Maxwell family got a new toy! Playground!

[YPestis]

The newest blog entry talks of a new playground set the family acquired from a church. It looks like God has answered the Maxwells' prayer (again)!. I like that the kids will have a fun playground to romp around in. I wonder if the family will repaint or do anymore work on it? Steve Maxwell has mentioned he loves to do renovations and that probably explains why the family spends so much effort remodeling and rebuilding (house, Uriah, Joseph's house). It seems like he uses every excuse to indulge in his favorite pastime. Might someone mention to Steve he's making an idol of his hobby?

[Lillybee]

The "girls" decided that the nieces and nephew needed a backyard playset but the new ones and the ones on Craigslist were too expensive. So they prayed hard and lo and behold, the Lord provided and they were able to get a used one from a church.The Lord must be getting bored listening to them whine.

[lilith]

Thank you Jesus for providing the little Maxwellians with play equipment in response to Anna's heartfelt prayers.

I guess all the kids without food, shelter or a family to care for them miss out cause their aunts aren't devout enough/ don't hassle Jesus persistently enough.

[Lillybee]

Mods, can you combine this thread with the other one.

[Jessica]

Someone should mention Psalm 127:1, Except the Lord buildeth the house, they that labour on it labour in vain.

[terranova]

Holy shit that's a playground and a half! I guess it'll get plenty of use with all the blessings they'll be popping out in the coming years. Anna (Marie) and Elizabeth both have lots of years of breeding left in their loins, so I guess it's a good investment.

Actually I'm kind of jealous, it looks pretty f*n.

[Guest Anonymous]

I think it is sad that those girls can only look forward to being Aunties and living in their parents' home, while their brothers get new homes, trucks, families and lives of their own.

[merrily]

Will it become an idol? :? I'd hate for the kids to lost any fun in their lives.

[terranova]

Will it become an idol? :? I'd hate for the kids to lost any fun in their lives.

Maybe the kids can pray while they play.

[Jinderella]

Thank you Jesus for providing the little Maxwellians with play equipment in response to Anna's heartfelt prayers.

I guess all the kids without food, shelter or a family to care for them miss out cause their aunts aren't devout enough/ don't hassle Jesus persistently enough.

Yes. I understand Jesus must have been very occupied arranging this playhouse. Maybe now he will find the time to cure my son of his leukemia? And thousands of other children? Lots of children are waiting for the abbility to play for just one hour with no toys at all!

I can't believe the selfishness of this family. It's offensive!

Edit because of riffle!

[sparkles]

I'm assuming that this massive Fundie Land attraction will be installed at Chez Steve and not any of the sons' homes. Although actually, I'm quite surprised to see this at all, considering Steve's fun/sport phobia.

[kpmom]

I'm assuming that this massive Fundie Land attraction will be installed at Chez Steve and not any of the sons' homes. Although actually, I'm quite surprised to see this at all, considering Steve's fun/sport phobia.

Yes, it sounds like they are building an "aunt's park" at Steve's house (They might run into other kids at a public park.). Steve allows some play until age 12, I believe. Then it's work. Enjoy while you can, kids.

[luckystone]

Yes. I understand Jesus must have been very occupied arranging this playhouse. Maybe now he will find the time to cure my son of his leukemia? And thousands of other children? Lots of children are waiting for the abbility to play for just one hour with no toys at all!

I can't believe the selfishness of this family. It's offensive!

Edit because of riffle!

Do they honestly not think through that sort of logic? Maybe they genuinely believe some of those people DON'T pray hard enough. On the other hand, when bad things happen to people who even they think are godly, they probably just go with the "god's plan" thing.

I'm sorry about your son I wish him the best :(

[uber frau]

And now the Maxwell sprogs can't even go the park anymore. It was one of the only places they might chance something resembling what some might call socialisation with someone not approved by Steve. Every time you think he's found every possible way to exert his control over his family, he finds something else to take away.

[Mela99]

Holy shit that's a playground and a half! I guess it'll get plenty of use with all the blessings they'll be popping out in the coming years. Anna (Marie) and Elizabeth both have lots of years of breeding left in their loins, so I guess it's a good investment.

Actually I'm kind of jealous, it looks pretty f*n.

I kinda want to get a playground set for our house even though we're still years from babies. I love swings and slides and all that jazz. Public playgrounds you can't go to without looking like pedobear :/

[IReallyAmHopewell]

I'm guessing access to this playground will be strictly rationed so they don't make an idol of playtime. Poor kids!

[galaxygirl]

A playground? But isn't that f*n?

[sparkles]

Somewhere along the line, there's got to be some serious Maxwell money squirreled away that doesn't jive with what their "ministry" appears to bring in and what being frugal will get you. Even though they're very DIY and saving, they don't exactly appear to live modestly. And even used, a play equipment on that scale had to be fairly costly, especially for the aunts, who--other than Sarah--seem to have no income stream. Hmmm...

[Jinderella]

I'm guessing access to this playground will be strictly rationed so they don't make an idol of playtime. Poor kids!

Boys and girls probably play seperate... Can't have little boys looking under little girls skirts when climbing the stairs!

[WonderingInWA]

There's a chance the church gave them the play structure in lieu of them being willing to break it down and haul it away. Right?

[marmalade]

Yes, it sounds like they are building an "aunt's park" at Steve's house (They might run into other kids at a public park.). Steve allows some play until age 12, I believe. Then it's work. Enjoy while you can, kids.

Just one more trap for Steve-o to keep the family from straying to city parks and playgrounds. No "One, two, buckle your shoe" for these girls. They'll play double dutch while screeching "Trust eeeeeeen Obey" or some dirge about the Four Horsemen of the Apocalpyse. :roll:

[Black Aliss]

They may have prayed and prayed, but it was Christopher's checking the craigslist ads that actually got them the playset.

[Eclipse]

Let me guess that they got the playground equipment for the aunties' park so the kids don't have to go to an actual park and meet other kids or get defrauded by another kid in shorts. :roll:

[MaroonMandy]

They may have prayed and prayed, but it was Christopher's checking the craigslist ads that actually got them the playset.

Clearly, God told Christopher to check craigslist. Clearly.

[WonderingInWA]

Clearly, God told Christopher to check craigslist. Clearly.

It was God's will.