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Leah's avatar

I've thought about this piece often since you wrote it, and today it came to mind when I really needed it.

Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom and reminding me of my value and purpose in the family.

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Rachel Crimmins's avatar

This moved me deeply. Brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for such a beautiful articulation.

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Emily Phillips's avatar

Thank you so much!

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Carly Cryar's avatar

I have to say, I admire your acknowledgment of raising kids under a certain religious belief system is not the main focal point in raising good children. Knowing & accepting the possibility of their own developments to a road of faith, while focusing on loving them well overall. Like Christ. Beautiful job.

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Emily Phillips's avatar

Thank you! Not sure why I didn’t see any of these comments until now!

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Tansie Bennetts's avatar

‘my job at home is to build relationships‘ i said almost this exact thing to a friend yesterday while talking about my underlaying WHY for homeschooling. My boys are 3 and 5, academics are not a main focus at this point, but building a relationship of trust and love is why I’m doing what I do.

Really enjoyed ready your reflections on this. As mothers we do weave it all together don’t we.

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