willing heart and words inspire me. May the Lord bless you in all your mothering efforts!Rachel Keppnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17193834789450018423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144795012504114230.post-90973480770856177812013-10-02T09:05:03.736-07:002013-10-02T09:05:03.736-07:00Thanks, sweet Kayla! I love seeing the wonderful m...Thanks, sweet Kayla! I love seeing the wonderful mother that you are, and how you interact with your BEAUTIFUL babies. I love you, too, cousin!!! {Hugs}Rachel Keppnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17193834789450018423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144795012504114230.post-72542889728550811242013-10-02T09:04:06.175-07:002013-10-02T09:04:06.175-07:00Thanks, Holly! I always appreciate your thoughtful...Thanks, Holly! I always appreciate your thoughtful comments. :-)Rachel Keppnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17193834789450018423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144795012504114230.post-5436004751929912872013-10-02T09:03:20.009-07:002013-10-02T09:03:20.009-07:00Tiffany, you are doing the right thing! Thank you ...Tiffany, you are doing the right thing! Thank you for being an example of righteousness by putting your husband first. Marriage really is a partnership, and we cannot-- and should not-- force our spouses into doing things they cannot do. I know the prayers of a righteous spouse can have great power to influence, but in all things we must accept the things we cannot change, and find joy where we are. {{{Hugs!}}}Rachel Keppnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17193834789450018423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144795012504114230.post-4840268711430171672013-10-02T09:00:37.346-07:002013-10-02T09:00:37.346-07:00Thanks, Christina! Your recent article REALLY insp...Thanks, Christina! Your recent article REALLY inspired me, as you always do. {Hugs!}Rachel Keppnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17193834789450018423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144795012504114230.post-62588229952894416822013-10-02T08:59:00.464-07:002013-10-02T08:59:00.464-07:00Thanks, Cocoa! I am loving all your posts this mon...Thanks, Cocoa! I am loving all your posts this month. Thank you for all you are doing to promote the Family!Rachel Keppnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17193834789450018423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144795012504114230.post-52672992183064176642013-10-02T08:58:08.332-07:002013-10-02T08:58:08.332-07:00That really IS a scary thought! Did you see that r...That really IS a scary thought! Did you see that recent article about being childless in Time magazine? It really made me sick to my stomach thinking that people actually buy into that kind of thinking. :-(Rachel Keppnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17193834789450018423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144795012504114230.post-52673870394607386772013-10-02T08:56:51.448-07:002013-10-02T08:56:51.448-07:00Thanks, Montana! We love you and your sweet family...Thanks, Montana! We love you and your sweet family! Kiss your little guy for me!Rachel Keppnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17193834789450018423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144795012504114230.post-42997223335374055202013-10-02T08:56:23.936-07:002013-10-02T08:56:23.936-07:00Thank you. I love you, too! You always have such b...Thank you. I love you, too! You always have such beautiful comments! :-)Rachel Keppnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17193834789450018423noreply@blogger.com