tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260818818693048689.post1931834071257792559..comments2023-08-04T03:52:39.652-07:00Comments on Life in the Land of Boys: Things that people say...sothisislifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15792792950661591028noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260818818693048689.post-71129457837372341392009-10-12T19:25:25.168-07:002009-10-12T19:25:25.168-07:00Thanks for sharing this Becky. I get those commen...Thanks for sharing this Becky. I get those comments too, and I struggle with how to answer sometimes too. It's hardest when I can tell the boys are about to go haywire and the fifth sweet elderly couple wants to learn everyone's names and ages in middle of the parking lot. It's such a temptation to just give the short brush-off answer, but I think maybe God's been trying to teach me patience in this area lately. So many people are curious, and it takes so little really, to pull to the side for a bit and visit. Often it turns out that they are lonely or struggling with wanting more children themselves but aren't sure about trying for more. And when I'm honest about "how we do it" with having so many at once, the answer has to boil down to leaning on God each and every day, and we get to talking about Him. As much as a crowd of preschoolers will allow, at least. :) But I've been amazed at how interested people are in hearing about how God helps with the everyday burdens. I used to think evangelism was much more formal, you know?<br /><br />I'm loving our six and totally hope we have more. And like you, my hopes also include a couple girls. :) But it's so nice to hear that you enjoyed being part of a large family too.<br /><br />Loving all the new posts!Alterton Scottish Terriershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06531213830048556615noreply@blogger.com