Emphasis on the Right Things

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In my previous articles on the subject of childbirth from a biblical perspective, a number of readers commented that to refuse medical intervention puts both the child and mother at risk, and that I was asking people to return to the “dark ages” of obstetrical care.  These people wrongly assumed that I found no place for obstetricians and hospital births.  One reader who appreciated and … [Read more...]

Rethinking Childbearing – Part 2

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Rethinking Childbearing - Part 1 (Click here to read) “Natural” childbirth came into fashion in the 1970s with the practice of husbands or other support persons being present during the labor and birth of their children while assuming the role of labor coach and companion for the birthing mother. Many heralded this as a great advance, and hospitals began to provide nicely decorated birthing … [Read more...]

Rethinking Childbearing, Part 1

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Back in the early 1980s when the practice of homeschooling began to surface as an alternative to customary day-school options, the sentiments of many were less than favorable. Homeschooling parents were warned that they would tire of the endeavor, that their children’s educational progress would be hampered, that they would grow up unable to successfully interact with others, and that success as … [Read more...]

It’s a Boy!

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(This is the view from our patio, and the photo was taken by my husband when we got back from the birthing center) It is with great joy that I announce the arrival our our precious little boy Benjamin Paul O'Donovan. After 9 months of expectation and anticipation I now hold the heritage of the Lord in my arms and gaze at this little life that has been fearfully and wonderfully made to glorify God … [Read more...]