Thursday, January 1, 2009

Who is Jane?



I'm Jane. I live in the happiest place on earth. Not Disneyland, but in a little house in the big woods. My husband, Bruce and I are enjoying the last of our eleven children. Three are married, three are in college, four are at home and our little son, Taylor, passed away when he was three.



When Natalie created this blog, I had my doubts. But it has blessed me in so many ways. It has forced me to crystallize my thoughts. It has connected me with a small army of sweet mothers whose humility and love for their children makes me so proud of them--and hopeful. It has helped me to recall important moments of understanding that changed me as a parent--that brought more joy to the process.

My son, Nick, gave me a perfect analogy about motherhood. It's like a field of roses, he said. You approach it from a distance and it looks so beautiful. Then you find yourself in the middle of it and there are thorns and struggles and it's hard to see where you are. Then you get to the other side and look back and say, Wow, that was so beautiful!

Is it possible to make it more beautiful right while you're walking through it? I hope so. Because it's a great work you're doing--the greatest work in fact. And you're not alone in it. You have family, friends and a Heavenly Father who want your success. Hopefully, mine can be just one more voice to cheer you on.

7 comments:

  1. I stumbled across this site quite by accident...and stayed to read it all. I cannot tell you how delighted I am...because I happen to know Jane...I watched her grow up...I watched as she grew into a wonderful mother. I know that she has been asked 'mothering' questions for many years. Just having 11 children qualifies a person for something...but Jane is a mother who makes it all look so easy...and like so much fun...those who watch want the details . I am over-joyed to see that she is willing to share. I will not miss a single post...Susan in NC

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  2. I just found this blog and I'm excited to follow it and use it in my growing family. Thanks!

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  3. I am in love with this blog! Thank you for sharing such awesome insight. We just started our little family so this was perfect timing. I'll be a reader for as long as you're a blogger!

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  4. WOW, WOW, WOW!!! Thank you for this blog!! We have 6 children ages 9 and under and we have always felt that we should leave the number of children to our Heavenly Father... this blog has helped me in knowing that it CAN be done and done RIGHT!! Thank you from the bottom of my heart...
    Jessica in AZ

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  5. I really enjoy your posts, it's nice to hear from someone who has raised successful children. I hope to do the same.

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  6. I think that this blog is amazing! I will share it with all of my friends! Thank you for your willingness to share!

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  7. Wonderful blog! Just found it today. I'm excited to go through and read posts.

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