tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post5726279569392235521..comments2023-12-28T09:32:32.680-06:00Comments on Good Day, Regular People: Sunday Best - Do Your Children Pray?Alexandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00609629888008025050noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-74045039469083848552011-02-14T13:30:10.998-06:002011-02-14T13:30:10.998-06:00I too am in tears. This is an issue I struggle wit...I too am in tears. This is an issue I struggle with. My husband and I don't attend church and he won't speak of his faith other than to say its personal.<br />This ISN'T how I want to raise my children...I want them to know about my faith and find their own. Certainly setting an example is the least I can do.<br />Thank you for giving me much food for thought and may you too be blessed, my friend.The mad woman behind the bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15329865928939993983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-64689196828862060332011-02-14T12:34:59.846-06:002011-02-14T12:34:59.846-06:00How did I miss this? I'm so sorry I missed thi...How did I miss this? I'm so sorry I missed this....but I'm glad I saw it now.<br /><br />I struggle with the faith thing, and how to pass along a faith, a spirituality, to my children while still wrestling with this myself. <br /><br />Hmmm. You've given me more to think about.Alyson -- Common Sense, Dancinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16285993734570051813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-52911312959716686122011-01-27T09:43:37.860-06:002011-01-27T09:43:37.860-06:00Beautiful post. Just beautiful. Here is one of my ...Beautiful post. Just beautiful. Here is one of my favorite quotes about prayer from my religion, the Baha'i Faith: <br /><br />"In the highest prayer, men pray only for the love of God, not because they fear Him or Hell, or hope for bounty or heaven... When a man falls in love with a human being, it is impossible for him to keep from mentioning the name of his beloved. How much more difficult is it to keep from mentioning the Name of God when has come to love Him... The spiritual man finds no delight in anything save in commemoration of God."Organic Motherhood with Cool Whiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09305464822153790948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-20802525993825965382011-01-24T15:55:34.016-06:002011-01-24T15:55:34.016-06:00I am speechless. I couldn't stop thinking and ...I am speechless. I couldn't stop thinking and reflecting on how I am bringing up my children after reading this post. You are so amazing. Your children are too.The Absence of Alternativeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05395320989489560756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-84932658313796471672011-01-21T06:19:08.442-06:002011-01-21T06:19:08.442-06:00what a great post. this is so, so precious. isn...what a great post. this is so, so precious. isn't it wonderful to have proof (in a GOOD way) that kids really do follow your example? what a wonderful indicator of your parenting. thank you. i'm truly inspired.Adriel Bookerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00128519182850037060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-51228835022729432662011-01-20T00:47:27.565-06:002011-01-20T00:47:27.565-06:00I would cry if my kids picked up their wet towel o...I would cry if my kids picked up their wet towel off the floor without me saying anything. How did you get these kids?<br />great storyDaphnehttp://www.coolmom.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-87800758299832818982011-01-17T23:55:59.786-06:002011-01-17T23:55:59.786-06:00My kids go to a Jewish Day school so we have had a...My kids go to a Jewish Day school so we have had all sorts of discussions about this. But what you really made me think of is our Friday night dinner.<br /><br />We bless the kids every week and have done so since they were born. Sometimes when they are sick or upset they come and ask for their special blessing.<br /><br />It always makes me smile.Jackhttp://www.thejackb.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-9854558708268922952011-01-17T21:06:27.360-06:002011-01-17T21:06:27.360-06:00Alexandra, thank you for sharing your beautiful mo...Alexandra, thank you for sharing your beautiful moments with us. It is clear that you are raising some wonderful young men. I am in awe of how you manage to fit so much into your life.<br /><br />You have motivated me to start praying with my children. We are spiritual, and we go to church services and Sunday school every week, but we don't really pray together at home except for mealtime. My kids also say a prayer whenever they see an ambulance speeding by, for the person who needs help. But it is past time to add a daily prayer routine into our lives. Thanks.Mrs.Mayhemhttp://www.motheringmayhem.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-64060093191731048052011-01-17T17:30:56.384-06:002011-01-17T17:30:56.384-06:00I loved it when it was at my place, and I love it ...I loved it when it was at my place, and I love it just as much over here!<br /><br />My daughter is a prayer, and that is such a blessing.Tracie Nallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07908908021649000930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-91811874326611676812011-01-17T17:29:28.957-06:002011-01-17T17:29:28.957-06:00what a beautiful picture you painted for us. good...what a beautiful picture you painted for us. good job teaching your children the peace and joy and love of the Lord! we love you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-5146811931511067852011-01-17T16:51:00.180-06:002011-01-17T16:51:00.180-06:00Oh, Alexandra... this post... moved me to tears. T...Oh, Alexandra... this post... moved me to tears. There are times when I think I can't possibly understand the extent of what this really means until I have children of my own but I don't think that always matters. Because I think the lessons you impart as a mother onto your children will stick with them forever. You have done such an amazing job with them and I hope that this teaches you that. I am so looking forward to the day when I can make memories like this with my own family. <br /><br />Thanks for sharing this with us :) *HUGS*mypixiebloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09135461083810124483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-80138302703070342212011-01-17T14:04:53.642-06:002011-01-17T14:04:53.642-06:00So many things about that make me smile. Your kid...So many things about that make me smile. Your kids DO get it. What I love most is that you do it together. Before we put the boys to bed we all go into oldests room, and we say our prayers and remember to Thank God for all the things we had in our day. At the end, we pray for friends and family that need help. I love it when my son has someone he wants to pray for, that's how I know he's getting it. Then we read stories and sing songs. Together.Mama Badgerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14728171552859416176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-61451774894445917532011-01-17T13:06:57.009-06:002011-01-17T13:06:57.009-06:00I am in awe at this post. I never thought about i...I am in awe at this post. I never thought about it being joyful until you shared that story. We, too, have prayer routines, but not quite as rock solid as you. We pray before meals, before bed (not systematically if it's a hectic evening) and on the way somewhere. I often hear their little voices saying, "God thank you we have a great day ..." which can mean the day that passed or the day to come (in their somewhat broken english). But I hope so much that they can have the same conviction as your children when they get older.<br /><br />Big hugsAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12586581766383380976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-10138272570419729452011-01-17T12:53:47.383-06:002011-01-17T12:53:47.383-06:00I have tears in my eyes...what a beautiful story, ...I have tears in my eyes...what a beautiful story, Alexandra. You told it so vividly and what moved me most was the image you helped me create in my own mind of your 3 boys kneeling to pray for their mother.<br /><br />I wonder if you have read Mary Karr's memoirs? I just finished her most recent one last night ("Lit") in which she talks much about how she came into prayer. <br /><br />I did not grow up with any religion really, though as I am getting older I am becoming more and more interested in spirituality. We do pray at the dinner table and interestingly, too, our son will now refuse to start dinner (no matter how hungry he is) until all 3 of us are seated and ready to pray first. It is something natural to children, yes? Perhaps because it gives them peace and comfort.Only Youhttp://onlyoublog.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-71614236785616562942011-01-17T12:51:21.900-06:002011-01-17T12:51:21.900-06:00This was lovely Alexandra. I don't know where ...This was lovely Alexandra. I don't know where I stand on the issue of faith yet, but this story I would love this...Yuliyahttp://www.shesuggests.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-64536836471697891312011-01-16T23:24:24.169-06:002011-01-16T23:24:24.169-06:00I sit here and cry. God is well pleased in how yo...I sit here and cry. God is well pleased in how you are raising your children. Bless you.middle childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09805863175279915034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-1483190121017065802011-01-16T21:23:04.698-06:002011-01-16T21:23:04.698-06:00Yep, tears in my eyes as well. Those parenting mom...Yep, tears in my eyes as well. Those parenting moments that make your heart swell - the ones that show you that the values and beliefs you've been teaching - they're really living them - Awesome.Just A Normal Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17044107177408002343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-28043647569962686972011-01-16T20:24:00.832-06:002011-01-16T20:24:00.832-06:00This brings tears to my eyes as well. Your boys ar...This brings tears to my eyes as well. Your boys are already spirtually men. I strive to do this with my children. I strive to create men as kind and humble as yours.Nancy Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04313721217543578257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-33714832537942659132011-01-16T20:23:29.206-06:002011-01-16T20:23:29.206-06:00This is beautiful, for you to see what an impact y...This is beautiful, for you to see what an impact your example of giving thanks and offering prayers has made on your young men. Young men who will one day likely carry this on with their children.<br /><br />And on and on. And they did it without your prodding or reminding.<br /><br />Beautiful.Sherrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13980063502482258767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-20703910062380664552011-01-16T20:14:32.146-06:002011-01-16T20:14:32.146-06:00I would like to say, we are not a religious family...I would like to say, we are not a religious family, but it is very important for me to show my children how to access that spiritual strength.<br /><br />I love the moments you are creating with them. Nourishing their souls is a commonly overlooked goal for parents.<br /><br />well done, mother empressAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17255628836689794311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-73764670355535376042011-01-16T19:27:02.735-06:002011-01-16T19:27:02.735-06:00Such a wonderful way to start the day. We pray bef...Such a wonderful way to start the day. We pray before bed, but never have worked in a morning prayer. So lovely that you've created that ritual for your boys.Joey Lynn Rescinitihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06219074986338894660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-42304076704708187922011-01-16T18:34:37.563-06:002011-01-16T18:34:37.563-06:00This makes my heart happy. so very much. There ar...This makes my heart happy. so very much. There are a lot of things we grapple with about religion and church-going, but we do lots of praying around here.<br /><br />happy sighs....Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03272418011408299181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-16516177486741268722011-01-16T17:41:46.840-06:002011-01-16T17:41:46.840-06:00Oh, so amazing. You brought tears to my eyes.
Yea...Oh, so amazing. You brought tears to my eyes.<br /><br />Years ago, I met a single mom who was struggling to take care of her boy. Every day when she put her son on the bus, she told him "walk with the Lord and be a blessing". I learned a lot about faith while waiting for the school bus with her every morning. To this day, I make sure to remind my kids to "walk with the Lord and be a blessing" as they start their day. <br /><br />Wonderful Mama you are. XORottenMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17518968855889232271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-78411956928679047532011-01-16T16:57:02.851-06:002011-01-16T16:57:02.851-06:00You may end up with two comments from me. Blogger ...You may end up with two comments from me. Blogger and I just had a little run-in, and it would not take my comment...<br /><br />What I was trying to say is that you may win for making me cry the most often. When your posts aren't making me laugh so hard I wet my pants, they're making me sniffle. You're killing me, woman! ;-)<br /><br />Sweet, sweet post. Your boys are a testament to your faith.Missy@Wonder, Friendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06953028014035929759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-45303640834850927652011-01-16T16:50:35.503-06:002011-01-16T16:50:35.503-06:00What a wonder post, and what fine boys you've ...What a wonder post, and what fine boys you've got going, they will make someone fine husbands.Mrs. Tunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04547957015150000116noreply@blogger.com