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{Our Most Frequently Asked Questions}

Frequently Asked QuestionsA family our size attracts a lot of attention and gets asked a lot of questions. Here are our answers to those we hear most frequently:

Q: (Pointing to the youngest) Is this your last?
A: (Pointing to the youngest) This is our most recent.

Q: How do you manage?
A: By the grace of God, through lots of prayer and teamwork.

Q: What kind of car do you drive?
A: A fifteen passenger van, which probably gets better gas mileage per person than most economy cars!

Q: What does your husband do for a living?
A: He’s an anesthesiologist. (He puts people to sleep for surgery, then wakes them up when it’s over).

Q: Were they all planned?
A: Absolutely! (But not by us. We only planned to leave the planning to God).

Q: Are you Catholic or Mormon?
A: Just passionate Baptists (by upbringing, at least). We currently attend a small, family-integrated Bible church.

Q: How many do you want?
A: As many as God will give us.

Q: Don’t you know what causes that?
A: Amazingly, we do.

Q: Do I need to buy you a TV?
A: No, thanks. We get entertainment enough watching all these kids!

 

 

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  1. Amber says

    January 7, 2017 at 10:50 pm

    So funny! Bless your heart!

    Reply
  2. debbie says

    September 1, 2016 at 9:44 am

    I have used your calendars for the past two years. Between grandbabies, subbing, and various dr. appointments my life would be crazy without the calendar on the fridge. I was so glad to see the 2017 calendar already up, but I can’t get it to print. I would appreciate any help you can give me.
    Thanks,
    Debbie

    Reply
    • Jennifer Flanders says

      September 1, 2016 at 10:30 am

      Hi, Debbie. I just sent you those files directly, in case it was a downloading issue. You might also check to see that your printer is properly plugged in and hasn’t been paused. Those two things trip people up at our house quite routinely. 🙂

      Reply
  3. mamathreads says

    March 6, 2015 at 3:37 pm

    I. LOVE. Your. Responses!! I need to memorize some of these, especially your reply above about dining in a 5-star restaurant – what a beautiful analogy. I just found my way here through a friend referencing something you wrote on her blog, and I’m delighted to have found you. 🙂

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  4. Stephanie Owens says

    April 4, 2014 at 2:34 pm

    You have a lovely family. I wanted lots of children, but God only gave me two. We (me and you) are both blessed.

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  5. Mr. Def says

    January 25, 2014 at 12:30 am

    “Planning to leave the planning to God” is like me giving up my free will and holding myself not responsible for my actions.

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    • Jennifer Flanders says

      January 26, 2014 at 10:18 pm

      I’d say that for us, it’s more like dining in a five-star restaurant and telling the world-renowned chef, “We know that anything you prepare will be absolutely amazing, so don’t bother fetching a menu — just send out whatever you think we’d like.” And guess what? This method has worked splendidly, and we could not be any more delighted with the results.

      Reply
  6. Steven Ricks says

    January 23, 2014 at 11:29 am

    God Bless you and your family. I think you’re all awesome. Keep the faith!

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  7. Linda says

    January 5, 2014 at 7:19 pm

    My husband and I have seven wonderful children ranging from 2–6. We’ve have heard every one of the questions you posted. Our response to “How many do you want?” is: “Yeah, we know our family is pretty small. We really are hoping for a big family.” We have a 12 passenger van…I’ll trade it in for a 15 passenger any day!
    God bless your family,

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    • Linda says

      January 5, 2014 at 7:20 pm

      LOL…that should say ages 20-6.

      Reply
      • Jennifer Flanders says

        January 8, 2014 at 6:54 am

        Ha! I was wondering what combination of multiples gave rise to seven children in four years. That would have been an amazing feat, Linda! Blessings to you and your beautiful family!

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    • Jennifer Flanders says

      January 8, 2014 at 6:53 am

      My hubby tried to downsize from a 15-passenger to a 12- after a few of ours left the nest, but I’m happy to report we are back in a 15-passenger now. Even though we don’t use all the seats all the time, it’s good to have extras for toting friends and grandkids.

      Reply
  8. Jessica Stabin says

    August 26, 2013 at 10:36 pm

    The last 3 questions & answers are funny! You have a beautiful family, God bless! Your website is informative and helpful, thank you!

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