Blessed Among Women: God's Gift of Motherhood
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Combine true-life stories, mix in some classic and contemporary poems, add simple wisdom and reflections from God's Word, embellish with inspirational quotes and just a touch of humor, then present in an elegant two-color interior design, and what you have is this unique gift book, Blessed Among Women. The material is divided into six sections including "The Joy of a Baby" and "Letting Your Child Go," covering the various phases of motherhood.
With heartfelt expressions of joy and gratitude and beautiful packaging, Blessed Among Women is the perfect way for sons, daughters, other family members, and friends to honor a woman on Mother's Day-or any day of the year. The dedication page provides space for gift givers to write their own personal tributes to a mother for her love and contributions in the lives of her children.
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BLESSED
AMONG WOMEN
GOD’S GIFTS TO MOTHERS
BlessedAmomgWomenFinInt_0003_001Copyright © 2007 by Thomas Nelson Publishers
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Table of Contents
The Gift of a Child
A Walk in the Park Patricia Lorenz
Count Your Blessings
Mommy to You Both P. Jeanne Davis
From Children
by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Spring Portraits Heather Lynn Ivester
God’s Promises for Celebrating Our Kids
The Gift of Love
The Other Mother Michele Starkey
Love Divine
How I Spent My Summer Vacation Patricia Lorenz
Gifts from My Baby Stephanie Welcher Thompson
God’s Promises for Loving Our Kids
The Gift of Wisdom
The Harvest Karen Majoris Garrison
Tricks of the Trade
My Mother’s Wisdom Amy Shore
Smarty Pants
The Walking Stick Elece Hollis
God’s Promises for Finding Wisdom
The Gift of Strength
Clothes Closet Capers Patricia Lorenz
Energy Boost
A Thankful Heart Nanette Thorsen-Snipes
A Knowing Friend Louise Tucker Jones
God’s Promises for Strength
The Gift of Peace When There Are Trials
A Daily Dose of Miracles Louise Tucker Jones
From Love Speaks
by Ida M. Folsom
My Prodigal Son Nanette Thorsen-Snipes
Cry Out
God’s Promises for Enduring Trials
The Gift of Letting Go at the Right Time
Put Your Worry Alarm on Snooze Margaret Lang
School Days Nancy B. Gibbs
Taking Responsibility
I Couldn’t Let Go of My Children, So They Let Go of Me Joan Clayton
Road Curves: Empty Nest Ahead Lydia E. Harris
God’s Promises for Letting Go
The Gift of a Grandchild
The Gift of My Granddaughter Barbara Bradley
Good Days Ahead
Grateful Grandma Gushing Robin Ehrlichman Woods
Passing the Torch
God’s Promises for New Beginnings
Acknowledgments
Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the child you will bear!
LUKE 1 : 42B NIV
THE GIFT OF A CHILD
The tiny fingers, the button toes, the downy, sweet-smelling hair and precious first words—a baby is indeed a wonderful gift. And children are no less a gift as they get older, begin to show more of their unique personalities, and set off to explore the world around them.
The only way to handle these precious gifts is to savor them—laughing together, exchanging hugs and kisses, and playing with our kids. Squeeze the life out of every moment. Enjoy your kids and pray prayers of gratitude for God’s amazing gift.
WHEN YOU LOOK AT YOUR LIFE, THE GREATEST HAPPINESSES ARE FAMILY HAPPINESSES.
JOYCE BROTHERS
A Walk in the Park
PATRICIA LORENZ
I remember it as if it happened this morning, even though it was quite a few years ago. A simple thing, really—just a walk with my three-year-old. But I also remember the struggles I was feeling, the gloomy mood I was in, and the dozens upon dozens of things I had to do that day. I definitely did not want to go for a walk.
But it was the first really warm spring day after a long, bitter-cold Wisconsin winter, and Andrew begged me to walk with him to the park. I gave in. It would tire him out and then he would take a nice, long nap, and I could finally get some things done, I reasoned.
Andrew scampered out the door. I practically had to jog to keep up with him. I grumbled for him to slow down, wondering if this walk was a good idea after all.
When we reached the park he squealed, Let’s climb up that hill!
I stalled. Andrew, there are too many tall weeds.
There’s a path!
He was halfway up before I could protest again. At the top he started an immediate descent, undaunted by the fact that his three-year-old legs couldn’t quite keep up with the steep grade. Before I could caution him toward a slower pace, he’d fallen facedown into the grass, then rolled the length of the hill. I expected tears and loud wails.
Instead I heard, Hey, Jill, I went up to get a pail of water and I fell down and broke my crown!
His laughter was contagious.
Next he talked me into taking the path into the woods along a small, meandering creek. We walked in silence for awhile, stepping on dry twigs and autumn’s leftover brown leaves. He stopped cold. Gretel, I think we’re lost. Did you bring any bread crumbs to drop on the path? What if the wicked witch gets us?
I tried to keep from laughing as I kept up the drama. Oh, Hansel, the birds ate all the bread crumbs. You’ll have to take care of that witch if we meet her.
We came to the footbridge that spanned the creek. Andrew walked across and back again, then scampered down on the bank underneath the bridge. Mommy, walk across the bridge.
I obeyed, wondering what he was up to now. All at once came a little voice trying to sound mean and ornery. Who’s that tramping on my bridge?
I followed my cue, It’s just the littlest Billy goat gruff. Don’t eat me up! My bigger brother is coming next.
Walking home,