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    Friday, December 21st, 2012 10:23 am

    Hundreds of hurting people visit here every day, most of whom are searching for comfort after loss. Please reach out for emotional support as you begin the healing process. Be patient with yourself. Allow yourself to grieve. Let it out. May God be with you.

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    "Have I now become your enemy by telling you the truth?"
    Galatians 4:16
  • | December 21, 2012

    Hundreds of hurting people visit here every day, most of whom are searching for comfort after loss. Please reach out for emotional support as you begin the healing process. Be patient with yourself. Allow yourself to grieve. Let it out. May God be with you.

    Survey: “One in ten men say it’s OK to hit a woman if she makes him angry.”

    | March 14, 2012

    One in ten men say it’s OK to hit a woman if she makes him angry: Alberta survey
    http://news.nationalpost.com/2012/03/13/1-in-10-men-says-its-ok-to-hit-a-woman-if-she-makes-him-angry-alberta-survey/

    “Nearly one in 10 Alberta men believes it’s OK to physically assault a woman if she does something to make him angry.”

    “That’s one of the startling findings of a recent survey examining men’s attitudes toward domestic violence…”

    “Fifty-two per cent of men surveyed said they believe a woman can leave a violent relationship if she really wants to, while only 52 per cent disagreed with the statement, ‘If a woman wears provocative clothing, she’s putting herself at risk for rape.’”

    “Thirteen per cent of the survey respondents said domestic violence is not as serious if it results from people getting so angry they temporarily lose control. And eight per cent, nearly one in 10 of the men surveyed, did not agree that it’s never acceptable to physically assault a woman if she did something to incite the anger.”

    Life is Short.

    | March 4, 2012

    “Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes.” James 4:14

    Five For Fighting – 100 Years


    100 Years ~ Five For Fighting

    I’m fifteen for a moment
    Caught in between ten and twenty
    And I’m just dreaming
    Counting the ways to where you are

    I’m twenty-two for a moment
    And she feels better than ever
    And we’re on fire
    Making our way back from my house

    Fifteen…. There’s still time for you
    Time to buy and time to lose
    Fifteen… There’s never a wish better than this
    When you only got a hundred years to live

    I’m thirty-three for a moment
    Still the man, but you see, I’m a they
    A kid on the way, babe
    A family on my mind

    I’m forty-five for a moment
    The sea is high
    And I’m heading into a crisis
    Chasing the years of my life

    Fifteen… There’s still time for you
    Time to buy and time to lose yourself
    Within a morning star

    Fifteen… I’m all right with you
    Fifteen… There’s never a wish better than this
    When you only got a hundred years to live

    Half time goes by
    Suddenly you’re wise
    Another blink of an eye
    Sixty-seven is gone
    The sun is getting high
    We’re moving on…

    I’m ninety-nine for a moment
    And time for just another moment
    And I’m just dreaming
    Counting the ways to where you are

    Fifteen…. There’s still time for you
    Twenty-two…. I feel her too
    Thirty-three…. You’re on your way
    Every day’s a new day

    Fifteen…. There’s still time for you
    Time to buy and time to choose, hey
    Fifteen…. There’s never a wish better than this
    When you only got a hundred years to live

    Inspired by Andrew Breitbart’s Courage

    | March 2, 2012

    I haven’t been this affected by a death in quite some time. I feel so sad. There are so very few leaders on our side.

    I remember Breitbart telling the audience at CPAC that he was so busy talking and sharing with people that he didn’t take time to shower and clean up before his speech (which would be available for millions to see on the internet). That showed me his passion and his priorities.

    I found this family photo online which was taken a few years ago. May God comfort and provide for his dear family.

    I was so looking forward to Breitbart’s leadership during this election season. What a terrible loss. I watched many of the tributes to him today, with everyone mentioning his powerful courage and enthusiasm.

    Jonah Goldberg pointed out that Breitbart “truly loved the fight … One of his favorite pastimes was to retweet all of the hate that people threw at him because he considered it a badge of honor.”

    When nasty comments are directed at me, I give them little consideration in order to protect myself. Maybe the next time somebody tells me I’m going to hell because I don’t beat my kids, I’ll collect it under a category called “Badge of Honor”. Maybe the next time I am mocked with filthy disdain for having and homeschooling five children, I’ll consider it a pat on the back.

    Of all the wonderful comments by all of the great conservative leaders, I found these words by Congressman Louie Gohmert to be among the most touching, especially the ending.

    Rep. Louie Gohmert Pays Tribute to Andrew Breitbart

    “Thank you dear God, for the gift of Andrew Breitbart. We wish we could have kept him longer, but thank you for this marvelous gift.”

    That’s also a good way to look at my baby whom I lost before birth.

    I think Breitbart’s legacy will be one that inspires courage and passion. I think the thousands who have been touched by his life and saddened by his death will stand up for the truth. We will stand a little straighter, and a little taller – a little louder, and a little stronger.

    Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to WAR…

    New Season of the Duggars

    | February 14, 2012

    The Duggars are back tonight. I’m not looking forward to the miscarriage scenes, but I will watch. It is difficult after having experienced a miscarriage myself.

    Jim Bob & Michelle Duggar Go It Alone in New York
    http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20570050,00.html

    “I am still sad in the fact that we miss our Jubilee, but we don’t grieve as those who have no hope. I am thankful for everything that we have to remember her. She is in our hearts.”

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    For more on this topic, choose from the following:
    Miscarriage ~ Bible Verses ~ Blog Posts

    It was a child.

    | January 8, 2012

    The liberal media has been attacking Rick Santorum and his wife regarding how they coped with the death of their infant child who died a couple hours after birth. The media found it strange that the parents held their baby and took her home for some private family time after she passed away… Do those in the liberal media ever notice what our culture does after a death?! Around here, a person dies, and then the following day, the dead body is displayed in an open coffin with hundreds of visitors going by, often commenting on how good the person looks. There may be another wake the next day, and finally, the day after that, the person is given a funeral and burial. That is the custom, and people who have experienced a death in the family often comment that wakes and funerals are very helpful for those who are mourning.

    Here are two stories from people who have experienced a devastating loss similar to the Santorum family.

    Rick Santorum’s baby–and mine.
    http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-partisan/post/rick-santorums-baby–and-mine/2011/03/04/gIQA0uH1eP_blog.html

    Our bereavement is our own
    Jessica Heslam has a message for critics of Santorum’s mourning
    http://www.bostonherald.com/news/columnists/view.bg?articleid=1393932&format=text

    Jubilee Duggar’s testimony was in her humanity.

    | December 17, 2011

    After every miscarriage, parents wonder, “Why? Why did our baby have to die?”

    If we are ever given a glimpse of the answer to that question, I think it is in the case of precious Jubilee Shalom Duggar. She died, so her perfect little hand and her tiny feet could be seen by people everywhere around the world. Her testimony was in her humanity. She reminded us that every single one of us used to be that fragile and vulnerable. Her little life may have been all too brief, but indeed, “There is no foot too small that it cannot leave an imprint on this world.” Her imprint is huge. She may be instrumental in helping to turn around the acceptance of the travesty of “choice”. Every day, thousands of little babies, just like Jubilee, are discarded like trash. They are sacrificed on the altar of convenience. May the Holy Spirit move in the hearts and minds of all who hear about the passing of Jubilee Duggar and see her tiny hand and feet. May their eyes be opened to the truth and as a result, act to protect all little ones like her.

    Jubilee Shalom Duggar

    Duggar Family Takes Controversial Photos of Stillborn Baby Girl
    http://www.theblaze.com/stories/duggars-take-heartbreaking-pictures-with-stillborn-baby-girl/

    Duggars hold memorial service for tiny baby Jubilee; photos stir controversy
    http://www.jillstanek.com/2011/12/duggars-hold-memorial-service-for-tiny-baby-jubilee-photos-stir-controversy/

    “[O]ne of the pictures gives a look at the fetal corpse’s tiny feet on the hand of… Michelle Duggar.”

    The lefty media cannot accept the humanity of the unborn. Can you believe they called precious Jubilee a fetal corpse! She is a mother’s child! How dare you!!

    And thank you, Amy Duggar, for sharing Jubile’s photos with the world, even though it was not the way the family had intended. You did not make a mistake.

    Celebrating the Brief Life of My Precious Unborn Baby
    http://unbornbabyjournal.com/river.html

    Comforting Bible Verses Following Death (Miscarriage Stillbirth, Death, etc.)
    http://parentingfreedom.com/2009/04/16/comforting-bible-verses-following-death-miscarriage-stillbirth-death/

    “I feel like my heart broke telling my children.”

    | December 8, 2011

    Sad news: Michelle Duggar miscarries 20th baby
    http://www.jillstanek.com/2011/12/sad-news-michelle-duggar-miscarries-20th-baby/

    Michelle Duggar Miscarries
    http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20552173,00.html

    Very Important If You Think You Are Miscarrying: Don’t Let Them Abort Your Baby

    | October 15, 2011

    Study: Misdiagnosed Miscarriages Resulting in Unintentional Abortions
    http://www.theblaze.com/stories/study-misdiagnosed-miscarriages-resulting-in-unintentional-abortions/

    “Some women seeking reassurance with pain or bleeding in early pregnancy may be told that they have had a miscarriage, and choose to undergo surgical or medical treatment when the pregnancy is in fact healthy.”

    Fears hundreds of healthy babies are being aborted every year simply because of scan blunders
    http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2048911/Fears-hundreds-women-aborting-healthy-babies-scan-blunders.html#ixzz1ar6A5cJY

    In the UK, “[...] they estimated that errors could lead to 400 women with healthy pregnancies being wrongly told their baby has died each year.”

    That is one reason why I stayed away from the doctor or hospital until my miscarriage was complete – about two weeks. (THIS IS NOT ADVICE FOR YOUR SITUATION.)

    This topic reminds me of why I refuse ultrasounds during all my pregnancies. Not only because I think it is a risk to the baby, but because of the risk of getting a false positive or “questionable” ultrasound result. For me, that would cause the ultimate stress and worry – something I couldn’t bear for the remainder of the pregnancy. I don’t believe in borrowing trouble. I have zero regrets about refusing ultrasounds, and my doctors were fine with it.

    Sadness in the Life of An Inspirational Photo Blogger

    | September 10, 2011

    I love the photos Kelle shares of her family.
    http://www.kellehampton.com/

    I was saddened when I heard of her heartbreak.

    Hoping, Dreaming, Planning
    http://www.whattoexpect.com/blogs/word-of-mom/hoping-dreaming-planning

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