tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post9204761701787925979..comments2024-03-08T13:52:22.224-07:00Comments on LAJOY FAMILY: Live ItCindy LaJoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16486626867331586704noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-51054234339740441122010-07-19T19:43:52.936-06:002010-07-19T19:43:52.936-06:00My favorite part of the post was Angela's choi...My favorite part of the post was Angela's choice of word to put on her shirt.<br /><br />Our God is truly the Great Healer.<br /><br />Peggy in VirginiaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-84261762692844361232010-07-19T09:17:17.638-06:002010-07-19T09:17:17.638-06:00You have done an amazing thing - in less than a ye...You have done an amazing thing - in less than a year you have taken children who had never met and created true, loving siblings. I know you are so proud. I was thrilled to read your post, although inwardly sad a little for Kenny, poor baby.<br /><br />Tell them we send hugs!Deehttp://deescribbler.typepad.com/my_weblog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-65669726722923095432010-07-19T04:46:08.145-06:002010-07-19T04:46:08.145-06:00Oh geesh. Can you delete two (or three)duplicates...Oh geesh. Can you delete two (or three)duplicates of my comment, Cindy? I edited, and it kept asking me a question, so I must have been publishing each time I answered it.<br /><br />Sorry!<br />NancyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-74423165644794159332010-07-19T04:44:08.358-06:002010-07-19T04:44:08.358-06:00First, I had to chuckle at Michele's comment a...First, I had to chuckle at Michele's comment about the adult super heroes. Great thing to tell Kenny about.<br /><br />Great reminders from your post to make sure I take the time to capture what we are learning or need to be learning, how my kids are growing, to also focus on what they are teaching me or us as a family. I feel like I try to do that, but see where I need vast improvement.<br /><br />Our summer has been filled with much activity and various Bible camps, sports camp, and more. I thought July would slow a bit, but still busy. I'm reminded to take time to regroup and discuss more of what we've been experiencing, and especially each of our four left at home. Two were recently at the camp in Iowa where two young boys drowned on an evening excursion to the aquatic center. We've been dealing with that, but even in the midst of that, there have still been responsibilities to fulfill...4H fair and livestock show that had to be attended, detassling committment, etc.<br /><br />Even as a family who has tried to keep time with our kids as a priority, parents who have tried to avoid the "running around being too busy" hassle, our numbers, choosing public school, and our desire to have our kids in sports for what they learn through them (and the fact that's what they love to do) can keep us on the go a lot. <br /><br />So thanks for the reminder to keep trying to carve out time. Living on the farm has certainly helped us limit some of the "never at home" lifestyle. I try to guard the time we have and keep it for us to spend together. But it's not easy. I keep reminding our oldest still at home that I only have three more years at home with him left. He knows that I consider this "my time" and accepts that the time he has with friends is when he is in activities, that he doesn't get more time added onto that to run around with them...not much or often, anyway. I do things differently than many of his friends' parents. They don't always like it, but in the end, I suspect will see it for what it is. That I loved them enough to guard our family time, tried to protect them from so many outside influences, teach them what is truly valuable in life. Seems to have worked with our older girls. Four more to go!<br /><br />What an awesome time your kids had at camp! I'm sure you'll be busy hearing much more about camp, in bits and pieces and times four. <br /><br />Nancy in the MidwestAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-91719072361608936202010-07-19T04:43:53.134-06:002010-07-19T04:43:53.134-06:00First, I had to chuckle at Michele's comment a...First, I had to chuckle at Michele's comment about the adult super heroes. Great thing to tell Kenny about.<br /><br />Great reminders from your post to make sure I take the time to capture what we are learning or need to be learning, how my kids are growing, to also focus on what they are teaching me or us as a family. I feel like I try to do that, but see where I need vast improvement.<br /><br />Our summer has been filled with much activity and various Bible camps, sports camp, and more. I thought July would slow a bit, but still busy. I'm reminded to take time to regroup and discuss more of what we've been experiencing, and especially each of our four left at home. Two were recently at the camp in Iowa where two young boys drowned on an evening excursion to the aquatic center. We've been dealing with that, but even in the midst of that, there have still been responsibilities to fulfill...4H fair and livestock show that had to be attended, detassling committment, etc.<br /><br />Even as a family who has tried to keep time with our kids as a priority, parents who have tried to avoid the "running around being too busy" hassle, our numbers, choosing public school, and our desire to have our kids in sports for what they learn through them (and the fact that's what they love to do) can keep us on the go a lot. <br /><br />So thanks for the reminder to keep trying to carve out time. Living on the farm has certainly helped us limit some of the "never at home" lifestyle. I try to guard the time we have and keep it for us to spend together. But it's not easy. I keep reminding our oldest still at home that I only have three more years at home with him left. He knows that I consider this "my time" and accepts that the time he has with friends is when he is in activities, that he doesn't get more time added onto that to run around with them...not much or often, anyway. I do things differently than many of his friends' parents. They don't always like it, but in the end, I suspect will see it for what it is. That I loved them enough to guard our family time, tried to protect them from so many outside influences, teach them what is truly valuable in life. Seems to have worked with our older girls. Four more to go!<br /><br />What an awesome time your kids had at camp! I'm sure you'll be busy hearing much more about camp, in bits and pieces and times four. <br /><br />Nancy in the MidwestAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-28399223553757399742010-07-19T04:43:09.414-06:002010-07-19T04:43:09.414-06:00First, I had to chuckle at Michele's comment a...First, I had to chuckle at Michele's comment about the adult super heroes. Great thing to tell Kenny about.<br /><br />Great reminders from your post to make sure I take the time to capture what we are learning or need to be learning, how my kids are growing, to also focus on what they are teaching me or us as a family. I feel like I try to do that, but see where I need vast improvement.<br /><br />Our summer has been filled with much activity and various Bible camps, sports camp, and more. I thought July would slow a bit, but still busy. I'm reminded to take time to regroup and discuss more of what we've been experiencing, and especially each of our four left at home. Two were recently at the camp in Iowa where two young boys drowned on an evening excursion to the aquatic center. We've been dealing with that, but even in the midst of that, there have still been responsibilities to fulfill...4H fair and livestock show that had to be attended, detassling committment, etc.<br /><br />Even as a family who has tried to keep time with our kids as a priority, parents who have tried to avoid the "running around being too busy" hassle, our numbers, choosing public school, and our desire to have our kids in sports for what they learn through them (and the fact that's what they love to do) can keep us on the go a lot. <br /><br />So thanks for the reminder to keep trying to carve out time. Living on the farm has certainly helped us limit some of the "never at home" lifestyle. I try to guard the time we have and keep it for us to spend together. But it's not easy. I keep reminding our oldest still at home that I only have three more years at home with him left. He knows that I consider this "my time" and accepts that the time he has with friends is when he is in activities, that he doesn't get more time added onto that to run around with them...not much or often, anyway. I do things differently than many of his friends' parents. They don't always like it, but in the end, I suspect will see it for what it is. That I loved them enough to guard our family time, tried to protect them from so many outside influences, teach them what is truly valuable in life. Seems to have worked with our older girls. Four more to go!<br /><br />What an awesome time your kids had at camp! I'm sure you'll be busy hearing much more about camp, in bits and pieces and times four. <br /><br />Nancy in the MidwestAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-61699171730512022952010-07-18T18:35:06.367-06:002010-07-18T18:35:06.367-06:00As I read about your greeting the children and esp...As I read about your greeting the children and especially Angela I couldn't help think about the difficult time back in December. It was a very difficult labour bringing the girls into the family, but the pain is so wonderfully replaced by the joys the girls are open to learning and creating.<br />I really feel for Kenny, but he has amazing courage. To feel able to return to the high ropes after his earlier experience is unimaginable for an adult, let alone an 11 year old. I spent the day at a Science Fiction convention with grown adults dressed up as super hereos, it isn't immature to play the games he is interested, it is what makes him happy.<br />I'm glad all the children had such a super time at camp and that you are all safely home again.<br />God bless!Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16688112155436140578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-22956991661641413902010-07-18T13:34:52.389-06:002010-07-18T13:34:52.389-06:00What a great story - it made tears well up in MY e...What a great story - it made tears well up in MY eyes too. My first thought was that it is the parents role to let this light shine in each child which you explained very well.Kelly and Snehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12694012810022647105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-3340974139314787602010-07-18T08:21:01.393-06:002010-07-18T08:21:01.393-06:00You have given us much to ponder in today's bl...You have given us much to ponder in today's blog.<br /><br />Some feel, like Jesus, that children have an understanding of God that far surpasses our own. Their "memories" of being with God are much fresher. For most they will fade in time to be replaced by conscious, thoughtful, lived faith. <br /><br />Courage could be added to Kenny's shirt. Compassion could be added to Matthew's, Angela's, and Olesya's. There are so many other names you could have--Team Compassion, Team Laughter, Team Love. Team LaJoy rocks.<br /><br />Thank you once again for your ministry,<br />LaelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com