Comments on: Growing Grateful Kids with Susie Larson (and a giveaway!) http://karenehman.com/home/2010/03/07/growing-grateful-kids-with-susie-larson-and-a-giveaway/ Mon, 21 May 2012 23:30:23 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Tracy http://karenehman.com/home/2010/03/07/growing-grateful-kids-with-susie-larson-and-a-giveaway/comment-page-1/#comment-24903 Tracy Wed, 24 Nov 2010 01:09:56 +0000 http://karenehman.com/home/?p=2152#comment-24903 I caught part of Focus on the Family and found what Susie was saying to be something that touched me. I agree with everything that was said. My husband and I have been struggling with our children and their expectations of what life should be in their eyes since their closest friends are treated to their every wish. My kids think I'm mean and depriving them. Sometimes I find myself giving in to my kids because of this. I want this book so I can become stronger in my decisions and know that I am doing the right thing for my children. Since my children are young, I also want to read about what's ahead and gain Christian wisdom on how I can handle situations better than I might on my own. I am so thankful for hearing the broadcast today! Thank you!! I caught part of Focus on the Family and found what Susie was saying to be something that touched me. I agree with everything that was said. My husband and I have been struggling with our children and their expectations of what life should be in their eyes since their closest friends are treated to their every wish. My kids think I’m mean and depriving them. Sometimes I find myself giving in to my kids because of this. I want this book so I can become stronger in my decisions and know that I am doing the right thing for my children. Since my children are young, I also want to read about what’s ahead and gain Christian wisdom on how I can handle situations better than I might on my own. I am so thankful for hearing the broadcast today! Thank you!!

]]> By: Wendy Frantz http://karenehman.com/home/2010/03/07/growing-grateful-kids-with-susie-larson-and-a-giveaway/comment-page-1/#comment-24902 Wendy Frantz Tue, 23 Nov 2010 19:40:59 +0000 http://karenehman.com/home/?p=2152#comment-24902 I been listening to focus on the family for the last 2 days. I am interest in this book; I am a first time mom and my husband is first time daddy who loves to play with his son. We ask each day for God's will in his life and for wisdom to help raise him. We grew up with morales and vaules which we would want to past to him. But in our world today there are a lot of changelles we face as parents. We feel very Blessed to have our son in our life. We can not wait to read your book. God Bless you I been listening to focus on the family for the last 2 days. I am interest in this book; I am a first time mom and my husband is first time daddy who loves to play with his son. We ask each day for God’s will in his life and for wisdom to help raise him. We grew up with morales and vaules which we would want to past to him. But in our world today there are a lot of changelles we face as parents. We feel very Blessed to have our son in our life. We can not wait to read your book. God Bless you

]]> By: Nancy http://karenehman.com/home/2010/03/07/growing-grateful-kids-with-susie-larson-and-a-giveaway/comment-page-1/#comment-24895 Nancy Tue, 23 Nov 2010 04:39:53 +0000 http://karenehman.com/home/?p=2152#comment-24895 I heard about Susie's book on focus on the family tonight driving home from work. She spoke to me, especially since I am presently trying to recover from Lyme for the 3rd time in 2-3 year time. Am anxious to read and send to the mothers of my grandchildren. That even when health,finaces,our life seems to be falling apart, we must say out loud our blessings each day. To help afirm our Faith in Jesus, He will get us through the valleys and someday we can continue to be just as thankful when things are brighter. That we can overlook our own frailities in life and just be thankful for each day we have and how we can help and enrich others lives along the way. I had two sons who I did raise in Christian home but it wasn't easy due to their father and I divorced and he caused havoc in our lives most of time. Did remarry wonderful man when kids 8/10 who has made me feel very blessed. I heard about Susie’s book on focus on the family tonight driving home from work. She spoke to me, especially since I am presently trying to recover from Lyme for the 3rd time in 2-3 year time. Am anxious to read and send to the mothers of my grandchildren. That even when health,finaces,our life seems to be falling apart, we must say out loud our blessings each day. To help afirm our Faith in Jesus, He will get us through the valleys and someday we can continue to be just as thankful when things are brighter. That we can overlook our own frailities in life and just be thankful for each day we have and how we can help and enrich others lives along the way. I had two sons who I did raise in Christian home but it wasn’t easy due to their father and I divorced and he caused havoc in our lives most of time. Did remarry wonderful man when kids 8/10 who has made me feel very blessed.

]]> By: Mary Kay Adams http://karenehman.com/home/2010/03/07/growing-grateful-kids-with-susie-larson-and-a-giveaway/comment-page-1/#comment-24784 Mary Kay Adams Tue, 09 Nov 2010 17:12:04 +0000 http://karenehman.com/home/?p=2152#comment-24784 The part about play time struck a cord with me. I'm a stay-at-home mom and SHOULD have plenty of time for all my responsibilities. Yet, I seldom take the time to play with my 5-year old daughter (an only child). Yes, we will sit and read books, color, paint, build puzzles, play games, take long walks, bike, run errands and do chores together but I rarely PLAY with her....pretend or image silly things......thanks for reminding me that it's o.k. to let loose and really play! The part about play time struck a cord with me. I’m a stay-at-home mom and SHOULD have plenty of time for all my responsibilities. Yet, I seldom take the time to play with my 5-year old daughter (an only child). Yes, we will sit and read books, color, paint, build puzzles, play games, take long walks, bike, run errands and do chores together but I rarely PLAY with her….pretend or image silly things……thanks for reminding me that it’s o.k. to let loose and really play!

]]> By: Beckie http://karenehman.com/home/2010/03/07/growing-grateful-kids-with-susie-larson-and-a-giveaway/comment-page-1/#comment-23852 Beckie Tue, 28 Sep 2010 22:53:09 +0000 http://karenehman.com/home/?p=2152#comment-23852 My sister recommended this book to me today! We were discussing the trials and tribulations of parenting ;) and she mentioned that her battle right now is teaching her teenage and pre-teen kids how to be thankful and how to be content... My kids are a lot younger, only 3 and 5, but she told me that if I can teach them how to be truly thankful now, I'll avoid larger battles in the future. I look forward to reading your book, Ms. Larson! Thank you! My sister recommended this book to me today! We were discussing the trials and tribulations of parenting ;) and she mentioned that her battle right now is teaching her teenage and pre-teen kids how to be thankful and how to be content… My kids are a lot younger, only 3 and 5, but she told me that if I can teach them how to be truly thankful now, I’ll avoid larger battles in the future. I look forward to reading your book, Ms. Larson! Thank you!

]]> By: Leigh Donaldson http://karenehman.com/home/2010/03/07/growing-grateful-kids-with-susie-larson-and-a-giveaway/comment-page-1/#comment-22850 Leigh Donaldson Tue, 24 Aug 2010 11:07:53 +0000 http://karenehman.com/home/?p=2152#comment-22850 As a mother of 4 (ages 11, 8, 5, 4 mo.) I want to instill the characteristic of gratefulness in them. They are blessed (with material goods and other things they wouldn't consider blessings, like 2 parents in the home, health, etc.) They are precious, and I want others to think they're precious, but most of all I want to have a family that pleases God. I was just asking a friend the other day about how to teach children to be grateful for what they have and to not complain about the things the don't have or can't do. I've found that my husband and I are being compared to other parents and what other kids are allowed to do. My goal is to have grateful children that can inspire others to be grateful also. As a mother of 4 (ages 11, 8, 5, 4 mo.) I want to instill the characteristic of gratefulness in them. They are blessed (with material goods and other things they wouldn’t consider blessings, like 2 parents in the home, health, etc.) They are precious, and I want others to think they’re precious, but most of all I want to have a family that pleases God.

I was just asking a friend the other day about how to teach children to be grateful for what they have and to not complain about the things the don’t have or can’t do. I’ve found that my husband and I are being compared to other parents and what other kids are allowed to do. My goal is to have grateful children that can inspire others to be grateful also.

]]> By: Elizabeth Alter http://karenehman.com/home/2010/03/07/growing-grateful-kids-with-susie-larson-and-a-giveaway/comment-page-1/#comment-19333 Elizabeth Alter Tue, 30 Mar 2010 15:55:16 +0000 http://karenehman.com/home/?p=2152#comment-19333 I wish so much I had done this with my children when they were growing up. But, I can now do it with my grandchildren. I love the idea of giving them dinner on their special plate to reward them for displaying the love of Christ! I plan on telling my children about it too so they can incorporate it into their family time. I wish so much I had done this with my children when they were growing up. But, I can now do it with my grandchildren. I love the idea of giving them dinner on their special plate to reward them for displaying the love of Christ! I plan on telling my children about it too so they can incorporate it into their family time.

]]> By: Kristie http://karenehman.com/home/2010/03/07/growing-grateful-kids-with-susie-larson-and-a-giveaway/comment-page-1/#comment-19124 Kristie Tue, 23 Mar 2010 14:20:25 +0000 http://karenehman.com/home/?p=2152#comment-19124 I am very grateful for my husband and my 2 sons. Recently, I almost lost them. Sometimes it takes a moment like that for you to be Truly grateful. My boys are 11 and almost 16. I was a stay at hom mom for 12 years and I loved every minute of it! That's not to say it wasn't trying at times nor that my boys or I am perfect - no sir! But I love them to death and enjoyed getting to be with them and nurture them. I now work part time as a church secretary, but my schedule allows me to still partake in their activities and spend a lot of time with them. We just need to remember to be grateful and teach our children to do the same. God has blessed us with so much...if we just take the time to notice and praise Him for it. = ) I am very grateful for my husband and my 2 sons. Recently, I almost lost them. Sometimes it takes a moment like that for you to be Truly grateful.

My boys are 11 and almost 16. I was a stay at hom mom for 12 years and I loved every minute of it! That’s not to say it wasn’t trying at times nor that my boys or I am perfect – no sir! But I love them to death and enjoyed getting to be with them and nurture them. I now work part time as a church secretary, but my schedule allows me to still partake in their activities and spend a lot of time with them.

We just need to remember to be grateful and teach our children to do the same. God has blessed us with so much…if we just take the time to notice and praise Him for it. = )

]]> By: Tonya http://karenehman.com/home/2010/03/07/growing-grateful-kids-with-susie-larson-and-a-giveaway/comment-page-1/#comment-19122 Tonya Tue, 23 Mar 2010 12:50:24 +0000 http://karenehman.com/home/?p=2152#comment-19122 So anxious to get my hands on this book. Just commented to my mom that we are still saying, "What do you say?" to our 9 and 11 year old. it is so easy in today's society to be self-centered. I am amazed at the thankfulness that I have seen at our church. I have been in the church music ministry for a while. Currently, I am in charge of scheduling music and playing the piano. This is truly not a chore. I love being able to serve God in this area of my life. What amazes me...the people of our church. Thank yous abound on a weekly basis. In fact, small gifts have been given as a thank you. Our desire as a family is to train our children to be grateful...from big to little things. So anxious to get my hands on this book. Just commented to my mom that we are still saying, “What do you say?” to our 9 and 11 year old. it is so easy in today’s society to be self-centered.

I am amazed at the thankfulness that I have seen at our church. I have been in the church music ministry for a while. Currently, I am in charge of scheduling music and playing the piano. This is truly not a chore. I love being able to serve God in this area of my life. What amazes me…the people of our church. Thank yous abound on a weekly basis. In fact, small gifts have been given as a thank you.

Our desire as a family is to train our children to be grateful…from big to little things.

]]> By: Fran http://karenehman.com/home/2010/03/07/growing-grateful-kids-with-susie-larson-and-a-giveaway/comment-page-1/#comment-18941 Fran Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:00:58 +0000 http://karenehman.com/home/?p=2152#comment-18941 Oh, how we need all this not only for children, but adults too myself, included. We need to all be grateful. thank-you I am anxious to read it even if I don't win. I want to give it to my children for their children. Oh, how we need all this not only for children, but adults too myself, included. We need to all be grateful. thank-you I am anxious to read it even if I don’t win. I want to give it to my children for their children.

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