Comments on: Mother’s Day Ramble http://www.owlhaven.net/2007/05/13/mothers-day-ramble/ Sun, 12 Feb 2012 17:45:08 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: summerain (aka Alicia http://www.owlhaven.net/2007/05/13/mothers-day-ramble/comment-page-1/#comment-12160 summerain (aka Alicia Tue, 29 May 2007 15:49:15 +0000 http://owlhaven.wordpress.com/2007/05/13/mothers-day-ramble/#comment-12160 Dear Mary, I was looking for information on blow drying my daughers hair and came across your blog where you blow dry your daughter's hair. It looked great. I do not know about you but i am always trying to find an easier way to manage my daughter's hair - she is 15 and we are still trying to figure out the best way to do her hair. When she was small like yours - I braided her hair in about 10 braids on each side and it hung like a bob - it last about a week and can be washed in that style and tied down at night. In the summer I would cornroll her hair with a part down the middle and put a bead or two on the front braids - she loved that. We would also do twist - which is like braids, but smaller and with 2 strands of hair. It hangs like a bob again and is easier to take out. As she got older and wanted to do her own hair - we tried a perm to straighten - which i do not reccommend, and pressing - which is good for special occasions. Right now she sports a puffy ponytail and once in while we press so she can curl her hair. This weekend we my try blow drying for the fun of it. It was good to come across your blog - Alicia Dear Mary,

I was looking for information on blow drying my daughers hair and came across your blog where you blow dry your daughter’s hair. It looked great. I do not know about you but i am always trying to find an easier way to manage my daughter’s hair – she is 15 and we are still trying to figure out the best way to do her hair. When she was small like yours – I braided her hair in about 10 braids on each side and it hung like a bob – it last about a week and can be washed in that style and tied down at night. In the summer I would cornroll her hair with a part down the middle and put a bead or two on the front braids – she loved that. We would also do twist – which is like braids, but smaller and with 2 strands of hair. It hangs like a bob again and is easier to take out. As she got older and wanted to do her own hair – we tried a perm to straighten – which i do not reccommend, and pressing – which is good for special occasions. Right now she sports a puffy ponytail and once in while we press so she can curl her hair. This weekend we my try blow drying for the fun of it. It was good to come across your blog – Alicia

]]> By: KYouell http://www.owlhaven.net/2007/05/13/mothers-day-ramble/comment-page-1/#comment-12162 KYouell Thu, 24 May 2007 17:20:57 +0000 http://owlhaven.wordpress.com/2007/05/13/mothers-day-ramble/#comment-12162 In my family middle names tend to honor a family member. Our son got his father's name for a middle name and our daughter got my grandmother's name for her middle name. I think this tradition got reinforced because my grandfather, Amos Joseph, wanted a grandson to get his name. So there are a whole bunch with the middle name Joseph. Somehow the practice spread to the girls and I think it's lovely. While I like the name I was given, I wish that I had one name that tied me to my ancestors. My suggestion is to combine that with letting the girls choose for themselves since they are old enough. Perhaps a family tree that they can peruse and then select an name from it that they like? In my family middle names tend to honor a family member. Our son got his father’s name for a middle name and our daughter got my grandmother’s name for her middle name. I think this tradition got reinforced because my grandfather, Amos Joseph, wanted a grandson to get his name. So there are a whole bunch with the middle name Joseph. Somehow the practice spread to the girls and I think it’s lovely. While I like the name I was given, I wish that I had one name that tied me to my ancestors.

My suggestion is to combine that with letting the girls choose for themselves since they are old enough. Perhaps a family tree that they can peruse and then select an name from it that they like?

]]> By: Young Christian Woman http://www.owlhaven.net/2007/05/13/mothers-day-ramble/comment-page-1/#comment-12163 Young Christian Woman Fri, 18 May 2007 11:28:42 +0000 http://owlhaven.wordpress.com/2007/05/13/mothers-day-ramble/#comment-12163 Ms. McFearsome--you managed to pick my middle name and my husband's (Sidney). My suggestions: Anna, Charity, Elizabeth, Esther, Eve, Faith, Hannah, Joy, Leah, Lucinda, Martha, Michelle, Rebecca, and Susanna are names I like that have not been suggested yet (from my fairly long short list). Names you're less likely to use are Maranatha, Hosanna, Victory, Glory, and Mara or Mary. Not really "American names" either... Another idea might be to ask them about their favorite bible stories... Ms. McFearsome–you managed to pick my middle name and my husband’s (Sidney).

My suggestions: Anna, Charity, Elizabeth, Esther, Eve, Faith, Hannah, Joy, Leah, Lucinda, Martha, Michelle, Rebecca, and Susanna are names I like that have not been suggested yet (from my fairly long short list). Names you’re less likely to use are Maranatha, Hosanna, Victory, Glory, and Mara or Mary. Not really “American names” either…

Another idea might be to ask them about their favorite bible stories…

]]> By: CrazyD http://www.owlhaven.net/2007/05/13/mothers-day-ramble/comment-page-1/#comment-12165 CrazyD Fri, 18 May 2007 03:27:17 +0000 http://owlhaven.wordpress.com/2007/05/13/mothers-day-ramble/#comment-12165 "Our kids now have birthdays in every month except October and August–each in their own month." Hmmm. . . Sounds like this problem could be fixed with another adoption . . . CrazyD “Our kids now have birthdays in every month except October and August–each in their own month.”

Hmmm. . . Sounds like this problem could be fixed with another adoption . . .

CrazyD

]]> By: Owlhaven http://www.owlhaven.net/2007/05/13/mothers-day-ramble/comment-page-1/#comment-12149 Owlhaven Tue, 15 May 2007 23:55:58 +0000 http://owlhaven.wordpress.com/2007/05/13/mothers-day-ramble/#comment-12149 Ms McF--Yes, I have used my little ones' Ethiopian (middle)names over there.... Mary Ms McF–Yes, I have used my little ones’ Ethiopian (middle)names over there….

Mary

]]> By: Layla http://www.owlhaven.net/2007/05/13/mothers-day-ramble/comment-page-1/#comment-12150 Layla Tue, 15 May 2007 21:10:26 +0000 http://owlhaven.wordpress.com/2007/05/13/mothers-day-ramble/#comment-12150 How about Ajna or Layla after me :0) Love reading your blog. How about Ajna or Layla after me :0) Love reading your blog.

]]> By: andrea http://www.owlhaven.net/2007/05/13/mothers-day-ramble/comment-page-1/#comment-12152 andrea Tue, 15 May 2007 01:55:09 +0000 http://owlhaven.wordpress.com/2007/05/13/mothers-day-ramble/#comment-12152 Your girls are old enough that it might be cool to let them pick their own American names, or get some suggestions from them. Your girls are old enough that it might be cool to let them pick their own American names, or get some suggestions from them.

]]> By: Abby http://www.owlhaven.net/2007/05/13/mothers-day-ramble/comment-page-1/#comment-12151 Abby Tue, 15 May 2007 00:26:58 +0000 http://owlhaven.wordpress.com/2007/05/13/mothers-day-ramble/#comment-12151 I'm so excited for your family! I'm wondering our 2 boys will be home in time for Mother's Day next year. We are just getting started, so I don't know. Anyway, I like the name Ruby and Lucy. Abby I’m so excited for your family! I’m wondering our 2 boys will be home in time for Mother’s Day next year. We are just getting started, so I don’t know.

Anyway, I like the name Ruby and Lucy.

Abby

]]> By: Alecia Chaffee http://www.owlhaven.net/2007/05/13/mothers-day-ramble/comment-page-1/#comment-12153 Alecia Chaffee Mon, 14 May 2007 21:40:08 +0000 http://owlhaven.wordpress.com/2007/05/13/mothers-day-ramble/#comment-12153 Dear Mary, I am delurking to chat with you about a few things. I have so enjoyed your blog for at least a year now. You have such great advice and wisdom. My question is , How did you know the Lord wanted you to adopt.? My husband and I have been interested in missions for many years. I am an OB nurse also and he works at a bank. In March , I was given the oppurtunity to go on a medical mission to Cambodia. It was life changing to say the very least. My heart was so drawn to the children. I told my husband and he understood. We are being stirred. We have both decided to pray continually about this for one year before we make any decisions. Is that too long? We have 3 children now and are very open to this. Financially though , it would be hard for us to come up with a large amount right now. I would really value your opinion. Thanks so much for listening. Alecia C. P.S. We are really drawn to Asian children, perhaps Vietnam.............. Dear Mary,
I am delurking to chat with you about a few things. I have so enjoyed your blog for at least a year now. You have such great advice and wisdom.
My question is , How did you know the Lord wanted you to adopt.? My husband and I have been interested in missions for many years. I am an OB nurse also and he works at a bank. In March , I was given the oppurtunity to go on a medical mission to Cambodia. It was life changing to say the very least. My heart was so drawn to the children. I told my husband and he understood. We are being stirred. We have both decided to pray continually about this for one year before we make any decisions. Is that too long? We have 3 children now and are very open to this. Financially though , it would be hard for us to come up with a large amount right now.
I would really value your opinion. Thanks so much for listening.
Alecia C.

P.S. We are really drawn to Asian children, perhaps Vietnam…………..

]]> By: Jackie http://www.owlhaven.net/2007/05/13/mothers-day-ramble/comment-page-1/#comment-12154 Jackie Mon, 14 May 2007 21:13:14 +0000 http://owlhaven.wordpress.com/2007/05/13/mothers-day-ramble/#comment-12154 Hope and Charity Hope and Charity

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