Comments on Wildly Disparate: Sweet Sixteen

I love you Miss Terry. I'm so glad you were one of...

2008-12-12T08:19:00.000-08:00

I love you Miss Terry. I'm so glad you were one of the people who helped me grow up. Aside from my own parents, there are few people who'd I'd like to make proud than you and Mr. Pat. But just to be safe, maybe I should try to refrain from any more illegal activities like trespassing on state property!

I miss you guys and hope to see you sooner rather than later.

I can't imagine your family with any less than six...

2008-12-05T10:50:00.000-08:00

I can't imagine your family with any less than six. I really think that is what first drew our family to yours, the fact that your house was just overflowing with joy and children. It may sound strange, but looking back at your family and my own, I hope that my children will never want for playmates. I'm not in control of how many members my family will have, but I've definitely gained the view "The more, the merrier!"

Joanna is such a gift, and such a sweet young lady. Please hug her for me.

You know how much I adore Joanna. She has a merry ...

2008-12-03T12:39:00.000-08:00

You know how much I adore Joanna. She has a merry heart. As it says in Proverbs, "a merry heart doeth good like medicine.' Thank you for sharing this beautiful tribute to God's sovereignty.

Thanks mommy! I'm glad you kept me!love ya!

2008-12-01T14:49:00.000-08:00

Thanks mommy! I'm glad you kept me!
love ya!

Terry, did you know that our very good God is in c...

2008-12-01T09:04:00.000-08:00

Terry, did you know that our very good God is in complete control. Four is a beautiful number, isn't it. What would we be like without Judah? Please hug Joanna for me.

All of your children are so precious. I have thoro...

2008-12-01T07:17:00.000-08:00

All of your children are so precious. I have thoroughly enjoyed watching Joanna grow up and every time I see her I am struck with what a beautiful young lady she is. When I see her, even if she doesn't see me, she makes me smile. If she does see me I am blessed by her sweet affection and a delicious hug. I think back to the days of WA basketball games and the pure mother joy of watching our three girls on the court (mine shooting with her eyes shut) and our two little ones playing together in the bleachers. What precious memories! nancy

You write, "We don’t know what’s best for us, but ...

2008-11-30T19:20:00.000-08:00

You write, "We don’t know what’s best for us, but God does, and will act in ways for our good even as we ignore or even spurn Him." This is a God I can learn to trust... and love, even when He doesn't work in ways of my preference. Thanks for the reminder, Terry. And, what dear words about your daughter.

Hi Terry, I thoroughly enjoyed both this piece and...

2008-11-30T16:09:00.000-08:00

Hi Terry, I thoroughly enjoyed both this piece and the one on "specialization". With regards to your Joanna piece, you should probably know that your family of six directly affected our decision as we were thinking about going ahead with number four. I remember looking around for those who had survived this transition well. Sure, I knew people who had more children, but....Ya'll have done a great job parenting your family and I celebrate with you over your beautiful Joanna.