tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16914223.post115612890860945494..comments2024-03-23T08:10:15.964-04:00Comments on " ...so that what is mortal may be swallowed up by life.": Flying, Swimming , Reasoning.Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00938751247189632308noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16914223.post-1156297482998215902006-08-22T21:44:00.000-04:002006-08-22T21:44:00.000-04:00Geez, this whole parenting thing seems harder and ...Geez, this whole parenting thing seems harder and harder every time I hear stories like this. Advice from me, like Shane, would be unexperianced. So I'll pray. Thanks for this, though. It was good. I've got a new blog up if you have time to read it. Good night.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16914223.post-1156210729944825662006-08-21T21:38:00.000-04:002006-08-21T21:38:00.000-04:00I'm with Danna - since I'm not a parent (of a huma...I'm with Danna - since I'm not a parent (of a human, at least), I'll not offer advice. I'll simply pray.<BR/><BR/>I think that's worth more, anyway.<BR/><BR/>It sure seems like kids grow up a lot faster these days, though.Shane Coffmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02561723074209922386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16914223.post-1156197486399014562006-08-21T17:58:00.000-04:002006-08-21T17:58:00.000-04:00Heather; I am going thru this with Charles right n...Heather;<BR/> I am going thru this with Charles right now. It is getting close but I still think it is to early for him to fully understand what is going on. It is a hard balance, to keep the desire there but also to make sure He is really ready. Also I have one comment. Sometimes I think you think too hard about things. You have always done this but sometimes we have to say time out and leave it to God. Let Him take charge and roll with what He deals you. Life will be much easier and your Faith will strengthend as you see Him work his wonders in your life.<BR/> I love you and am very proud of you and Jason.<BR/>Love<BR/>DadAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16914223.post-1156197472667997532006-08-21T17:57:00.000-04:002006-08-21T17:57:00.000-04:00I've been debating if/what to comment here. Since ...I've been debating if/what to comment here. Since I am not a parent, I don't know for sure what I would do in this situation. I have had several friends who have dealt with this very issue though. I think it's especially hard as we've experienced several in the last couple of weeks decide to be baptized again. OK, I'm stalling. :o) First of all, I think what you are doing is just right. Talking to him about it, asking why, etc. If he keeps on and insists he is ready, isn't he, for him? I don't know if I am making sense. I mean, what if you discourage him and then later he doesn't think it's important anymore? I don't know!!! What I DO know is this: you and Jason are amazing parents! I have meant to tell you this for MONTHS, but we were really impressed with you taking your kids around to the different stations way back when the youth group did that interactive Sunday night deal. What impressed us was not only that you included them, but how you explained every single thing to them. So good!!! <BR/><BR/>I do have to make one comment to Brenda. It's so different when you are talking about a 6-7 year old and a 10-11 year old; but there was one comment in your comment that I can't stop thinking about. "What happens if you sin after you are baptized?" His answer was right on! We ALL sin after we are baptized!!!! That baptism washes it ALL away, not just what you did BEFORE you were baptized, but everything you will do AFTER you are baptized! PRAISE GOD!!<BR/><BR/>I hope some of this made sense. :o)<BR/><BR/>Love you!Dannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17154716179856876845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16914223.post-1156169753842256952006-08-21T10:15:00.000-04:002006-08-21T10:15:00.000-04:00Heather, I am going to be praying for Eli and this...Heather, I am going to be praying for Eli and this decision he is wanting to make to be closer with our Father. It is so hard as parents for us to not determine when WE think they are ready. I too have been struggling as Ian wants to be baptized as well. I love his heart and want this for him, but I also want to make sure he is totally ready first. So then I think..."Was I totally ready?" Am I totally ready now and always doing the right thing? No. <BR/>I asked Ian those same questions you asked Eli. Do we as moms have to be satisfied with the answer....or does God have to be satisfied with the answer. I think now....Ian thinks it is MY decision when he gets baptized and that is not what I want. I asked "What happens if you sin after you are baptized" and he eagerly answered "Well...you pray and beg for God to forgive you...and he is the god of grace." Okay....I think I should have been happy with that. <BR/>I know we want them to be ready on our watch and God entrusted us to raise them and assist them in making the right decisions and choices in life, but I keep telling myself that at some point, I have to let go on this and let God take control. <BR/>I will pray for Eli and his decision and desire to get closer to God. I love that for him! He is so smart and so bright and he has the best parents to help him in making this decision. God has given your family beautiful hearts and love for Him and it is beautiful to witness what a great job you and your family does for the Kingdom! Love you!Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17422379315257722278noreply@blogger.com