tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4843909078271053617.post5128161189841005086..comments2014-09-10T16:38:14.092-07:00Comments on Consider it Joy.: in my defense.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4843909078271053617.post-34329228616765121072012-02-09T08:28:53.264-08:002012-02-09T08:28:53.264-08:00I read quite a few blogs, indcluding all of the Ru...I read quite a few blogs, indcluding all of the Ruth clan! I really don't comment much but I wanted to say I saw that comment and it was flat out mean. It's difficult being a mother. Every mother is different and parents their children in different ways. There is nothing wrong with that. And while I may not agree with everything you do (just like you wouldn't agree with everything I do), I try to respect that each mother is being a mother in her own way. :)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02855991875036601347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4843909078271053617.post-47756363847436286172012-02-09T07:13:30.754-08:002012-02-09T07:13:30.754-08:00just wanted to say i love you sisterjust wanted to say i love you sisterMandynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4843909078271053617.post-4098017303985930522012-02-09T06:16:01.938-08:002012-02-09T06:16:01.938-08:00Amber, I love reading your blog! We have very simi...Amber, I love reading your blog! We have very similar thoughts about how to raise our children and I enjoy seeing what decisions you have made along the way before I get to them. Hudson is a very lucky boy as #2 will be as well!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09338675022112289129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4843909078271053617.post-68210426269638841432012-02-08T20:29:55.893-08:002012-02-08T20:29:55.893-08:00so proud of you for remaining confident in what yo...so proud of you for remaining confident in what you are doing! anyone who reads your blog is of clear understanding that you ONLY WANT WHAT IS BEST for your son (both of them!). You are a great mother, a fantastic blogger, and you should be proud of what you are doing with Hudson. He is beyond blessed to have you as his mom. I have also been attacked (just on fb not on the blog) for the way we do things, and so I know that it hurts to the depths when someone makes you feel like what you are doing is in some way harmful to him. I hope that with this post and the comments below you feel encouraged and confident again in what you are doing. Way to go Mama!Tyler and Shea Moseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11427382831516388760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4843909078271053617.post-84313746385923917112012-02-08T20:23:06.482-08:002012-02-08T20:23:06.482-08:00you know i can completely relate to this in my eve...you know i can completely relate to this in my every day-to-day life. I'm sorry, i read that comment and i couldn't believe how well you handled it. i actually told taylor "umm i would have went off on that person, amber has WAY more patience than i do" ( something im working on ) haha i think people take it as though your casting judgement on their parenting methods...at least thats what I've come across..when thats not it at all, its just different, unconventional, a little weird at times, and something new. but it doesn't make it the ONLY way, and people feel bashed. but its not your fault, its theirs for not understanding, and its not your job to make them understand either :) your a great mom...your blogs and messages help ME every day through my journey...so just remember your accomplishments ( and there are MANY ) far outweigh the criticism ... :)Megan Diane Gibbshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07382435364073881369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4843909078271053617.post-52289934820146390862012-02-08T20:18:15.312-08:002012-02-08T20:18:15.312-08:00phooie on them. ya know, not everyone is going to...phooie on them. ya know, not everyone is going to agree with what you do. heck, i am a pediatric RN, supposed to agree with the AAP...however Ellie is on an alternative vaccine schedule, she takes daily vit C and elderberry...among other things. these things, i just cant talk about at work because, gasp, that would be just flat out wrong to not give your kiddo 7 shots when they are 2 months old :/ anyway, all this rambling to say, dont let that person steal your joy as a mother. dont let them steal your prayed over decisions. god is the ultimate protector of your son, regardless or what you do/dont do. so phooie! PS - this is Ellie's mom ;)JessicaDuranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18318472415651477035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4843909078271053617.post-37806491550094972752012-02-08T14:59:46.201-08:002012-02-08T14:59:46.201-08:00I love reading your blog, it makes me think what c...I love reading your blog, it makes me think what can I do better for my boys. I went back and read what they said, it hurt my feelings and I consider it rude that they would think that they have the galls to say that. You dont judge the way they do things so why in the world would they think to say anything to you. Keep up what you are doing and I can not wait to hear all about your family. I work with Danny and it is nice to know that there are still "good" guys out there that take care of their families. Watching you two grow into this AMAZING couple and family is an inspiration to all us. Remember that you are an AMAZING mom and wife, no one can take that from you.TiffanyPhelps81https://www.blogger.com/profile/16689465630877972365noreply@blogger.com