THE MAKINGS OF A DIVORCE. EXPLORING THE PARALLELS OF ABUSE Ch. 1
“Wait — What? How Many Kids Do You Have?”
Having nine kids shined the spotlight on us everywhere we went.
My husband and I never sat down to plan out how many kids we’d have.
He’d come from a large family. And the connection and stories from his childhood spoke to me, filling a longing in my heart.
We loved and embraced our increasing family size, finding joy with each new addition.
But I’d never considered how difficult it might be for our troop to blend into day-to-day American society.
Going to the store, gym, movies, even a restaurant always brought much attention. Of course, the kids needed to be on their best behavior as there was always someone watching.
We cherished our big family — there was never a dull moment. But with a crowd our size, we always stood out. Regardless, we loved having adventures.
For fun, we’d often go camping in our RV.
One of our particular trips stands out — the night my husband had come home with a surprise.
