tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14252293.post4779099329303053676..comments2023-10-30T09:41:15.375-06:00Comments on just showing up: Jesus and the stranger at the libraryBrianna Heldthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08224838737334231065noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14252293.post-84545393569200803582009-01-14T02:38:00.000-07:002009-01-14T02:38:00.000-07:00Just found your blog ...Speak up ... be bold ... k...Just found your blog ...<BR/><BR/>Speak up ... be bold ... keep sharing the BLESSING that your children are ...<BR/><BR/>When I had 6 children under 7, I had a close friend with 5 children under 7. So, we would often go places with our 13 children under 7 years old. Crazy!<BR/><BR/>Now ... I am the mama of 13 children (10 bio. and 3 from Ghana) and couldn't be more BLESSED.<BR/><BR/>You wouldn't believe all the rude comments I've heard over the past 24 years of parenting. Too sad!<BR/><BR/>blessings,<BR/><BR/>Laurel<BR/>mama of 13Laurelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17253303288242135440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14252293.post-9786675348309573252008-12-16T00:23:00.000-07:002008-12-16T00:23:00.000-07:00Beautifully said!Beautifully said!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01837671746294035442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14252293.post-48661224802651062432008-12-13T21:46:00.000-07:002008-12-13T21:46:00.000-07:00I love this post Brianna. Such an inpiration to me...I love this post Brianna. Such an inpiration to me!<BR/><BR/>MeaganMeagan Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10844056844567371062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14252293.post-71031936267405133982008-12-13T19:03:00.000-07:002008-12-13T19:03:00.000-07:00I love Jen's comment. I think this bitter soul wa...I love Jen's comment. I think this bitter soul was either jealous or that her heart just isn't open to love, for whatever reason. So sad. Hopefully someday she'll see the light.<BR/><BR/>You've inspired me in Walmart, BTW. My pictures just aren't arriving for some reason, so I asked for a discount since I've been back TWICE! They agreed, and so nicely will grant it when I pick them up. Hmmm, wonder how that will go.Joaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09874232257064291731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14252293.post-62678376181132487362008-12-11T15:27:00.000-07:002008-12-11T15:27:00.000-07:00Your blog constantly reminds me to be grateful for...Your blog constantly reminds me to be grateful for my children, Brianna. Thank you so much. Too often I treat them as burdens and admit to perfect strangers that "yes, my hands are full!" Then I see 3 sets of beautiful, large eyes looking lovingly at me and I feel so bad! Our children really are a blessing. God bless your family this Christmas!The Scholl Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16728576968340137724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14252293.post-39693304295185898932008-12-11T11:56:00.000-07:002008-12-11T11:56:00.000-07:00I've always thought that to "kill them with kindne...I've always thought that to "kill them with kindness" is the best response to almost anything negative that may come your way. <BR/><BR/>The next time you receive a rude comment, why not muster up your biggest smile and say, "I know! Can you BELIEVE how incredibly blessed i am??! These children are the joy of my life." And then just keep on walkin'. They will be shocked by your positive attitude, when most likely, they were hoping you would agree and admit how stressed and overwhelmed you are! :)Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11023134541853215430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14252293.post-79060314290294056902008-12-11T09:22:00.000-07:002008-12-11T09:22:00.000-07:00I think you should just say: "I know, and isn't it...I think you should just say: "I know, and isn't it FANTASTIC?!"Jeannetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05378569765609750176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14252293.post-13851112911311501512008-12-11T04:46:00.000-07:002008-12-11T04:46:00.000-07:00I think some people just don't know what a joy chi...I think some people just don't know what a joy children are. I worked for a woman whose (now college aged) children were literally just showpieces for her. She didn't know them, didn't enjoy them unless they did something impressive in school,considered them burdens because she paid for their cars/phones/education/spending money and basically she had no relationship with them. When I left my job to become a stay at home mom to our two children (both adopted) she was indredulous. I ran into her not long ago and she asked me if I actually enjoy being a mother...when I answered yes she just stared at me, as if I was crazy! <BR/><BR/>It's not you, it's her. The woman probably cannot imagine that although children are sometimes a handful, the joy, love, and belssings they bestow upon us in the process are far greater than any perceived or known burden. <BR/><BR/>Love your blog!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14252293.post-85352568594507962372008-12-10T23:05:00.000-07:002008-12-10T23:05:00.000-07:00Right ON! Before you know it, or feel ready for i...Right ON! Before you know it, or feel ready for it, the Lord will press you to speak it out to the stranger in the library, or the market, or wherever. It'll happen!Laurziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07296612994620890887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14252293.post-22148186238116059962008-12-10T22:51:00.000-07:002008-12-10T22:51:00.000-07:00Brianna, I love your blog, your family and your wo...Brianna, I love your blog, your family and your wonderful sense of humor. My wonderful nephew was adopted less than two months ago and a very good friend is in the middle of adopting her adorable son....what angels you all are!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14252293.post-33024663228822803232008-12-10T22:48:00.000-07:002008-12-10T22:48:00.000-07:00Maybe she just never had the joy of chlidren in he...Maybe she just never had the joy of chlidren in her life. Or maybe she was an only child and couldn't imagine sharing it with anyone else. Or maybe it was, in fact, a divine appointment and--as I have done TOO many times this week alone--you wimped out. Me too. I only have two boys, but I have people say to me almost EVERY time we go out, "boy, you've got your hands full." My response has come to be, "yes, but my heart is full, too." And then, on most days, I turn and run. But one time, I said that to an older man in his 80s, and he stopped and came back to my table and began to tell me about his five children all grown now with his first wife deceased, working on his second marriage and a 16-year-old son! Wow... He got tears in his eyes telling me about his two sets of twins and how life was full and he missed it. <BR/><BR/>Anywho, we could all be more bold for Jesus, sister: both to the lady at the library and the folks at WalMart. May we be more like Him day after DAY after LONG DAY. I'll be praying for your boldness, okay?Katie Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00349105539686332182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14252293.post-58016696931135854272008-12-10T22:31:00.000-07:002008-12-10T22:31:00.000-07:00Maybe she thought you were checking out a lot of b...Maybe she thought you were checking out a lot of books and had your hands full of them... I returned 9 today. My hands were very full. :)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14045685748766431789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14252293.post-56013674970345083172008-12-10T21:14:00.000-07:002008-12-10T21:14:00.000-07:00I only have one litte guy (Eli)right now (plus two...I only have one litte guy (Eli)right now (plus two older girls 21 & 17), but it would be an awesome blessing if the Lord filled our hearts and home with 2 or more little ones. When I see moms/dads/families out with lots of children, I can't help but watch them and hope that one day we will blessed with more:)Staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18163000479800268714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14252293.post-9187431359926868492008-12-10T20:12:00.000-07:002008-12-10T20:12:00.000-07:00Brianna, you are a walking testimony of God's love...Brianna, you are a walking testimony of God's love- just the fact that you didn't haul off and slap that woman is proof. I've gotten scoffed at for having four kids, and in the past I've actually kind of gone along with it. "Huh, yeah, want one?", etc. But we are incredibly blessed with these children (and they're blessed to have us, too, even on our bad days...) SO be loud, be proud (to borrow a phrase!) :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14252293.post-54587188466725968702008-12-10T17:24:00.000-07:002008-12-10T17:24:00.000-07:00Oh how I SO SO SO wish we lived near each other so...Oh how I SO SO SO wish we lived near each other so we could walk around with our 9 kids under 6. Then what would that woman have said!?!??!? SPEAK YOUR MIND-SPEAK TRUTH! people need to hear it!shellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06979460784361297277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14252293.post-54671331581841881212008-12-10T17:23:00.000-07:002008-12-10T17:23:00.000-07:00I know you will have the guts someday to speak you...I know you will have the guts someday to speak your mind and put those people in their place. What is even worse is that we are in the season of giving! Maybe she is infertile. Why else would she be mad?Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14057034297208260366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14252293.post-23795437738537780022008-12-10T17:18:00.000-07:002008-12-10T17:18:00.000-07:00Amen Sister!Amen Sister!Eddie Woodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12031223464869231220noreply@blogger.com