Julie Gentry's comments

Five Lessons from Children's Songs - Blog Entry

14 Jan 2007 12:35 AM

Music has such a profound influence and staying power. What better way to teach spiritual truths. I love to browse the hymns at CyberHymnal.org and download the ones at SongsOfPraise.org.

Let's Be Honest About Formula vs. Breast Milk - Blog Entry

13 Jan 2007 09:03 PM

You're funny, Andrea!

Valorie, I think there ARE 'militant breastfeeders' out there, with little consideration for other people. I'm 100% for the breast and nursed mine, but when my sister in law stopped after a few weeks, berating her wasn't going to change things. Her kids are fine. They would've been even better than fine with the breastfeeding, but once someone has made up their mind, it doesn't really do any good to beat them over the head :-).

btw, Valorie, my mom had a nursing 2 year old when my twin brothers were born. She was about 110 lbs at the time and nursing three babies. The 2 year old didn't get a chance to wean herself; her brothers did it for her.

Giving of Ourselves (Ouch!) for Research - Blog Entry

13 Jan 2007 08:58 PM

What a great story! And I bet Kyle will bring this up for months to come. lol

Report Says Teens Enjoy Hanging Out At Home - Blog Entry

13 Jan 2007 08:51 PM

That's good news! Of course, another reason might be that all their video game systems and electronics are at home ;-).

Date for Your Family's Sake - Blog Entry

13 Jan 2007 08:50 PM

Very good, Miriam. ITA. The best way to strengthen a family is to strengthen the relationship between the parents.

The Dietary Problems of Poor People - Blog Entry

13 Jan 2007 08:47 PM

There's no reason for anyone to go hungry in the United States. There are so many different outlets for food distribution. Do you think they just don't know, or they don't care?

The Good Thing... Military Hospitals - Blog Entry

13 Jan 2007 08:42 PM

The military benefits are definitely wonderful. Count yourself blessed that your hospital is good, though. Oakland was not good, and we were all in a ward with a woman who was so exhausted that she couldn't hear her baby crying all night long (I understand the thought, but requiring the baby to be with mom the first night when mom is exhausted doesn't always work well). In Yokosuka, you're pretty much just a number. We drove 2.5 hours to Yokota instead. They were FANTASTIC! It was like a first-class hotel; they were incredibly attentive and we were pretty pampered. Sounds like yours is similar.

It's like everywhere else -- you have to be aware and seek out the best care. But I love that we don't pay extra for it.

Did Tigger Get Too Feisty? - Blog Entry

13 Jan 2007 06:03 PM

Thanks, Bear, for updating that! I was wondering :-)

A Little Light Humor for the Ladies - Blog Entry

13 Jan 2007 05:53 PM

I'm pretty sure I'm married to the last guy on the list. Which one is yours, Linda? lol

Do you enjoy homeschooling your child? - Blog Entry

13 Jan 2007 11:56 AM

Andrea, what a wonderful post!! I'm not a natural teacher, and your comment about it being steak and salad rather than ice cream is RIGHT ON. You're dreaming, though, if you think it will ever be over (*snicker*). We STILL bug my mom :-).

What would make it easier for me is if they could all stay in the 7-12 age range! It was so nice! Seriously, though, I have one who is definitely smarter than I am and three that are close. He knows he's smarter. A good kid, but challenging him can be a challenge.