His Mind Was Changed

Bill and Sarah Kolath, Dalhart, TX

CCL Teaching Couple Bill and Sarah Kolath were living on a minimal graduate assistantship when they got married in 2001, so they postponed pregnancy. Still, Sarah said, “I felt a strong desire for a baby, so we often revisited the possibility.” Their first child, William, was born in 2003. Through major moves, job changes and upheavals, the Kolaths continued to discern God’s calling, adding Andrew, Elizabeth, and Rebekah to their family in turn.

Now there' talking about number five.

“NFP has changed our view of responsible parenthood,” Sarah said. “When we were first engaged, Bill was convinced that two children was plenty. Well, that has changed dramatically, and even today at five months postpartum we both talk eagerly about the possibility of baby No. 5.”

Working Mom and Dad

Kelly and Mike Burns, Columbia, MO

The Burns had two children in the first two and a half years of marriage, but then financial reality hit. Both Kelley and Mike were public school teachers, and as much as they wanted more children, they realized they had to provide for the family they had. Now their oldest is in kindergarten, and they are thrilled to be expecting their third child. Kelley wishes she had been able to stay home with her children, but she also notes that “blessings come with kids whether you’re financially ready or not. We wouldn’t change our decision to have the kids we’ve had.”

The above article appeared in the March/April 2010 issue of Family Foundations. To receive the magazine, sign up for a membership at Couple to Couple League International.

Natural Family Planning Classes Taught

The next series of classes in northeast Illinois will begin Sun., May 2, 2010 at 1:30 p.m. at Holy Trinity Church in Westmont, and will be taught by Chris & Debbie Lillig, at 630-428-3046. To register, and for a list of classes throughout the U.S., go to the CCL Central class locator. Or go to the Chicago CCL’s Classes by Location and Maplinks.