Most of the time it doesn't bother me when people talk about things I do that may be different than what they do. It is very disheartening though, to hear other Christians treat others like they are freaks because they do not do things the way "normal" people do.
Here's the thing, Carl and I are solely responsible to a much Higher Power than anyone on this earth for the way we raise our kids. That means every aspect. NO, we will not be perfect. All we can do is try our best and do what we know is right.
I was sitting at my mom's pool just last night with a few other ladies, one of whom I attend church with, and the subject came up about cloth diapering and making your own wipes, etc. The ladies literally bashed this mother for doing these things. I was in awe and said nothing. Well, actually I soon left because I just couldn't believe what I was hearing. Maybe this mama just wants to do what she believes is best for her baby. So what if you can't go to the store and buy diapers or wipes for the baby. Get a gift card to Wal-Mart for supplies or maybe even be interested in what she is doing for her baby. Nobodyis saying you have to agree, but why not just take interest and encourage her.
Come on ladies, what the heck happened to empathy? Do I really need to ask you WWJD? I dare say that He would probably not be concerned with what they are putting on that baby's bottom.
You will get no judgements from this mama. If you are a baby wearing, cloth diapering, co-sleeping, homeschooling mama, a mama who works out of the home, sends her kids to daycare, public/private school, or a mama who does a little bit of both; do your best. Teach your kids about Jesus, take them to church, show them with your actions. I don't know about you, but trying my best to raise my three in a way that is pleasing to The Lord keeps me busy enough. Just do you and don't worry about what anyone else is doing with their children.
Here are a few thoughts that I found on Pinterest:
Here's the thing, Carl and I are solely responsible to a much Higher Power than anyone on this earth for the way we raise our kids. That means every aspect. NO, we will not be perfect. All we can do is try our best and do what we know is right.
I was sitting at my mom's pool just last night with a few other ladies, one of whom I attend church with, and the subject came up about cloth diapering and making your own wipes, etc. The ladies literally bashed this mother for doing these things. I was in awe and said nothing. Well, actually I soon left because I just couldn't believe what I was hearing. Maybe this mama just wants to do what she believes is best for her baby. So what if you can't go to the store and buy diapers or wipes for the baby. Get a gift card to Wal-Mart for supplies or maybe even be interested in what she is doing for her baby. Nobodyis saying you have to agree, but why not just take interest and encourage her.
Come on ladies, what the heck happened to empathy? Do I really need to ask you WWJD? I dare say that He would probably not be concerned with what they are putting on that baby's bottom.
You will get no judgements from this mama. If you are a baby wearing, cloth diapering, co-sleeping, homeschooling mama, a mama who works out of the home, sends her kids to daycare, public/private school, or a mama who does a little bit of both; do your best. Teach your kids about Jesus, take them to church, show them with your actions. I don't know about you, but trying my best to raise my three in a way that is pleasing to The Lord keeps me busy enough. Just do you and don't worry about what anyone else is doing with their children.
Here are a few thoughts that I found on Pinterest:
Much Love,
Beth
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