Quiverfull and the Single Parent

[SelfProtect]

This is the FIRST time I have ever heard the term Quiverfull. I'm am overjoyed by the word! I am a single parent of 2 teenagers and a foster mom of a 2 year old boy (since February). I've always told my kids I would not go out looking for another child but if one shows up I would not turn them away. I think 2 more kids are on there way. A 1 year old and a 3 year old. I have found these children in homeless shelters. Truly these two will be all I can fit in my car with my current family size. I always wondered where are the men who love children. I can't find them, so I just want to live my life as God has called me to be a Mom. I do work and it is hard but there is no greater joy. IF these two do come home with me, the world will think I am crazy! But I can't live my life to please everyone else. I know now I have a place I can turn to for understanding - Quiverfull. Except I'm not sure how others feel about me doing this as a single parent. I would much rather do it with a spouse but until God provides me one, why should the children suffer? What are you thoughts and opinions. I believe children are a blessing from God.

 

[AutumnDreamer]

I think it is awesome! If you can give these children a home, you are doing nothing wrong, now if you were going out and having sex and letting yourself get pregnant and staying single, then we might have to have a sister to sister talk LOL If the state is allowing you to take in these children as a single parent, then I would say you have the favor of the Lord b/c it isn't easy dealing with the state when both parents are around. The scriptures talk about taking care of widows and orphans, you are doing what the Lord has called us to.

 

[Godisgr8r]

I think if you can afford it and they aren't too much for you, go for it. One parent is definitely better than none. I was a single parent for about 4 years and I know it's not easy.

 

[faithgoeson]

This is the FIRST time I have ever heard the term Quiverfull. I'm am overjoyed by the word! I am a single parent of 2 teenagers and a foster mom of a 2 year old boy (since February). I've always told my kids I would not go out looking for another child but if one shows up I would not turn them away. I think 2 more kids are on there way. A 1 year old and a 3 year old. I have found these children in homeless shelters. Truly these two will be all I can fit in my car with my current family size. I always wondered where are the men who love children. I can't find them, so I just want to live my life as God has called me to be a Mom. I do work and it is hard but there is no greater joy. IF these two do come home with me, the world will think I am crazy! But I can't live my life to please everyone else. I know now I have a place I can turn to for understanding - Quiverfull. Except I'm not sure how others feel about me doing this as a single parent. I would much rather do it with a spouse but until God provides me one, why should the children suffer? What are you thoughts and opinions. I believe children are a blessing from God.

Maybe this is off-topic, but is it hard to be a fostor parent when you are single? I always felt the Lord wanted me to be a mother of many children, but He allowed my husband to die after only 3. He doesn't seem to be too interested in sending another husband either, and I'm certainly not getting any younger. I wonder if fostering would be an option.

 

[Citygirl68]

This is the FIRST time I have ever heard the term Quiverfull. I'm am overjoyed by the word! I am a single parent of 2 teenagers and a foster mom of a 2 year old boy (since February). I've always told my kids I would not go out looking for another child but if one shows up I would not turn them away. I think 2 more kids are on there way. A 1 year old and a 3 year old. I have found these children in homeless shelters. Truly these two will be all I can fit in my car with my current family size. I always wondered where are the men who love children. I can't find them, so I just want to live my life as God has called me to be a Mom. I do work and it is hard but there is no greater joy. IF these two do come home with me, the world will think I am crazy! But I can't live my life to please everyone else. I know now I have a place I can turn to for understanding - Quiverfull. Except I'm not sure how others feel about me doing this as a single parent. I would much rather do it with a spouse but until God provides me one, why should the children suffer? What are you thoughts and opinions. I believe children are a blessing from God.

I think you're doing the right thing!
God bless you and you're children!

 

[Katydid]

Well, I think it is beautiful. But, I WILL be praying that you two ladies find Godly, amazing men to help you out.