Authors: Michele Howe
ISBN-13: 9780787967727, ISBN-10: 0787967726
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated
Date Published: December 2003
Edition: (Non-applicable)
Michele Howe is a book reviewer for Publishers Weekly, CBA Marketplace, and CCM Magazine. Michele has published over 700 articles and reviews and is the author of Going It Alone: Meeting the Challenges of Being a Single Mom, Pilgrim Prayers for Single Mothers, Successful Single Moms, as well as Prayers to Nourish a Womans Heart, Prayers for Homeschool Moms, and Prayers of Comfort and Strength (from Jossey-Bass).
Spend a few quiet moments with these uplifting and heartfelt true stories of women who have discovered the joys, unpredictability, and humor of new motherhood. The book's prayers will give you the strength and comfort you need to face the daunting challenges and extraordinary rewards of motherhood.
"In this wonderful book, Michele wraps hope-filled words around the wild variety of thoughts and feelings women experience before giving birth. Her inspirational stories will stimulate your mind and bring peace to your heart as you await the arrival of your precious gift from God."
— Pam Vredevelt, best-selling author of the Espresso for a Woman's Spirit series, the Letting Go series, and Empty Arms: Emotional Support for Those Who Have Suffered a Miscarriage, Stillbirth, or Tubal Pregnancy
Acknowledgements | xiii | |
Part 1 | Life Transitions | 1 |
1 | He or She? | 3 |
2 | Ball Baby | 6 |
3 | Weighty Matters | 9 |
4 | Just Concerns | 12 |
5 | Options, Please | 15 |
6 | Late Notice | 18 |
7 | Difficult Reminders | 21 |
8 | Body by Design | 24 |
9 | Sanctuary | 27 |
10 | Double Duty | 30 |
11 | Stay-at-Home Mom | 33 |
Part 2 | The Littlest Big Adjustments | 37 |
12 | New Moves | 39 |
13 | Desperation Detour | 42 |
14 | Body Wars | 45 |
15 | The Most Precious Commodity | 48 |
16 | Decisions, Decisions | 51 |
17 | Deep Breath, Please | 54 |
18 | Separate Ways | 57 |
19 | Costly Investment | 60 |
20 | By Grace I Stand | 63 |
21 | Picture Perfect | 66 |
Part 3 | Different Dreams | 69 |
22 | A Real Mess | 71 |
23 | The Opposite Sex | 74 |
24 | Minor Inconvenience | 77 |
25 | Detour Ahead | 80 |
26 | Two Views | 83 |
27 | The Perfect Child | 86 |
28 | Clockwatcher | 89 |
29 | A New Tradition | 92 |
30 | Wise Ways | 95 |
Part 4 | Nurturing a Voyous Spirit | 99 |
31 | Swing Shift | 101 |
32 | Instructive Introspection | 104 |
33 | The Tough Good News | 107 |
34 | Rest Stop | 110 |
35 | In Sync | 113 |
36 | Operation Baby | 116 |
37 | Vital Information | 119 |
38 | Remembering You | 122 |
39 | Another Bug | 125 |
40 | Rod of Correction | 128 |
Part 5 | Living Outside the Box and Loving It! | 131 |
41 | Double Take | 133 |
42 | Showers of Blessing | 136 |
43 | Little Differences | 139 |
44 | Super Mom | 142 |
45 | Imitate Whom? | 145 |
46 | Setting Sail | 148 |
47 | Under Debate | 151 |
48 | Shoptalk | 154 |
49 | Anniversary | 157 |
50 | Sequencing | 160 |
51 | Baby Lovers Wanted | 163 |
52 | First Petition | 166 |
Sources | 169 | |
The Author | 173 |