Comments on: Thankfulness http://nogreaterjoy.org/articles/thankfulness/ Over 500 articles from Michael and Debi Pearl on Child Training, Homeschooling, Family, Marriage, Christianity, the Bible, Missions, Simple Living, Gardening, and other topics! Fri, 18 May 2012 19:40:56 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Kim http://nogreaterjoy.org/articles/thankfulness/#comment-1203 Kim Mon, 09 Jan 2012 04:36:05 +0000 http://new.nogreaterjoy.org/?p=997#comment-1203 What a beautiful portrayal of thankfulness! Thank you for this article! What a beautiful portrayal of thankfulness! Thank you for this article!

]]> By: Michelle http://nogreaterjoy.org/articles/thankfulness/#comment-1990 Michelle Tue, 18 Oct 2011 22:29:43 +0000 http://new.nogreaterjoy.org/?p=997#comment-1990 To Dotty I was also very sick when expectiong both my children & my heart goes out to you. My son wasn't quite two when I was expecting his sister & he bought me his blankie when I was sick & showed a lot of concern for me . It may be scaring your six year old to see you so ill if you have not clearly explained the situation. To Dotty I was also very sick when expectiong both my children & my heart goes out to you. My son wasn’t quite two when I was expecting his sister & he bought me his blankie when I was sick & showed a lot of concern for me . It may be scaring your six year old to see you so ill if you have not clearly explained the situation.

]]> By: Nancy http://nogreaterjoy.org/articles/thankfulness/#comment-1989 Nancy Wed, 12 Oct 2011 04:53:17 +0000 http://new.nogreaterjoy.org/?p=997#comment-1989 Sometimes I would like to just scream at you guys,"Do you think you know everything?" but then I read articles like the one above and think maybe you do! Very good article, I need it more than my kids thats for sure! Sometimes I would like to just scream at you guys,”Do you think you know everything?” but then I read articles like the one above and think maybe you do! Very good article, I need it more than my kids thats for sure!

]]> By: Lisette http://nogreaterjoy.org/articles/thankfulness/#comment-1988 Lisette Mon, 10 Oct 2011 02:32:04 +0000 http://new.nogreaterjoy.org/?p=997#comment-1988 My 22-month-old has recently become a whiner, where before she was always so happy and content. Reading this article has me taking a good look at myself and my attitude, and I am beginning to see the root of our problem (me). I am now involving her in my daily chores, instead of letting her just play all day, and she glows like sunshine when I praise her for being a helper. Her attitude is improving and I thoroughly enjoy her company while I'm working. She tells me "thank you, Mommy" without prompting and it's not just a line she's quoting. We still hit bumps but today was better than yesterday. I believe tomorrow will be better, still. Thank you for sharing your stories and experiences with those of us who are looking for answers. My 22-month-old has recently become a whiner, where before she was always so happy and content. Reading this article has me taking a good look at myself and my attitude, and I am beginning to see the root of our problem (me). I am now involving her in my daily chores, instead of letting her just play all day, and she glows like sunshine when I praise her for being a helper. Her attitude is improving and I thoroughly enjoy her company while I’m working. She tells me “thank you, Mommy” without prompting and it’s not just a line she’s quoting. We still hit bumps but today was better than yesterday. I believe tomorrow will be better, still. Thank you for sharing your stories and experiences with those of us who are looking for answers.

]]> By: Jennifer http://nogreaterjoy.org/articles/thankfulness/#comment-1987 Jennifer Tue, 04 Oct 2011 04:28:03 +0000 http://new.nogreaterjoy.org/?p=997#comment-1987 I agree wholeheartedly with Dotty. THANK YOU for this article! I was never trained as a child, and am finding it increasingly difficult to manage my little family. I happened across this article while looking for a solution to my daughter's whining, and I believe this is exactly what we need in our lives. I am so grateful I found the book, "To Train Up A Child," and subsequently, this website. Thank you Mike and Debi Pearl, and everyone else who contributes their insight to this website! I could not do it without you, I would not know how! God bless you and keep you! I agree wholeheartedly with Dotty. THANK YOU for this article! I was never trained as a child, and am finding it increasingly difficult to manage my little family. I happened across this article while looking for a solution to my daughter’s whining, and I believe this is exactly what we need in our lives. I am so grateful I found the book, “To Train Up A Child,” and subsequently, this website. Thank you Mike and Debi Pearl, and everyone else who contributes their insight to this website! I could not do it without you, I would not know how!

God bless you and keep you!

]]> By: tina boese http://nogreaterjoy.org/articles/thankfulness/#comment-1986 tina boese Wed, 28 Sep 2011 16:43:14 +0000 http://new.nogreaterjoy.org/?p=997#comment-1986 thank you for this. it is exactly what i needed thank you for this. it is exactly what i needed

]]> By: Dotty http://nogreaterjoy.org/articles/thankfulness/#comment-1985 Dotty Sat, 25 Jun 2011 12:01:25 +0000 http://new.nogreaterjoy.org/?p=997#comment-1985 Wow. I think I understand what's happening with my strong-willed 6 year old daughter right now. I've been so sick with this pregnancy (it's my 6th) and suddenly my daughter has become loving, soft, incredibly obedient, and helpful. She's so detail-oriented that she would normally complain if the seam of the socks weren't straight on her toes! (We've been working on that type of behavior for 3 years.) I've been trying for the last two years to train "thankfulness" into her heart, by pointing out what she does have, teaching her to cook, how to work for money and earn toys she wants, ("Mommy/Daddy does this every day to show love to you," type of thing). But the real "training" has come when Mommy has been so sick with this pregnancy that I'm forced either to the couch or the toilet, throwing up. Usually for hours every day. The smell of some foods are horrible, and cooking is very difficult. This has been going on for nearly 7 weeks, and the change in my oldest daughter's behavior has been stunning. Mommy can no longer spend the same amount of time and effort on her that I could, and NOW she's thankful for anything she gets. "Mommy, I love you more than I love my blankie, my friends, Jupiter, and the planet with rings around it." I really didn't know what to think about her sudden change---now I know to use this difficult time for my family to cultivate thankfulness, and train her to help even more. I truly appreciate the detailed examples you gave in this article. Those of us who were not trained as young people, and who are now parents, have a lot to learn, and so many different voices chattering at us. Your detailed, concrete examples are much more helpful than abstractions like, "Teach them to be thankful." Um...okay....HOW?? Sincerely, Dotty Wow. I think I understand what’s happening with my strong-willed 6 year old daughter right now. I’ve been so sick with this pregnancy (it’s my 6th) and suddenly my daughter has become loving, soft, incredibly obedient, and helpful. She’s so detail-oriented that she would normally complain if the seam of the socks weren’t straight on her toes! (We’ve been working on that type of behavior for 3 years.) I’ve been trying for the last two years to train “thankfulness” into her heart, by pointing out what she does have, teaching her to cook, how to work for money and earn toys she wants, (“Mommy/Daddy does this every day to show love to you,” type of thing). But the real “training” has come when Mommy has been so sick with this pregnancy that I’m forced either to the couch or the toilet, throwing up. Usually for hours every day. The smell of some foods are horrible, and cooking is very difficult. This has been going on for nearly 7 weeks, and the change in my oldest daughter’s behavior has been stunning. Mommy can no longer spend the same amount of time and effort on her that I could, and NOW she’s thankful for anything she gets. “Mommy, I love you more than I love my blankie, my friends, Jupiter, and the planet with rings around it.” I really didn’t know what to think about her sudden change—now I know to use this difficult time for my family to cultivate thankfulness, and train her to help even more. I truly appreciate the detailed examples you gave in this article. Those of us who were not trained as young people, and who are now parents, have a lot to learn, and so many different voices chattering at us. Your detailed, concrete examples are much more helpful than abstractions like, “Teach them to be thankful.” Um…okay….HOW??

Sincerely,
Dotty

]]> By: El http://nogreaterjoy.org/articles/thankfulness/#comment-1984 El Tue, 05 Apr 2011 13:18:58 +0000 http://new.nogreaterjoy.org/?p=997#comment-1984 Thank you for this article. I read it Sunday night when I couldn't sleep and vowed I would be different. I have a 6 yr old who could be very complaining. And a 2 yr old who is rapidly picking it up. Just for one day I was verbally thankful for anything that came into my mind. If he complained I first did not tolerate it at all. And secondly sat him down and explained to him how every time he complained he is not being thankful for what somebody whether it be I, his father or anybody else had done for him. It made a big impression. That night I asked him to help me clean up the house. He raced around HAPPILY cleaning up. his little sister quickly joined in and finished her job. As they were both cleaning up in the hallway I heard him give her a little lecture about not complaining and being thankful. :-) a thankful attitude goes a long long way. Thank you for this article. I read it Sunday night when I couldn’t sleep and vowed I would be different. I have a 6 yr old who could be very complaining. And a 2 yr old who is rapidly picking it up. Just for one day I was verbally thankful for anything that came into my mind. If he complained I first did not tolerate it at all. And secondly sat him down and explained to him how every time he complained he is not being thankful for what somebody whether it be I, his father or anybody else had done for him. It made a big impression. That night I asked him to help me clean up the house. He raced around HAPPILY cleaning up. his little sister quickly joined in and finished her job. As they were both cleaning up in the hallway I heard him give her a little lecture about not complaining and being thankful. :-) a thankful attitude goes a long long way.

]]> By: Alethia http://nogreaterjoy.org/articles/thankfulness/#comment-1983 Alethia Fri, 14 Jan 2011 21:51:34 +0000 http://new.nogreaterjoy.org/?p=997#comment-1983 Same applies to me, Amen sister! Same applies to me,
Amen sister!

]]> By: Nicolette Hare http://nogreaterjoy.org/articles/thankfulness/#comment-1982 Nicolette Hare Sun, 23 May 2010 20:46:46 +0000 http://new.nogreaterjoy.org/?p=997#comment-1982 I looked up your article on thankfulness and gratefulness not because I think my children need it as much as I need to learn to be thankful so that I can pass it on to them in a true manner. I always seem to find fault with the gifts given to me rather than appreciate what has been given and why. My background, experiences and other excuses are no excuse. I am an adult woman and need to act like one. I will practice gratefulness until I truly feel it. I think of all that God has done in my life. I know I should feel grateful but I don't sometimes. I won't blame my husband, children, or anyone else because despite any situation we are placed in, we, as adults, can learn to be grateful too. I looked up your article on thankfulness and gratefulness not because I think my children need it as much as I need to learn to be thankful so that I can pass it on to them in a true manner. I always seem to find fault with the gifts given to me rather than appreciate what has been given and why. My background, experiences and other excuses are no excuse. I am an adult woman and need to act like one. I will practice gratefulness until I truly feel it. I think of all that God has done in my life. I know I should feel grateful but I don’t sometimes. I won’t blame my husband, children, or anyone else because despite any situation we are placed in, we, as adults, can learn to be grateful too.

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