Sara shares from her experiences as a wife, mother, and teacher of 10 children. This is a real life look at how Sara prioritizes, organizes, and teaches her children in the context of a home in Midcoast Maine. Herding Little Cows is a look into the Cowperthwaite family (thus the "Cows") and our desire to glorify God in our home.
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Thanks so much for all your support and encouragement.
Thank you for the encouragement! When you know what your children know, it gives peace and you know their hearts and their thoughts and that’s a family blessing!
Could you let us know what information or experience our kids are missing out on? I will admit we shelter them. That is our job as parents. But we also want them to function in the real world. So which things do I need to expose them to for them to be successful? Bullying? School bus rides? Prom? Standing in line?
@@HerdingLittleCows I would start with a solid education, beyond what I’ve seen homeschooling tends to provide. They may not grow up and want to be Nobel prize winners, but giving them a level of education that allows them to be confident and competent in those spaces is important. Being ‘sheltered’ does not usually mean that children are unable to function at all in society, rather their reach and impact in adulthood are often limited. The effects of being very sheltered as a child (in my experience) come out in poor social skills, relatively weak critical thinking and either a difficulty or inability to understand and accept the diversity of peoples and cultures without immediate prejudice.
Absolutely agree. It wasn't a thing here in Ireland, many years ago when I was mothering. However, I love the way parents are doing homework schooling nowadays. Also, I love how bright and clean you keep your home. God bless you 🙏
@@lindamcauley4728 There’s a lot of us to make messes at home, but there’s also a lot who work together to keep it tidy. The cooking, cleaning, education, and everything else are opportunities to be together and nurture relationships that we pray will last a lifetime and impact others to the glory of God.
I really like having kids in the kitchen. When Elisha was born it was harder to be in the kitchen with help. The “helping” take longer. But now that I understand Elisha’s schedule more, I have longer periods of time to get stuff done when I know he is usually more content
@@ControlledChaosFamily we bought him an adult sized trike but he’s struggling to figure it out as he’s never peddled before. He can only work on a new task for 10-15 minutes at a time before it gives him seizures, so it’s a slow process learning but we think he will get it in time.
I answered this already. People get tattoos and various times and for various reasons. Just the presence of tattoos does not make someone a bad example or someone who doesn’t honor God
Tattoos are something that people get for various reasons at various times. All his tattoos are at least 22 years old. But even if they were more recent, a tattoo does not disqualify a man from decision making
Of course I could be wrong, but it sounds like Mark expands the symptoms of his neurological disease to conveniently excuse himself from the reasonable and normal responsibilities of a grown man with many children.
Thank you iam married 41 years by the grace of god we had hard times but the lord stand by us as we stand with him blessings for you and your family from heike in germany
I love that you gave no excuse for hearing the word of God because it is found in many places! I will admit my husband wants to read with me but my excuse is I'm so tired by the end of the day. Thanks for the encouragement.
that is good you do that teaching the bible is also good, been teaching the bible. also going to marriage retreat through family life today is also a great tool learned a lot through them. also a great women ministry is reivive our hearts. do you go on dates with your wife without the kids. thanks for sharing.
We’ve heard good things about these retreats and such, but have not attended any. Thanks for the suggestions. Due to the unique needs of our family, we don’t generally leave the house to go on dates, unless of course you count when we go to the hospital to deliver a baby. 😎
I am curious on your thoughts about kids and the Bible. I have heard some families say they require their kids to have a personal quiet time, other parents say don't force it. I know we are to train and nurture them in the Lord. Do you think parents should require their child to have a personal Bible reading time?
@@ashlieleavelle That’s a great question, thanks for asking. We as parents are commanded to make disciples including our children, and many young children cannot read well on their own. We do have our kids listen to an audio Bible our sermon at night as it is profitable for them, but we don’t require them to read the Bible on their own. We do read and discuss the Bible each day as a family though, so they are getting to know the major themes and accounts of the Bible regularly. That being said, two of our readers who have not yet come to Christ in faith and repentance for salvation have chosen to follow the example of the baptized believers among the children and read their Bibles on their own. Those who have followed the Lord in baptism read their Bibles and pray on their own regularly. They also participate in family worship as well as discussions with us in the evening after the littles have gone to their bedrooms.
Please make more of these videos! Teaching about the Bible and how to live according to God (by what you guys believe and follow). It’s teaching me a lot!
I am not a dad or husband but a single mom. What you said reminded me of my dad. He passed in 2021 from COVID/Sepsis. In fact we had similar conversations about getting into God's word. I told him I didn't understand it, what if I mispronounced the names. He reassured me that God did not care He just wanted us in His word. I loved your video and would love to see more of them. Thank you for sharing. 💜
Thank you for sharing this sweet story of your father. As you said, the Lord is near to help us walk in His ways. I surely mispronounce many things, but that’s ok. The important thing is to learn from our Creator and glory in His grace. Thanks so much for your comment.
@@HerdingLittleCows when I was first married I did cook I did stock. I'm quite frugal. But I think so many will benefit from this type of thing. I'm really enjoying this series
Love and learn from your channel and have a question. I want to support your channel, do I need to watch the advertisements in their entirety to benefit you? Thank you and bountiful blessings.
IF/SINCE Mark has Neurological Problems; then HOW can he be the Decision Maker; when you have DISCLOSED that Mark Cannot work anymore and Cannot drive anymore and Often has PROBLEMS with rational and appropriate Decision making ??!!! He confesses that he doesn't always communicate correctly and has memory problems and can easily get disoriented and fall down. HOW does that make Mark the person in charge of making decisions for his wife and children ??!! SINCE Mark cannot WORK to financially $$$$$$$$$$$ support a large & growing family; HOW is the large and growing Family Supported $$$$$$$$ ?? WHY would a Woman/Wife want to expand her family when she doesn't have a Husband that WORKS ??
Mark still makes the decisions. Obviously if there was a safety concern I would override a decision and mark understands that. But what to eat for supper can be chosen. Where we should go on vacation, which car? Husbands are given a wife as a suitable helper. I think many couples discuss decisions so input is given to make informed decisions. But mark is the leader of our family. If you are interested in our finances, we have a video that discusses how we comfortably live on a very limited income from disability insurance. I want to have whatever size family God wants us to have. I serve a God who “owns the cattle in a thousand hills” and created the universe. I may not always understand how he will supply, but I know that he is capable. And he works all things together for good for those who love him. I trust God. I will do things according to His will the best that I can. And give him the glory. Thank you for allowing me to share how awesome my God is.
We have tried a keto diet for each of them. Twice for Josiah. It did not change their issues. We don’t do food dyes at all for Josiah. Very little for the other children (like at a party which we go to rarely) We also don’t do any artificial sweeteners
@@matthewleewillis It’s a chronology of the history based on the Bible. Here’s a link to look at it. www.christianbook.com/history-chronology-ancient-modern-biblical-panels/9780890515136/pd/515136?kw=&mt=&dv=m&event=PPCSRC&p=1229875&snav=GSEARCH&gbraid=0AAAAAD_dTHZ1NdYcakrHv3RkO6P57ce3O&gclid=Cj0KCQjwn9y1BhC2ARIsAG5IY-4ERUlEZjgzjdQcMosR55pspe5XHzMFIpRZlyDGlju_8spCkn6jxb4aAnO_EALw_wcB
