Reflections From a Mother's Heart

Reflections From a Mother's Heart

Author: Jack Countryman

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Published: 2010-03-29

Total Pages: 209

ISBN-13: 0529124270

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What better gift is there than for Mom to share her life’s story, straight from the heart? Children young or grown will truly love receiving this treasure for a lifetime as they read stories about their mother’s life experiences. Reflections from a Mother’s Heart is a beautiful place to record special memories that includes guided questions prompting thoughts about family history, childhood highlights, lighthearted incidents, cherished traditions, and spiritual lessons learned. The completed journal provides a priceless, beloved gift that will be cherished for generation after generation.


An Empty Cradle, a Full Heart

An Empty Cradle, a Full Heart

Author: Christine O' Keeffe Lafser

Publisher: Loyola Press

Published: 2009-05-15

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13: 0829429611

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“Bereavement after the loss of a baby is often quiet and lonely,” writes Christine O’Keeffe Lafser, who has twice lost a child to death. “There is no wake or funeral, no grave site, no memorial to our baby’s life or death. . . . Since there are no real memories of our little one’s life, people have a hard time comprehending the depth of our love and grief.” In these reflections, Lafser offers grieving parents the empathy and courage that can come only from one who has walked the same difficult path. “Chris expressed so many of my thoughts and feelings and made me feel so normal. . . . The greatest gift is learning that God does not desert us in our time of need.” Linda Davis, Compassionate Friends, after miscarriage and stillbirth “The juxtaposition of a Scripture text with each reflection is inspired. Some of the texts are breathtaking in their beauty and appropriateness. This book is a ‘must’ for anyone who is ever touched by the loss of an infant.” Joseph Awad, poet and grieving grandfather “This book will be very helpful for parents who are mourning the loss of their child. It will also prove very beneficial to anyone who is ministering to a bereaved parent.” Robert N. Craig, O.F.M. Cap., hospital chaplain “These reflections allowed me to ‘be’ how I was feeling—not feel like I should be going through the stages of grief that other books described. With this book I was no longer a square peg trying to fit into a round hole.” Jeanette Siebels, after infant death


A Father's Legacy

A Father's Legacy

Author: Nelson Books

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Published: 1999-04

Total Pages: 118

ISBN-13: 9780849955235

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A Father's Legacy is the perfect gift for all fathers in your congregation. This journal allows them to record their life experiences and childhood memories with thought-provoking questions.


Songs from a Mother's Heart

Songs from a Mother's Heart

Author: Pamela Kennedy

Publisher: Concordia Publishing House

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 9780570048916

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Women's devotional book contemplates each of the psalms from a woman's perspective.


Feathers from My Nest

Feathers from My Nest

Author: Beth Moore

Publisher: B&H Publishing Group

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13: 0805440399

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Beth Moore is widely known and respected as an engaging and effective speaker, Bible teacher, and best-selling author. Feathers from My Nest reveals a more contemplative and personal side of Beth, very much in the spirit of her Things Pondered. Feathers from My Nest is a collection of vignettes, as Beth reflects on items belonging to her daughters who have left the nest for college. As she ponders each item, rich in memories, Beth draws from its spiritual significance. This book not only tugs gently on the sentimental heartstrings of parents, it also reminds us all of the gift of grace children offer our lives every day.


Marco's Gift

Marco's Gift

Author: Debbie DeVito

Publisher: iUniverse

Published: 2006-08

Total Pages: 118

ISBN-13: 0595404502

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One night before a school holiday, our niece Stephanie called our son, Marco. She had found and purchased a silver cross of a certain type he'd long been looking for, to wear around his neck. I watched my son's face light up as she described it. Stephanie promised to deliver it the next evening. The following afternoon, Marco lost his life in a fatal accident near our home. We buried our beloved son with Stephanie's gift. Months passed. A friend looked for his grave, and called me to say she couldn't find it in the cemetery where our son now rested. We hadn't placed a marker yet, finding it difficult to do so; but I reminded her that Marco was near a large, hollowed out, dead tree. "Didn't you see the tree?" I asked. "I didn't think you could miss it." My friend paused a moment. "My God. We were in the right place. I did see the tree," she said. "But Debbie.the tree looked as though it was dead, but.it was in full bloom. It was covered with white flowers " This is a story about transformation.about unspeakable loss, persistent love, hope, faith, and redemption. "I look at my sister Debbie in awe. She has gone through the most devastating, life altering situation, one that would have destroyed most people. But rather than giving up, she has emerged a new person.and this is Marco's Gift."-Denise DeVito


Always There

Always There

Author: Susan Besze Wallace

Publisher: Baker Books

Published: 2012-04-12

Total Pages: 208

ISBN-13: 0800721160

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A devotional for moms by moms, using real life mothering stories and Scripture to illustrate God's abiding presence in their lives.


In Celebration of Mothers

In Celebration of Mothers

Author: Trisha Faye

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2016-10-22

Total Pages: 172

ISBN-13: 9781539420149

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A mother listening to her child's heartbeat. A mother soothed as she holds her son's hand. A daughter grateful for the pearls of wisdom from her mother, gracing her neck in an invisible strand long after her mother's life on earth. Memories of special Easter dresses. A mother's purse full of delightful objects. A mother dancing around the kitchen as she shares music with her son while they mop. Shopping trips with mother's that are more than mere chores. The stories here celebrate mothers and the glorious world of motherhood, in all its variations. Mothers celebrating their own children, and children paying tribute to their mothers. Take a peek inside to join the celebration. In Celebration of Mothers, women share stories of gratitude. The contributors write of their thankfulness for their mothers, for what they've learned through the years, for the acts of kindness and sacrifice their mothers exhibited. If the mother has too short of a life, as in Redwood Park, or if she lives a long, full life to over 100 years old, as in One Hundred and Going Strong or My Mom, My Angel, a common trait is shared; a deep, abiding love for mothers and the state of motherhood.


A Father's Legacy

A Father's Legacy

Author: Thomas Nelson

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Published: 2007-04-08

Total Pages: 117

ISBN-13: 1418561657

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Create a legacy you and your family will remember for a lifetime. A Father's Legacy is a padded hardcover journal that is sure to become a cherished keepsake for your family history, memories, and traditions. Jot down those special moments, invite the family to answer the journaling prompts together, and log the history that will be cherished over a lifetime. A Father's Legacy is a journal for dads that is: Designed in a 12-month format with intriguing questions and space to write your family's personal answers Packed with journaling prompts to help capture family history, childhood memories, and experiences encountered over a lifetime of living An ideal gift for Father's Day, Grandparents Day, anniversaries or celebrations of life--with a beautiful presentation page inside for easy gifting You'll enjoy completing and reminiscing with this personalized memoir of your father. Let his written words become windows into his heart for your entire family for generations to come. Check out other titles in this series: A Mother's Legacy and A Grandparent's Legacy.