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Leaving a Legacy of Loving Children

by Kelly Crawford

She had ten kids too. So we were exchanging fun, big family facts during our hotel breakfast yesterday, as we trek our way to CO.

Then she looked at my oldest and asked if she wanted to have kids, and proceeded to say that hers did not, not for a long time anyway, and certainly not many.

Weird? Sad? Both?

Naturally, I’ve been thinking about that. “We saw what you went through” is what she told me they said. They observed that motherhood, for their mother, was (I’m guessing now) hard? Challenging? A lot of work?

I don’t know her life, so it’s hard to say what, specifically, gave her children a disdain for the only job on the planet that begins with a miracle—the supernatural creation of a new person from two people—allows you to love, nurture, teach, shape and invest in that person—a part of you—for a few short years, and then watch your efforts live on through the generations, literally shaping the world ahead of you.

What kind of effort is so difficult to make that opportunity not worth it?

Isn’t any worthwhile endeavor difficult? And of all the worthwhile endeavors, isn’t the bearing and raising of children near the top since it is the perpetual life-blood of civilization, on which the entirety of our future hangs?

Why aren’t our children growing up excited about a job so crucial to our world’s well-being? And why aren’t we greatly concerned that they’re not?

These are the questions that should cause us to stop, listen and think about the legacy we are leaving.

If our children grow up willing to stress, labor and persevere for the pursuit of wealth but turn a nose up at investing in the lives of their flesh and blood—that which has the most impact now and eternally—we have done something terribly wrong.

 

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Laura September 9, 2013 - 11:39 am

Those are tough thoughts… It can be easy to adopt a victim mentality, as though our convictions by God, while we feel the pressure to live them, we do so in such a way that indicates we feel that we had no choice, and it wouldn’t have been our first choice if we had, and perhaps would have been much happier apart from those convictions… Also, it can be hard to go so hard against the flow of the culture… In a large family, there is a LOT of work to do every day…And the kids from a large family are often made to share in the work, while they see other kids their age spending a lot of time doing what they WANT to do…with very little responsibility to the family. Also, in a larger family, finances are also tighter and more limiting, which can also be discouraging, in that it’s hard to learn piano if you can’t afford lessons… And for large family kids to see other families with 2 kids doing all kinds of things that we can’t (like trips to amusment parks, buying all sorts of expensive technology, or the freedom to join things like cheerleading or sports)can make them bitter against their parents for having made such choices. I have four kids (and a 5th on the way!), I came from a family of 2 kids. I spent HOURS practising music, drawing/painting, with friends, extra curricular stuff like theater practise… ANd while my mom taught me HOW to cook, clean, sew, shop etc. The responsibility of these thing wasn’t exactly sacrificial in such a small family(and helping was no more than an hour or two, here and there)… Now, however, with my own family, it takes nearly all my time to keep up with just the basics of these things, with their help!! If we aren’t careful, we can, by our attitudes, pass along to our kids that they were too much work, that they stole our joy, that we were victims, and that we hated having 10 (or whatever)kids…even while we SAY the opposite… Also, it can also expose the fact that perhaps we have gotten so absorbed in making our kids tow the outward line of obedience, (so that things like laundry and dishes don’t fall too far behind) that we fail to connect with them individually and gently help them along their own spiritual journeys…And we are so worried about making sure that beds are made, clothes picked up, etc and as long as they obey in those things, we ignore the fact that they might be seething with discontent, bitterness, resentment etc under the surface…And are ready to break away from this large family thing as soon as possible…

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Laura September 9, 2013 - 11:49 am

Another thought too, in our culture is that if you have just a couple kids you can raise them for a few years and then take back your life when they are older and get back to doing what you really want to do. When you have a really big family, it may take you all the way to the point of eternity to “raise” them… and you may never get to “do what you want”… And in our culture, self-fulfillment is at such an all time high, based on the ability to do JUST what we WANT to do, and for sacrifices to be as short and only as necessary as possible… hence, 2 kids is a little sacrifice and manageable and therefore fits more into self-fulfilllment than 4 or 6 or 10 kids… who will steal your freedom and limit your fulfillment… It’s amazing to see how many of these thoughts/attitudes can seep into our thinking, into my own thinking…my own reacting, my own parenting… Which is why parenting is so connected to God’s help… It’s outside our ability…

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(another) Laura September 9, 2013 - 12:47 pm

This mother understands that her daughter is a separate person, with her own life to lead. It would be wrong for that woman to want her daughter to be a carbon copy of her life. Not every woman wants a big family- even if they love kids. it could have nothing to with what her parents did or didn’t do- she is simply a different person.

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Word Warrior September 9, 2013 - 9:16 pm

Laura,

The point of my post had nothing at all to do with being a “carbon copy” or about having a large family. It’s about how we value life. Having children is a natural part of the union of marriage. It’s not like making a career choice. We’ve become confused about that because children *are* so preventable now, and our view of their worth, consequently has become sorely skewed.

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(another) Laura September 9, 2013 - 10:59 pm

And my point is she still may value life- even if she never has a big family or wants one. Not wanting many kids and valuing life can be collectively exclusive.

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(another) Laura September 9, 2013 - 11:01 pm

And my point is she still may value life- even if she never has a big family or wants one. Not wanting many kids and valuing life occur at the same time

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D September 11, 2013 - 12:33 pm

Laura, for me the sad part is “we saw what you went through.” I am not one to judge, but it does say something about this lady’s motherhood. Perhaps she was perpetually stressed, tired, cranky, or complaining. I can only speculate.

A good, happy, content wife and mother naturally passes on the joy of motherhood to her daughters. They are women – they are designed for childbearing. For a young woman to say she does not want ANY children is strange…and frankly very new in human history. Being her own person doesn’t quite count in this argument, because her reason for not wanting children is not even based on her individual preferences, but on what she saw in her mother. Red flag.

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beth September 9, 2013 - 1:01 pm

Coming from a large family myself, I have to comment here on this subject. My parents were very wonderful parents=they never made us feel like a burden, but as a child and especially as an adolescent you feel the financial pressure your parents are under, that cannot be helped. My dad worked two jobs at times but we hardly ever had the things that we needed. I’m talking about needs like reliable transportation, a warm house, or clothes -not things you would just like to have but need. I only saw my mother upset one time that she couldn’t have something and that was when all the married couples at our church were renewing their vows and she wanted a dress but there was no way she could get one and she cried about it. Another thing is the work involved-there is so much to do! We spent our summers working in the garden, I mean all summer long. When you have a large family there is a lot of food to be grown. I we weren’t hoeing or picking then we were shelling and putting it in the freezer or canning it. Other kids were doing fun things and it was hard to see that as a child.

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Word Warrior September 9, 2013 - 9:21 pm

Beth,

Thank you for your comment. I wanted to point out, though, that financial hardship is something many families endure, regardless of family size. And working is a good, healthy part of life–even working hard. The generation of parents who have “saved” their children from working hard have done them a grave disservice, negatively affecting all of us.

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Missy September 9, 2013 - 5:01 pm

I like what you said. It is definitely something worth thinking about! I know too many people who don’t want to have children, or at the very least, don’t want very many children. As for us, we have been blessed with 3 amazing children and would have loved to have more. Unfortunately, that wasn’t in God’s plan for us as I had an emergency hysterectomy after my last baby. I have shed many tears about that and struggled for awhile with being angry at people who seemed to take their ability to have children for granted. I’ve realized that instead of being angry, I need to do my best to show the world (or at least the people in my life) how awesome motherhood is. It truly is the BEST job in the world! I hope your post will help more people realize that 🙂 Thank you for sharing this!

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Word Warrior September 9, 2013 - 9:22 pm

Thank you, Missy.

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Debi September 9, 2013 - 5:46 pm

I was the last of 6 kids and I grew always believing that I would mother a large family. When I married and we did not begin having children immediately, I was alarmed. I went into a tailspin. I didn’t know what I was supposed to be if not a mother.
Several years later, after the death of my first husband (suicide) and I found a wonderful man and was ready to remarry, I told him that I could not have children. His response was warm acceptance of that and he told me that he did not particularly relate well to children so that was ok. Within 2 years, I turned 40 and then discovered I was pregnant. My new and sweet husband took the news a little hard….had to sit, quickly!!
Bear in mind that we were neither one, young, by any means. He was 11 years older than me. We have a healthy, happy son now who is 8 and I invest in him every ounce of energy and love and care that I can muster. It is a glorious job, parenting, and I would take a dozen more if given the opportunity, and have even asked if we might adopt. Here is where I have learned a lesson in submission and grace.
My husband loves our son very much and is a good father. He would welcome another child if The Lord saw fit to give us one but his heart is not inclined toward a house full of children. We foster children and have done so for years and for some time I wondered why he could care for other children and yet not want scores of them.
The truth is, I don’t understand it, but I love him and I respect his feelings in this. If I were to try and force it, he would be unhappy and so would I and I don’t believe that would please God.
So I pray for His will and wait with hands wide open for whatever comes our way and I am grateful, so grateful that He gave me this sweet gift of motherhood!!

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Word Warrior September 9, 2013 - 9:23 pm

Debi,

Your attitude and resolve is beautiful. Thank you for sharing your story!

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Kristen September 9, 2013 - 6:16 pm

How old was her oldest? Sometimes kids say stuff they don’t mean. Sometimes kids’ perspectives are skewed. They’re kids after all. They see the world and all it has to offer and want it. And don’t realize the deception in that way of thinking. Don’t the Amish people even have a period of time for their young people to decide if their parents’ way of life is really for them? I think there’s a real tension between our lifestyle choices, as Biblical as they may be, and who our children decide to be and the choices they make and how long it takes for God’s plan to unfold in their lives.

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Word Warrior September 9, 2013 - 9:12 pm

Keri,

They were grown–in their twenties. I think when we live in awe of life, in awe of God’s blessing of children, it’s not a matter of our children “deciding who to be.” Children aren’t in the same category as career choices or styles of houses. Life, in my opinion, is not a choice to make, but as natural a part of living as eating and breathing. Because the ability to prevent what God would otherwise give us, the once-natural fruit of a marriage has turned into a “choice.” And if we are raising children to disdain such an important part of life, we are hurting ourselves as a culture.

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Amy September 9, 2013 - 8:12 pm

We are not all called to be hands or feet, etc.

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Word Warrior September 9, 2013 - 9:35 pm

Amy,

I’m actually not sure what you mean by this. Once upon a time, people understood that God gave life. Children were a natural result of marriage. Now there seems to be offense at the suggestion that children should be a welcomed part of it. When you really take the time to ponder how our thinking has changed, it’s remarkable. And terribly sad.

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Amy September 10, 2013 - 5:57 pm

Yes, I agree. Every life is created by God and is precious & valuable. I simply meant perhaps the young lady you mentioned in your post will serve God in another way other than being a mother. We are not all called to do and be the same thing.

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Word Warrior September 10, 2013 - 10:36 pm

This kind of thought just hurts my heart. Because it reveals that we humans have made motherhood optional and I truly don’t think God ever intended it to be. We act like we can treat children like making a decision about a job or where to live. Those things require a deliberate action. Having babies doesn’t. We can’t choose to have babies. Babies are built in to our physical make up and come by miraculous, super-natural, “thought of before the foundation of the world” kind of way. They are God’s heritage to us and I think it’s pretentious at best to say, “maybe I’m not called to be a mother.” If you are married and God gives you babies, you are called. That doesn’t mean you can’t minister in many other ways, but motherhood is something God gives us not something we decide.

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Amy September 11, 2013 - 6:40 am

I guess we have some differences in interpretation. You must live up to what God has revealed to you, as I must do the same. I think how your family operates is simply beautiful. I’m glad you have found God’s purpose.

Word Warrior September 11, 2013 - 9:47 am

Thank you, Amy. I think we all must be sensitive to what God reveals to us. But for the sake of theological accuracy (and for others reading these comments), as it regards children, God reveals that to us by His choice to give them or withhold them, not by our choice.

He opens and closes the womb, the Bible says. So for someone to say “I am not called to have children” or vice versa, is inaccurate, according to the supernatural way God gives children.

I’m not saying a couple is bound to never space children, but the question of “to have or not to have” lies in His giving or not. He never intended that we would have such control over the gift of life that children became like a commodity.

Laura September 11, 2013 - 12:55 pm

There is also the danger in our “truth isn’t for me what it is for you” society, the mindset that God’s truths are not universal for all, but you can pick which ones you like and that “fit” you and discard others if they are too “hard”… I think I know what you mean, Kelly, in that at the very beginning God created them male and female and gave each the ability to reproduce after its own kind… and for any living thing, be it animal or plant or human, reproducing after its own kind is what God’s creatures do by default, following the natural inclinations we were given by God (obviously kept within marriage). What isn’t commonly known is that the desire to limit childbearing, or provide an “out” from childbearing, stems from a dangerous, unbiblical perspective promoted by feminism… rooted in rebellion, where God’s design is put on its head… Unfortunately, all women everywhere, are naturally rebellious, and in our sinful, selfish way, would all choose to be “free” of the difficulty of bearing and raising children… and so our natural inclinations, unchanged by the Holy Spirit are going to resonate with this unbiblical idea… but if we want to follow God, if we are made new through the Holy Spirit, our desires begin to change…And we begin to be able to accept and even find joy in things that our natural selves do not…

Amy September 11, 2013 - 12:58 pm

Will you please direct me to the scriptures, so that I may study them? Thank you.

Word Warrior September 11, 2013 - 2:52 pm

Sure. Here is a full list, but Gen. 20 and 29 specifically refers to God’s opening and closing the womb. http://www.openbible.info/topics/womb

Amy September 11, 2013 - 1:00 pm

I accidently posted my last comment under Laura’s below.

Amy L. September 9, 2013 - 8:43 pm

What a convicting post for me. Thank you Kelly. I appreciate Laura’s comments up at the top. We have 8 children and it has been hard, particularly financially. But, besides that part of raising a large family, I have all too often fallen into the “oh dear me, whatever shall I do” about this or that pertaining to the work of raising a large family and disciplining 6 boys in particular. May the Lord forgive me for having a spirit of fear and fainting under pressure and may he help me from this moment on to always believe my life is good and show it to my children. Lord, give me more joy 🙂

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Word Warrior September 9, 2013 - 9:37 pm

Amy,

Amen! I think (for me at least) it’s a constant act of renewing our minds, remembering that the Christian life itself has many trials, but even though it can be hard, it is a gift to be involved in the raising of people.

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Lori Neiswander September 9, 2013 - 11:49 pm

In the midst of the hard work of raising 8 children, we have sooo many moments of pure fun that are the envy of friends and neighbors alike as they watch the kids hoot and holler during a badminton game. Yes, the finances are always tight, the pots in the kitchen are huge, Mount laundry grows daily. But, have we considered. God has blessed us. We have never been in want. Our huge pots have food enough to feed a small army. We are healthy. We are happier than most. We all love and serve the Lord by being available to others and spreading His Hope. My 20 yr old and 18 yr old would rather spend an evening at home with siblings than with friends. All the kids oooh and aahhh over small babies. Is it hard? Yes. Worth it? Only eternity will tell the true story! We will see how worth it it all has been!

Kelly, you are right. The thinking of past generations about families, people, needs vs. wants was opposite to the worldly thinking of today. We have become so accustomed to backwards thinking that we can’t even feel the appropriate emotion. Sadness.

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Word Warrior September 10, 2013 - 10:09 am

Very well said, Lori.

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Amber September 10, 2013 - 1:38 am

I see the same thing in many small families, too. Someones parents have 4 children and they in turn have 2, and their children may have 1 a piece. People just don’t want to work hard, they don’t want to sacrifice, they don’t want to see the blessing in “dying daily”. It seems like many of our grandparents generation saw the importance in working hard, but that was the primary focus, there was no joy. Then their children and grandchildren saw the burden of working hard, saw the lack of joy and now we have a generation of lazy and joyless people… it’s truly sad.
I struggle with my attitude, but it means so much to me to leave a beautiful, spiritual lasting impression on my children despite that. Sometimes I wish sanctification would be a faster process :).
If it’s appropriate, where in CO are you headed?

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Word Warrior September 10, 2013 - 10:11 am

Amber,

I’m with you on the sanctification part. But we can take joy in the fact that God delights in walking slowly with us, He the patient Father, showing us how we are to patiently walk with our children and they learn and stretch and grow slowly.

We are in Pagosa Springs visiting my brother and his family 😉

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Amber September 10, 2013 - 5:31 pm

Enjoy the scenery and your family! I hear Pagosa Springs is beautiful. We are living in a cabin on the side of the Sangre De Cristo Mtns by Westcliffe here in CO. I don’t have any complaints :)!

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tereza crump aka mytreasuredcreations September 10, 2013 - 2:05 am

I really don’t know what happens to people.

I am the oldest of 4. We didn’t grow up in a Christian home, but I had a stay at home mom that although went to college and became a lawyer, her first career was to be our Mom. She was available at all times. She was always home when we arrived from school. She was the one who cooked, laundered, cleaned and drove us around. Her mom, my Grandmother, was another fantastic homemaker, mother and wife.

Although my Mom encouraged me to have a career, my desire was always to get married and have children. I wanted to be a stay at home mom like her. From a young age I would always say I was going to have 10 children. Although my dad and Grandfather were good husbands, they were constantly putting down their partners’ roles with demeaning complaints and jokes. Still I wanted to get married and have kids.

Fast forward a few decades, I am now married (got married at 29 y.o.) and have 4 kids. My sister has only 1 child. My 2 brothers have one each and are considering one more and that’s it. They have been waiting a long while to try for the second one. That child might not come at all. They might change their minds.

They think I am crazy because I have 4 kids, would love to have more, homeschool them and enjoy being home. We are ALL Christians now, but their way of thinking does not allow for many children because they are too expensive (one of them told me once).

So what happened? How come out of 4 children only one is willing to bring more babies into the world? We were all brought up in the same household, under the same influence. Actually as the oldest I saw negative behavior that my youngest siblings didn’t, but that didn’t deter my resolve. These are the mysteries and purposes of life that only God can explain.

But I get your post… I too get concerned that I am not showing my children how valuable they are and that they are worthy the sacrifices. I can only rest in God and do my best. I pray my children marry Godly partners and want to have as many children as God gives them, but it’s really up to God. no?

Recently the Lord has been reminding me of that verse that says that Jesus endured the suffering for the joy that was to come. Like Him, I need to share in His sufferings and know that it’s not in vain.

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shannon September 10, 2013 - 7:54 am

I have no idea about this family but can see where being amongst the world AT ALL this day in age could have an impact on the number of children she may want to have. Seeing other families with fewer children having what seems to have more money, going to public high school or even Christian school where college is pushed (especially if she is considered smart), watching t.v., etc… Even if raised to believe children are indeed a blessing, we are all capable of being deceived, like Eve.

I hope she realizes her mistake before she has too many regrets.

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MelissaJoy September 10, 2013 - 9:14 am

I only have a quick minute to leave a short reply. So, in addition to the comments above (on motherhood)…

Take every opportunity to look your children in the eyes and smile. I also tell them “I am so happy to have you. Even when your naughty, I am thrilled you are my child. I wouldn’t have it any other way”

Smile, smile, smile. Apologize when we *are* wrong, and I believe children will generally grow to respect and appreciate the work and the sacrifices of being people.

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Jen @ A Heart For My Home September 10, 2013 - 11:19 am

Beautiful post and so true. I only have 2 children so I can’t speak on the large family part of this but I can say that I hope my children are learning to value people and family and I pray that the women my boys one day marry will also hold family in high regard and will desire to have children. I don’t think it matters if you are from a large family or small either. 🙂

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Karen September 10, 2013 - 3:04 pm

I have 2 teen girls and several teen nieces also lots of their friends , and 90% act as if the idea of children is the last thing they would ever want, no matter what I have said, the secular world seems to be winning for the time being. EVERY woman in the family or at CHURCH ALWAYS stresses the idea of college, career and self fulfillment and acts like marriage and children are like a bad choice that may be taken several decades in the future if at all. Like it doesn’t even matter.It breaks my heart because I have never talked this way to my family but the world must scream in their ears . cell phones and the latest electronic gadgets dominate everyones conversation age 70 and younger , I keep trying however. Karen

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6 arrows September 10, 2013 - 4:52 pm

I agree with you, Karen. It is sad how the church these days is often in lockstep with the world — maybe a step or two behind, but heading the same direction. In our church, kids are confirmed in the eighth grade, and all the confirmands are asked to fill out a page about themselves and their interests, etc. to be compiled into a memory book for each Confirmation class. One of the questions they’re asked is what career they want when they grow up. Three of my kids have been confirmed so far, and I have never seen any girl write “homemaker”, or “mother”, or anything of that sort in the three memory books we have here. My two oldest daughters didn’t write that, either 🙁 even though I know the younger of them really has a heart for home, and not the career area she actually wrote down.

The pressure to be like other 13- to 14-year-olds, who are encouraged to think more about careers than parenthood at that age, is immense, and it’s very sad when that message is also sent from the church.

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Jill September 10, 2013 - 5:35 pm

I read once a tongue-in-cheek talk titled “Ten Ways to be Certain that your Children Leave the Faith”. It had things like: complain constantly about how much work you have to do, over-commit yourself and be constantly exhausted, put your children second to your bible study/Sunday school class and so on. It was an eye opening talk. And true, I imagine. What messages do we send our children about our faith when we act that way? It wasn’t until a little while later that I realized that the talk could easily been adapted to read “Ten Ways to be Certain that your Children Don’t Value Life and Family”. The same concepts are at work. If we are complaining, tired, unhappy, worn and over-committed our children will likely not choose to follow our examples. If they see us happy, enjoying our children, playing, voicing our contentment and joy they will be MUCH more likely to follow us!

While I’m not perfect at it I was encouraged the other day when my 10 year old boy asked what “the pill” was (he had overheard someone talking about it) and I explained that it was a pill that would make it so that a woman couldn’t have a baby and he gasped and asked if anyone would EVER use it!?! Our kids love each other, love babies, and echo our attitudes about the value of life.

Thanks for your words. I love your passion!

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Keri September 10, 2013 - 6:06 pm

How interesting! I had a friend who was one of nine react the same way about never having a lot of children. I have to agree with the mom a few remarks above who said to “SMILE a lot”!!

Not always easy to do when you are exhausted with many little ones and all the things to get done during the day. Keep in mind–They will be grown before you know it. I’m thankful that although none of mine are married yet that they seem to want to have lots of kids! Don’t let your kids think they are a burden. You will mess up but just tell them you are sorry and really mean it! They will forgive and not hold it against you when they are grown. I know this from experience!!..lol.

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Kris September 11, 2013 - 3:51 pm

I’m struggling with this one. Not so much the topic of this blog entry, but on the topic of the Lord opening and closing wombs. I am a Christian women, and I don’t have children– not by choice. Which leads me to this question– if the Lord opens and closes wombs– then it is wrong for me to use modern medicine to help open my womb so that I can have children? I ask this question particularly in the shadow of the assumption that it is not right to use modern medicine to close my womb (metaphorically speaking) and try to control my own fertility?

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Word Warrior September 11, 2013 - 7:06 pm

Kris,

This has been a tough question for many couples. I don’t know that there’s a right answer. I can offer one point of thought regarding your specific question: medical intervention to *stop* life is somewhat different than an attempt to promote life. Some couples find peace at attempts to correct any physiological obstacles to pregnancy but stop at artificial attempts. We’ve seen many added problems with frozen embryos that couples don’t know what to do with and doctors who push selective abortion when there are “too many babies”, so there are some serious ethical questions with which to be wrestled.

I pray for your wisdom and for your heart.

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Cindy September 11, 2013 - 8:36 pm

I’m not sure mom is being fair to herself, worrying about her own work before it’s finished. “I don’t want many kids” is probably just an immature reaction to work in a child who isn’t fully grown or even married yet. You didn’t say how old those kids are, though. Maybe that’s a wrong impression I got.

That said, I think a family can do everything “right” and yet fail to pass on the *why* in such a way that a child really understands the importance of the choices being made. A grumbling mom can certainly raise kids who don’t want to emulate her choices. Likewise, if a father doesn’t adequately respect and honor what his wife is doing, the kids are going to leave the nest believing that it’s a better thing to have a small family.

Since not one of us is perfect, there’s no way we can be 100% sure of transmitting our beliefs to our children in such a way that they want to live by them. All we can really do is the best we can, and let God sort it all out. I want my kids to know how hard I work, but I want them to see the JOY in the work. If they don’t, I’m not sure I’ll be so quick to blame myself.

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6 arrows September 11, 2013 - 8:42 pm

I have to admit I’m really wrestling with this post. I completely agree that, to a large extent, we have lost sight of the fact that children are a natural part of the marital union, given to us as God wills, according to His divine purposes. I also understand the point of your post to be about how we value (or don’t value) life. And you ask many good questions (“What kind of effort is so difficult to make that opportunity not worth it?…Why aren’t our children growing up excited about a job so crucial to our world’s well-being? And why aren’t we greatly concerned that they’re not?” etc.). Worthwhile questions to ask.

Somehow, though, Kelly, I can’t seem to put my finger on why I’m having trouble with one of your uses of the word “disdain”. You mentioned it in the post (“I don’t know her life, so it’s hard to say what, specifically, gave her children a disdain for the only job on the planet that begins with a miracle…”). I agree with your use of “disdain” there, given what that woman said about all of her children’s views about the blessing of children. However, this that you said in your reply to Kristen above bothered me somewhat: “And if we are raising children to disdain such an important part of life, we are hurting ourselves as a culture.”

Yes, we are hurting ourselves, but I honestly don’t know if I know any Christians who are “raising children to disdain [the gift of children]”, not intentionally raising them that way, anyway, and I assume you didn’t mean intentionally, either.

What I’m struggling with is where free will comes into this. Obviously, it’s a serious problem when all of someone’s children scorn the blessing of children, as it appears is the case with the woman you mention, but what about the parents who value life, but have some of their children adopt different viewpoints when they enter their childbearing years?

A lot of women I know who now welcome the blessing of children according to the Lord’s will and timing did not always feel that way. I am included in that category, and if I remember right, you are, too, Kelly. Did that mean our parents raised us to disdain children? I don’t think so. Despite a parent’s best efforts, children sometimes choose a different route, just as we often did before becoming more mature in the Lord.

I don’t mean to sound like I’m pointing fingers at all those outside influences, because our own attitudes are important in shaping our children and training them to make godly choices. But in the end, it IS they who choose whether to embrace or reject God’s natural design, as Kristen (and I think others on here) have said.

My personal opinion, then, (arriving at it as I hash out my thoughts at this keyboard, and hoping I’m not sounding too prickly) 😉 is that the statement “raising children to disdain such an important part of life” can be rather hard on the ears of parents who, though imperfect, have watched one or more of their children reject some of the things they had hoped to impart.

To the extent it causes us to look at our own attitudes and choices and repent as necessary, it is a good thing. But if it induces a guilt trip because the product (in this case, their offspring’s view of children) came out looking different than what the parents thought the process (raising their children in a Christian home that valued life) would yield, that can be very destructive to well-meaning parents to carry around a load of guilt when their children fail to understand and live out what we hoped we had taught them about Who God is, and what His design is for our bodies and lives.

My apologies if I’ve misunderstood you, but I do really have trouble with that “raising our children to disdain” part. Sometimes we do, but there is always that element that is beyond our control.

This is definitely a matter that deserves much thought, though, and calls for a renewing of our minds in the Word, and specific prayers for our children to be led by the Spirit. I do thank you, Kelly, for broaching the subject.

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Word Warrior September 11, 2013 - 11:27 pm

6 arrows,

Thank you for sharing that concern. I think sometimes I’m unable to articulate what I’m thinking or feeling to those reading because I’m writing with details and knowledge that I may leave out of the scenario. I think this post was an example of that.

My comment to Kristen about “disdain for children” is largely influenced by what I perceive happening all around me. That is, I hear, see and feel the disdain for children that has permeated our culture. When I’ve heard the negative remarks over and over and then I have a conversation like the one in the post with this mother, I’m painfully reminded of our inherent loss of the value of raising children. Not that we don’t love our born children, but that we don’t embrace the value of children in an eternal way, seeing past the temporal work/reward and understanding how God wants us to see them.

That probably made no sense. It’s late here and I’m on vacation and I’m really struggling to even find the words to explain what I meant 😉

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Kelly,

Thank you for your reply. It made complete sense to me. 😉 I appreciate your clarification of the “disdain for children” comment. I do see that sometimes (too often, actually), but I imagine I don’t receive the negative comments nearly as often as you do, with fewer children and who are quite spread apart in age (six in close to 17.5 years). Strange that people seem to find that more “acceptable” than being blessed with many children close together in age. I have had people express relief, when they hear how many children I have, that they aren’t close together from one to the next. They think it would be too much work for me or something. OTOH, some seem to worry that with such varying ages, we must not be able to find things to do together as a family, like take vacation and such. Everyone seems to want to know how our family size/spacing affects what they see as the important things in life. Few talk about what a blessing children are, no matter what our family configuration is/has been at any particular time.

Anyway, thank you for your thoughts. I appreciate your taking the time to read and respond to my comment. (I was awake in the middle of the night and thought, “Ohhhh, I bombarded Kelly with another. looong. post. And while she is on vacation yet!”) Groan! 😀

Have a wonderful time in Colorado, BTW! Blessings to you and your family.

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Patricia September 11, 2013 - 11:30 pm

Speaking from experience, it’s easy to depend on older children for free child care, but parents should be mindful that kid burnout can be the result when too much responsibility is expected too soon.

This may or may not be the particulars in this case, but it resonates as a possibility.

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Word Warrior September 12, 2013 - 10:25 am

That’s a good reminder, Patricia.

Such a fine line, isn’t it? We are careful to allow our older ones to have privileges for their added responsibilities, sometimes paying them, sometimes bringing them a gift, but not always.

Also, reminding them that caring for their siblings is every bit as much of “serving one another in love” than volunteering at a soup kitchen. I think so often we forget that caring for children is a ministry, just like a ministry that is more “honorable.”

A young lady named Katie is well-known for leaving her home and family and going to live in Africa, starting an orphanage and adopting 14 children–on her own, without a husband. Her testimony speaks of the most unbelievable service: cleaning wounds taken over by gangrene, enduring heat, mosquitoes, hard labor day after day. Her life is one of being completely poured out for those needy children. I applaud her. She serves in a capacity in which few are willing.

BUT…why do the same people who would give her a standing ovation for her sacrifice tsk a parent for “making” her older children care for their siblings–a task that isn’t nearly as taxing, and a very natural part of family life?

Well, I should probably turn that into a post–I didn’t mean to write a small book 😉

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D September 12, 2013 - 7:48 pm

Kelly, you’re very wise. Sometimes I read your writing and my heart just about bursts with praise to God – for giving such good examples, and for raising up women of purpose and wisdom.

I really liked your response. 🙂

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Word Warrior September 12, 2013 - 11:23 pm

Thank you so much, D.

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Valerie September 13, 2013 - 1:10 am

What a sweet picture to go with you post, it made me smile!
My 6 year old came to me one day and said,” Mom, I can’t wait to go to college”, I looked at her kind of surprised. She went on, “Yep, I want to be a Mother”. I smiled and told her that there was no need for college I could teach her that, and we had already started!
This post was a wonderful reminder to not only ‘say’ children are a blessing but on those hard days when I am tired and worn out, to actually practise it.

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and routines after all, and this will affect the results.
Each women and men can count on optimistic outcomes particularly when mixed with regular exercises
and a nutritious diet. Once More that is one
thing that anavar does however Anvarol produces extra pronounced effects, and because
it doesn’t cause any unwanted effects, extra practical to use.
Anavar does an excellent job making your
muscle tissue bigger, but Anvarol is more effective in terms of hardening and firming them.

Please notice that these are solely potential unwanted side effects, and it doesn’t
mean you will experience them all when taking anavar. When used as a half of a stacking
cycle, Anavar is most incessantly stacked with testosterone.

However, despite reducing weight, your hard-earned tissue isn’t losing away—all because of the anabolic properties of this drug.

This positive mindset can additional gasoline your motivation and
drive to continue pushing yourself within the pursuit of your health
objectives. A few days later males it is advisable to start
taking Nolvadex or Clomid for 2-3 weeks, this to be able to restore
the extent of natural testosterone. To improve efficient performance while taking Anavar ought to
be added to the particular sports nutrition. If you talk to feminine health buffs and ask why they take Var, they may tell
you that it’s because it increases bodily power and endurance with out causing them to bulk up too much.

“I was about to give up and try to buy actual anavar on-line once I got here throughout Crazybulk and their Anvarol product. You’re also going to develop lean muscle tissue and it also improves athletic efficiency and suppleness.
Anavar’s probably the greatest steroids for preserving your natural testosterone ranges as high as potential after a cycle. However, Anavar nonetheless has the potential to reduce your male hormone manufacturing, even when it’s to a small diploma. Ladies may not discover a huge increase in size when measuring their muscular tissues, as a outcome of a major reduction in fat loss. Nevertheless, women will usually see a rise in physique weight on the scales, despite burning an distinctive quantity of fats (indicating muscle gain). Anvarol is formulated to mimic the results of Anavar with out the authorized risks. It incorporates Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP), a compound vital for muscle development and repair, which might contribute to improved strength and endurance throughout exercises. A pronounced improve in muscle definition is amongst the most distinct developments witnessed round this time.
For finest results, newbies (men) need to have mg per day of Anavar for a 5-6 week cycle. One of the best and surest methods to get all Anavar outcomes without fearing unwanted side effects is by using a natural and authorized steroid various corresponding to ACut from Brutal Drive. One of the protocols is to have 5mg per day during the first week so as to let the physique get used to it after which have 10mg per day for another 4 weeks. As talked about above, Anavar is amongst the few anabolics that can be utilized by ladies. Anavar side effects are comparatively lower than different anabolics and girls could use it with out fearing virilization. A well-structured exercise routine is essential for optimizing Anavar’s outcomes. Incorporating a mix of weightlifting, cardiovascular train, and stretching may help improve its effectiveness.

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Concurrently, it safeguards muscle tissue from catabolism, enabling individuals to attain a extra
outlined and ripped physique. Powerlifting is a demanding sport that requires energy, power, and endurance.
Anavar, with its capacity to promote muscle growth, improve strength,
and cut back body fat, may be an efficient complement
for powerlifters.
I’m not saying Lazar 100 percent took anavar, but should you
food plan hard and work your butt off, these outcomes are typical of
somebody taking anavar for eight weeks. Not to mention that anavar will maintain your muscles trying fuller on-cycle.
You can go onto Youtube and watch customers talk about their first experience and listen to people debate
about what they think and how much they’ve taken and for a
way long. There’s a bunch of stuff that you could read about and see how others have responded to taking Anavar and what
product they’ve used. Though there are barely various opinions it appears that the recommend amount of time to take
Anavar for is around 2-4 months (8-16 weeks). Anybody with a historical past of liver problems must keep away from Anavar utterly.

SARMs are usually thought of safer than traditional steroids, as they aim specific tissues and
often have fewer unwanted aspect effects. Safer choices like the best oral steroid
with least unwanted side effects or safest steroids for over 50 ought to at all
times be prioritized. We thought of safety scores primarily based
on effects on ldl cholesterol, hair loss, and general unwanted effects.
This reduces the possibility of estrogen-related
side effects, making them safer. Anavar is commonly cited because the safest oral steroid due to its mild profile.

Masteron won’t have a tremendous amount of unwanted side
effects, however some individuals have reported hair loss to be prominent while on Masteron. HGH does have unwanted facet effects, similar to decreased insulin sensitivity, water retention, and perhaps
carpal tunnel syndrome.
Anvarol increases your ATP levels, giving you more
energy and making your exercises simpler.
One thing you need to know about the side effects of Anavar steroids is that they’re
more widespread in ladies than males. Many males select to make
use of Anavar as a result of it’s an effective way to build muscle and minimize
weight quick. Moreover, Anavar is not aromatized by the body, so it will not convert into estrogen.
This makes it a good selection for men who are concerned in regards to the development of man breasts (gynecomastia).
Uncover the really helpful dosage guidelines and cycle duration for Oxandrolone on this
informative table.
Anavar’s mild androgenic effects cut back masculinization threat, making it enticing for female athletes delicate to
androgenic side effects. Its relative security and efficacy in promoting lean, toned physiques have
been documented in numerous scientific settings. Developed in the Nineteen Sixties and FDA-approved, Anavar is an anabolic steroid used for
promoting muscle development, bone improvement, and weight
gain. Estrogenic side effects are completely nonexistent with Anavar as a
outcome of the reality that it’s a derivative of DHT, which is an androgenic hormone that’s already unable to transform into Estrogen.
In different words, the side effects typical of Estrogen (such
as water retention, bloating, fats retention/gain, and
improvement of gynecomastia) are fully unseen.
Its benefits come from rising metabolic price and preserving
lean muscle throughout cutting cycles. This is a fairly recent
concept that as Anavar does not significantly inhibit
the natural testosterone system, it may be used effectively
throughout post-cycle therapy (PCT). It’s not a brand new thought; the rationale comes from Dianabol getting used at a small AM
dose of 10mg day by day during PCT.
Furthermore, Anavar stimulates the manufacturing of
pink blood cells by way of a course of called erythropoiesis.
This improve in pink blood cells enhances oxygen delivery to
the muscles, enhancing endurance and efficiency during bodily activities.
Are you contemplating to purchase Anavar, the extremely sought-after anabolic steroid identified for its performance-enhancing effects?
Whether Or Not you’re an experienced athlete or a fitness fanatic looking
to take your coaching to the next level, purchasing Anavar
requires careful consideration.
Anavar regulates insulin levels so they don’t rise
past a certain stage; accelerating fat loss.
A simple definition of virilization is when women start to look and sound extra like a person, together with excessive
body hair progress, voice deepening, and other antagonistic results.
In conclusion, Anavar could be a valuable software for athletes, powerlifters, and endurance athletes looking to
enhance their efficiency.
Nevertheless, it is highly estrogenic, instantly stimulating the estrogen receptors.
We have seen this cause vast quantities of water retention, particularly when users’ diets include adequate amounts of sodium.
It is more and more tough to find accurate info on-line regarding anabolic-androgenic steroids, particularly
for feminine use. One of essentially the most potent
bulking combos we’ve encountered is the cycle above.
It combines three powerful mass-building steroids simultaneously,
inflicting significant results by means of muscular power and hypertrophy.

Due To This Fact, cautious bodybuilders can improve their dose gradually to gauge their response to
this drug in the early stages of a cycle. Clenbuterol is often incorrectly referred
to as a chopping steroid as a outcome of its anabolic results,
no much less than in analysis.
Among beginner weightlifters, a testosterone-only cycle
is the standard protocol. This is because of testosterone producing substantial muscle and strength features whereas inflicting
less cardiotoxicity than different steroids. Every alternative goals to offer efficient muscle growth
with minimal dangers, specializing in the steroids with the least unwanted side effects.

Anavar, a popular anabolic steroid, is available in varied
manufacturers with differing worth factors.
The complement is manufactured by CrazyBulk, a laboratory
centered on researching and producing steroid alternate options.
In basic, specialists set Anavar dosages contemplating
a quantity of parts, including, your resilience and your wellness degree.

In any case, the portion that by and huge suits males at any
wellness degree is 15 mg every day. In any case, for the
following three, they can change to a slightly higher focus, say 20 mg daily.
As per experts, it helps protein blend by 44%, which
significantly helps with the muscle recovery process.

Furthermore, it activates androgen receptors within the muscles while supporting
IGF-1, which energizes the creation and separation of satellite cells.
This interaction prompts muscle hypertrophy, which is inseparable from
expanded stable dimension and thickness.

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Anavar is an anabolic steroid that is popularly utilized by individuals for its perks in gaining muscle mass and total weight.
This anabolic steroid is often prescribed to patients who’re experiencing sudden weight loss.

This is a scenario that’s typically attributable to surgery or some persistent health problem.

Older adults may be at larger danger for prostate/liver problems and swelling of arms/legs whereas using this drug.
Take this treatment by mouth as directed by your doctor, often 2 to 4 times day by day.
Gestrinone and tibolone are additionally notable androgenic
agents however haven’t been marketed within the Usa.
We ensure that all of our products are both presence and purity tested for each batch before
they hit our shelves. From what I perceive, it tops the chart as the priciest
mainstream steroid around.
Anavar® capacity to selectively bind to Androgen Receptors is one reasons athletes see positive aspects so quickly and the positive aspects usually are not misplaced upon discontinuing the product.
They do not offer the bodybuilding and performance-enhancing effects that you could derive from using
genuine oral Anavar steroids. To avoid being scammed,
only buy 100 percent unique Anavar merchandise from
a trustworthy and dependable supply.
Testosterone suppression could occur, but it’s much less severe compared to
different steroids. Monitoring levels of cholesterol and liver well being is important, as
Anavar can have an result on each. Females using Anavar must
be cautious of potential virilization effects. Limiting cycle size
to eight weeks or much less and incorporating liver help supplements can mitigate dangers.

This medicine is usually taken orally, though it can be injected.

The traditional beginning dose is 10 mg per
day for males and 5 mg per day for women. Nevertheless, your dose could also be
different depending in your individual circumstances.
Anavar can be stacked with other steroids – however it isn’t necessary.

For beginners, a conservative Anavar dosage mixed with testosterone
is really helpful. Intermediate users can improve the
dosage for enhanced results while still limiting estrogen conversion. Superior users might incorporate further compounds like Trenbolone Acetate and adjust their
cycle primarily based on particular objectives. Anavar is also referred to
as Oxandrin, the energetic ingredient in Anavar is oxandrolone.
It is considered one of the mildest kinds of steroid, this is utilized by males or
ladies who need to achieve weight in case they’ve misplaced excessive weight because of sure medical
situations.
If you’re seeking a performance enhancement resolution with out breaking the financial institution, Oxandro 10 from Magnum Prescription Drugs should prime your record.

In conclusion, when contemplating the choice to
purchase Anavar, it is important to approach it with
warning, duty, and correct research. Anavar can offer significant advantages corresponding to elevated muscle mass,
improved strength, and enhanced athletic performance.
However, it’s crucial to prioritize security, authenticity, and high quality when buying Anavar.
Thoroughly research reputable sources, confirm
product authenticity, and prioritize merchandise that undergo rigorous quality testing.
Additionally, consult with healthcare professionals or skilled
health advisors to make sure Anavar aligns together with your goals, total well being, and particular
person circumstances. Anavar is primarily used during slicing cycles
due to its notable benefits in fat-burning and muscle preservation.
For occasion, you could take Anavar for eight weeks and then take
a break for four weeks. This will help to stop your body from changing into tolerant to the medication. If you
would possibly be figuring out two instances per week –
we suggest starting with 50mg of Anavar per
day. For instance, if you’re working out four occasions per week – we advocate beginning with 20mg
of Anavar per day. If you would possibly be slicing and you are eating a calorie surplus food plan – we suggest beginning with 50mg of Anavar
per day. For occasion, if you are slicing and you’re
eating a calorie-deficient food regimen – we advocate starting
with 20mg of Anavar per day.
Lazar’s before/after (above) is a good example of an ‘anavar transformation’.
I’m not saying Lazar 100 percent took anavar, however if you
food regimen hard and work your butt off, these results are typical of somebody taking anavar for 8 weeks.
F you are taking anavar and you simply sit on the
couch stuffing your face with twinkies, don’t expect much.
Steroids like anavar are very effective, however they aren’t
magic pills and nonetheless require hard-work out and in of the fitness center.
Many women who are pondering of taking steroids are afraid
of their bodies changing, finally trying like a person.
Anavar has a brief half-life, so splitting the dosage into two
administrations per day is beneficial. As the Oxandrolone hormone does not aromatize,
any weight gained due to use shall be lean muscle mass. What
Anavar steroids do greatest is assist to protect muscle mass
when you’re slicing energy. So, in case you are looking to bulk up, then Anavar just isn’t the most effective steroid for you.
You bulk up to put on muscle mass after which minimize to
do away with the fat and reveal the muscle beneath.
Anavar also increases the number of purple blood
cells within the body, which ends up in elevated oxygenation of the muscular tissues.
You may do that by measuring testorone levels, taking
blood samples, etc.
Consulting with a healthcare professional or skilled fitness advisor is
crucial to determine the appropriate dosage, cycle size, and monitoring protocols
primarily based on personal objectives and overall health.
When it comes to achieving peak performance and enhancing your
physique, Anavar (Oxandrolone) is a well-liked choice amongst athletes,
bodybuilders, and fitness fanatics. Identified for its mild anabolic results, Anavar offers
the right stability of muscle progress, fats discount, lean muscle features, and minimal unwanted effects.
It is especially helpful for individuals trying to reduce
fat and lower their physique fat proportion. However as with any performance-enhancing drug,
finding genuine Anavar is essential. In this submit, we’ll discover why Anavar is wanted,
one of the best manufacturers to suppose about, and where you’ll have the ability to confidently buy it online.

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