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October 9, 2020
“Eat, Sleep, Save the World: Words of Encouragement for the Special Needs Parent” by Jamie Sumner
Eat, Sleep, Save the World: Words of Encouragement for the Special Needs Parent, by Jamie Sumner, is a noble book.
This book is meant for special needs parents, and to help them work through their day-to-day struggles.
Including sections of determination, hope, resilience, patience, laughter and thankfulness, the author asks the reader to reflect on Scripture and their life.
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Review
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As a whole, the book is real, but encouraging.
As a parent and an author, I was encouraged by Sumner’s mission – to encourage special needs parents.
I highly recommend the book for those who it would apply and mean the most.
About the Author
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Jamie Sumner has written for the New York Times and the Washington Post among many other publications.
She is the author of the nonfiction book on motherhood, Unbound, and the middle-grade novel, Roll with It.
She is also mom to a son with cerebral palsy and she writes and speaks about disability in literature. She loves stories that celebrate the grit and beauty in all kids.
She and her family live in Nashville, Tennessee. Visit her at http://www.jamie-sumner.com.
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“A Mother’s Love: Celebrating Every Kind of Mom” Devotional
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A Mother’s Love: Celebrating Every Kind of Mom, by Anna Rendell and the (in)courage community, is a great devotional for moms.
It is conveniently broken up into sections for each stage of motherhood, using both personal and biblical examples of motherhood.
This devotional even includes blank reflection sections, Bible verses and beautiful illustrations throughout. All of these features add so much to the devotional’s messages each day.
Review
As I read it for myself, I felt peaceful, encouraged, loved, and full of hope. I highly recommend this book to mothers of all kinds, in whatever stage they find themselves. Truly a work of art!
About the Author
(in)courage
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At (in)courage you are welcome to a place of faith, connection, and friendship, where you will always find yourself among friends. Founded in 2009 by DaySpring, the Christian products subsidiary of Hallmark Cards, Inc., the vision for (in)courage was to create a new home for the hearts of women, where women take turns pulling up a chair to share their stories of what Jesus looks like in their everyday, gloriously ordinary, and often messy lives. Since then, (in)courage has grown into a vibrant community that reaches thousands of women every day, welcoming them just the way they are, offering a space to breathe, loving support, and resources for meaningful connection.
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October 8, 2020
“The Great Farmapalooza” by Jill Roman Lord
The Great Farmapalooza by Jill Roman Lord, is a fun children’s board book.
This book’s message is farm animals praising God and teaching animal noises you find on a farm. The story begins at sunrise, until sunset – which was clever for the author to incorporate.
Several times in the book, the animals praise and thank God, giving Him credit for the animals and plants He’s made. The Great Farmapalooza teaches God’s perfect and unconditional love, His goodness, good creation, provision, and thankfulness.
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In addition, the book describes the actions of the animals, the noises they make, and their roles on the farm.
This book has flaps to open, revealing additional animals sounds. It has smooth, durable, and easy to turn pages. The publisher even incorporated shiny sparkles in the cover, further appealing to children.
Review
My kids love this book! The illustrations and flaps keep their attention. The book is big enough so they can see well, but not too heavy for toddlers to hold.
For myself, I admire the organized plot and creativity put into this book. I truly value books that give glory to God, in a fun, understandable way.
I would highly recommend this book for any family, with young children.
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About the Author
B&H Kids Editorial Staff
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Every little word matters
B&H Kids creates Bible-centered, engaging content for kids. From board books to Bibles, our resources are designed to help kids develop a lifelong relationship with Jesus and to empower parents to guide their child’s spiritual growth.
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October 7, 2020
Motherhood – “I need a vacation!”
October 2, 2020
The Saddest Month of the Year – October
First of all, I don’t hate October, what it represents just hurts my heart. My dad has an October birthday, so I have to enjoy it a little bit, lol.
Halloween
At the end of this month is Halloween, the holiday when evil, Satan, and godlessness is celebrated. As a Christian, I cannot support this holiday.
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I do not understand the world’s fascination with death and destruction. Why do we celebrate it on Halloween, but then suffer the rest of the year, when someone dies? So much irony here.
Now that we have children in school, it is much harder to navigate how much to allow them to participate. For now, we’ve decided costumes and candy are okay, but are very clear in our explanation of the purpose and evil this holiday represents.
Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness
For the entire month, primarily October 15th, is Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness month.
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For those of you who’ve experience this loss, I host a private support group on Facebook. I share my own story and struggles, prayers for recent losses, and share other organizations resources for you to view. Please let me know if you would like to be a part of this group.
Sharing My Heart
Even though I partly promote this month for my book, The Miscarriage Project: Testimonials of Parents Who Found Hope in God, miscarriage is very close to my heart.
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On May 9th, 2016, my life was forever changed. It was the first time I even felt God had abandoned me for real and not answered my prayers. Not true, but that’s how I felt at the time.
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My Heart Now
Now that I’m expecting for the sixth time, has not changed the fear, anxiety and worry for this baby’s life. Once you’ve miscarried or lost an infant, that naive attitude of everything will work out and be alright, dies too.
Please pray that myself, and all those parents out there suffering, would find peace, comfort, love, healing, and encouragement this month.
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Though this month weighs heavy on me, for two reasons, let’s not waste the time we have. Reach out to those who are hurting, in any capacity, and show Christ’s love to them. Be there, because no one else might.
Prayers & Blessings,
Adrianne Babbitt
Bold & Beautiful Inspirations Co.
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September 27, 2020
Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness
As the author of The Miscarriage Project, I’ve been thinking long and hard about October. October, for those of you who aren’t aware, is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month, and October 15th is the remembrance day as well.
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Even though it’s been almost four and a half years since my miscarriage, dwelling on the loss of a child still stings in my soul.
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A Unique Kind of Grief
Losing a child is a unique kind of grief. Especially when you never got to meet that child. All of the what-if’s and shoulda, coulda, woulda’s of their life break over you like tidal waves.
A couple of friends of mine recently lost a baby. I can’t tell you how much hurt for them. Even though I’ve been through it, there is still part of me that doesn’t know what to say or do.
To be honest, I have been venturing back into our story, to dig up those raw, deeply hidden feelings. Following the miscarriage was a dark time for me, and I’ve been reminding myself where my friends are at, to help them find healing too. To process this unimaginable pain.
You’re Not Alone!
For those of you who are hurting, I am praying for you. You are not alone, and God isn’t punishing you. God did not create death. Instead, He is taking care of your baby until you meet again in Heaven. That may not always be comforting, but it might later on.
For those of you who know someone hurting, pray for them. Check on them, but also give them space. ‘I’m sorry for your loss’ and hugs worked great for me. Just being there and listening is enough.
My Story – The Miscarriage Project
If you are interested in learning more about my story, and those of nine others sharing their grief/loss journeys, I encourage you to check out my book, The Miscarriage Project: Testimonials of Parents who found hope in God.
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If you order from this website, I’m running a 50% off promotion on the book right now. Also, if you order from my site, you receive a signed copy of the book shipped right to you.
In honor of our babies, and Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month, I wanted every couple who desires a book to have one.
Prayers and blessings to you all!
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September 14, 2020
50% OFF SALE!!!
As the author, I am offering 50% OFF The Miscarriage Project books, as a tribute to Miscarriage & Infant Loss Awareness Month, coming up in October.
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September 6, 2020
The BIG News is Here!!
For those of you who’ve normally kept up with my blog, must have noticed I haven’t written all summer. This is why:
1. We’ve Moved!
Towards the beginning of this year, I felt God was preparing my family and I for a big change. I had no inclination of what type of change this could be, but I felt many doors closing, and change imminent for us.
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June 2, 2020
Response to Riots – George Floyd Death
If everyone’s lives matter, why are innocent people being punished for one person’s sins? Black lives matter, so do every other race. Hatred does not justify violence, it just fuels the fire 
May 28, 2020
“Where is Wisdom?” by Scott James
Where is Wisdom by Scott James, is a great book for elementary aged kids.
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Content
If you would like a book to teach your kids about the wisdom of God, this is the book for your family. With poetic descriptions, inspired by the chapter Job 28, and incredible illustrations, this is a winner.
Video: Where is Wisdom? from Scott James – Look Inside
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Recommendation
When I read it to my own kids, they couldn’t stop saying, “Wow! That book is amazing!” I’d highly recommend this book.
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About the Author
Video: Where is Wisdom? from Scott James
Scott James serves as an Elder at The Church at Brook Hills. He and his wife Jaime have four children—Will, Kirstine, Benjamin, & Bethan—who served as the inspiration and original audience for this Advent devotional.
They live in Birmingham, Alabama where Scott works as a pediatric physician. Scott serves in the children’s and youth ministries at Brook Hills and is passionate about helping families grow together in Christ.
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