Disclosure: This is a sponsored giveaway. However, all opinions I share about book are my own and truthful. I get a ton of requests from authors to post reviews, giveaways, or press releases of their books, and I honestly have to turn down quite a few. However, every once in awhile, something extra special happens, and this is one such occasion... The award winning book, Emily Lost Someone She Loved is not only one of the best children's books I've had the privilege of reading; it is an incredibly touching, and empathetic approach to revealing the deep sorrow, and struggle that a child feels when they lose someone they love. I do not want to give too much away, however, I will say that I let my daughter read it, and she was very moved. She told me that she loved how they showed Emily's life before the loss, and then how realistic everything turned when she lost her loved one. As for me, an adult reading it, I felt warmth and comfort reading it and the Scriptures included, … [Read more...]
25 Days of Christ – Awesome Giveaway just in time for Christmas!
Disclosure: this is a compensated post. However, opinions are true and honest. The 25 Days of Christ is a wonderful family tradition to begin with your precious family this Christmas season. Moms of Faith is thrilled to share this awesome website and products, as well as a fabulous giveaway... and discount code too! Yay! The 25 Days of Christ "Like most families Christmas is the most exciting time of year in my house. The traditions during the holiday season create a distinctive family unity and identity that seems to get passed down with slight variations from one generation to the next. We find the anticipation of the arrival of Santa Claus to be a fun part of that tradition. However, the Christmas gift list making seemed to start earlier and earlier each year. Like other parents of faith, I often dealt with the internal struggle of how to put more of our family’s focus on the true purpose of Christmas Day. We participated in Secret Santa gift giving, baking treats for neighbors … [Read more...]
A Little Lesson in Letting Go
We parked in front of the school, where a group of students he had never met awaited. I walked him to the double doors, resisting the urge to slip my arm around him. I stopped to speak to a staff person to get details on when and where to pick him up. Then I forced myself to walk away, get into my black kia, and drive out of the parking lot without him. My heart was heavy with worry but I refused to let the tears sting the back of my eyes. I had to trust that he'd be fine. This was just another rung on the ladder to manhood. But it felt like the first day of kindergarten all over again. I left my son alone at the gym of a new school where the entire high school football team had gathered for their first practice. He was surrounded by a hundred students, a couple familiar faces, and no friends. And I was home breathing into a paper bag. One of the hardest things for a mom is letting go, and learn to step back and trust God with her children. I always thought … [Read more...]
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