By: Judith

Judith — Wed, 02 Mar 2022 14:57:34 +0000

Just read your article. Praise the Lord! My husband and I decided to trust God with the size of our family and were also blessed with 11 children( plus some in Heaven ) , 10 of whom were born at home – just like you! 😊 My last child was born when I was almost 48 years old, and is now almost 22. It makes me think I’m younger than I am to have several children who were born when I was in my 40’s.😊 The Lord has provided graciously for our family and when my husband passed away suddenly in 2013, he left no debt except some property we were buying from his mother. We homeschooled all our children and I am so thankful for the blessed journey the Lord has taken us on by trusting in Him. Thank you for sharing your story.

By: Lisa Luciano

Lisa Luciano — Tue, 14 Jul 2020 02:48:31 +0000

In reply to Nora Fitzgerald. So glad your memories rose to the surface, and you were able to share this beautiful story with us. I hope that when I go to be with Jesus, I will receive the same love and honor that you gave your Mom. You have a lovely heritage; may the Lord bless you and your family, Nora!

By: Lisa Luciano

Lisa Luciano — Tue, 14 Jul 2020 02:46:52 +0000

In reply to The Mama Pirate. Thank you for your kind comment!

By: Nora Fitzgerald

Nora Fitzgerald — Sat, 11 Jul 2020 05:45:45 +0000

I am the 9th child. 7th consecutive daughter, 3rd youngest and birth date adds up to 7, my birth year adds up to 7. 2 Boys 9 Girls
My parents like you left #kids born up to God. PTL. Mom was a saint as was Dad. Heard it all like you. When Mom was passing away (The death watch) all 9 Girls camped out 2 – weeks 24/7 next to her bedside. We made sure 1 of us layed in her bed beside Mom till she passed into external life. A) Mom was more calm at ease if 1 of us laid and slept with her. Daytime groups of us 9 Girls prayed and sang hymms + songs or rosary with Mom. We instinctively ensured her passing on moment that 1 of us would be next to her side hugging loving her. 3am 11.16.2016 my turn was next, I patted her toes, checked if covers all good, stroked her face, her hair, gently to stir Mom so Colleen and I could trade places. My Mother opened her eyes smiled at me. Told who I was, told her I loved her so dearly with all my heart. Col chimed in she too loved her to bunches. We me and Col recited a favorite prayer. I said, Mom me &Col are going to a switch out places nx to you. I am going to use Bathroom 1st then be right back…okay Mom and told her Love you. 250am Mom smiled looking at me and Col. She nodded her head yes. We both said all is okay go on close your eyes Mom. You Can go back to Sleep. I left her room to use the bathroom. I heard Colleen continue to keep praying holding Mom’s Hand. I had stepped outside to gaze the stars and prayed to God, through deep tears, I ask him to joyfully embrace Mom’s Soul on her return to Him that we knew He was calling an end to Mom’s journey on earth. I thank him for the gift of my parents he gave to me by birth. That truly when born to Mary and Bill, I had hit the best Lottery Jackpot in Life. God, watch out my Dad may politely butt in front of my Grandparents +++ to be1st in the receiving line to greet Mom, his sweetheart, his Love, his soul mate 64 yrs. They never stopped dating, the 2 maintained an air of deep true love full of faith family and laughter. We never saw them bicker nor berated one another. Rather we saw humor abundant in boat loads and kindness. In conclusion, Colleen, the caboose, her youngest of us 11, the 9th daughter, lay beside Mom when she took her last breath. One arm was stretched across Mom so our Mother could clasp and hold Col’s hand. My Mother told me after Dad died the 2 of them went to sleep 64 yrs holding hands. Nightly the 2 retired to bed & held hands reciting prayers, and never let go. Us 11, she gave life to us, bought all of our 11 souls into the world unwavering in Faith Love and Belief in God. So that plus her and DAD’s Love so strong, you know the term peanut butter & jelly….was my parents. We never heard one curse word uttered by both them…go back to Bringing 11 individual Soul’s into the world and raising us all…We knew the Hand Of God would reach down from the Heavens scoop up all us 11 in one swish with one hand while the other hand of God let loose His Wrath on all 11 kids if we didn’t love and care 4 Mom hands on guiding her to her Life end surrounded in unconditional Love…so that Mom’s dying got carried out how my Dad would have wished to the T. You see DAD’s death, we all went home to bed. He was invincible Dad…he passed on in his sleep, solo, in a hospital bed in the living room. Not one of us 11 stayed by his side that cold January night. He took his last breath alone and gently entered heaven’s gate. We feared the Hand of God and feared Dad would haunt our dreams if Mom’s turn to die wasn’t handled as His own passing away should have been handled. He went 1st, we dropped the ball, not 1 out of us 11 (+Mom 2) watched over him in the night, not 1 of us 11 held his hand praying non-stop to his end. No one was with him as he took his last breath. He was / is greatly loved as much as Mom. Yeah, round two, Mom’s turn, His Sweetheart, she left earth how my Dad would had hoped their 11 children did do. Wow! I am not ever normally able to recount his or her passing away. Something in your bullet point humorous answers hot home. God Bless

By: The Mama Pirate

The Mama Pirate — Sat, 18 Jan 2020 12:55:02 +0000

Such a touching story, God bless your family!

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