Giveaway #20—The Mother in Me
The winner of this giveaway is, Aunt Lolo who said, “Oh, I’d love to have this book! The thing I love about my mother is how very ORGANIZED she is. You can give her any series of events or requirements or tasks and she will order them, make a list, check it a few times, and FIND A WAY to get everything done. She’s amazing.”
THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED.
In my motherhood post I shared with you a wonderful book that helps me to remember that motherhood is a divine calling. However, at the same time it reminded me as mothers we are wonderful and to not be so hard on ourselves.
“Motherhood is one of the most transforming experiences of a woman’s life— an exhausting,
exhilarating,
extraordinary journey. This collection of writings celebrates the season of mothering young children, illustrating its unique challenges and delights, and revealing its deep significance.
Some of the selections are humorous, some thoughtful, some poignant—yet each proves that motherhood matters, “not just in the sentimental ways we talk about on Mother’s Day,” writes editor Kathryn Soper, “but in the gritty, lovely, everyday realities of life.” The volume speaks frankly about health crises, identity crises, and sanity crises, as well as the fruits of such struggles: insights gained, hearts expanded, and faith increased. These shared experiences will make you laugh and cry and want to reach out and hold tightly the little ones in your life.
Created by the staff of the literary journal Segullah: Writings by Latter-day Saint Women
published by Deseret Book”
Click here to purchase the book!
I went to the launch party and Nie Nie fundraiser back in October and bought one to many copies and would love to send one to one of you!
To win this giveaway:
-Comment on this post once.
-Share what you love most about your mother.
Tags: books, giveaway, motherhood
Oh, I’ve been wanting to read this book! There are too many things I love about my mother…but we had a major role reversal this year - when she was diagnosed with kidney cancer and I took care of her (instead of her taking care of me or my kids)…It was humbling on her part and it made ME even more appreciative of how well she has cared for us over the years. Would love to share this book with her.
Happy Holidays!
Jenny
I love the memories I have of my mom. We used to make butter cookies and decorate them every Christmas! I have yet to have a butter cookie that tastes as good as her recipe. The last thing I said to her before she passed away is I love you and she told me the same. Thanks, Cindi
I’d love to be entered for this, it sounds nice. Thanks.
I dont have a mother, so can I share what I loved about my grandmother? She’s now passed away, but when I was little, she was always there for me, when I needed someone to talk to, or when I needed a hug. I loved her understanding and caringness about her, and how she was always willing to help me do whatever I needed help with. And she gave me strength to be a great person and she always believed in me and would tell me that I can be whatever I wanted to be as long as I have faith in myself like she had in me.
I think what I love most about my mother is her ability to make everything beautiful and to leave things better than when she found them. This could be attributed to our home, or even the people around her. I love being able to reflect on my many happy memories of my mother and am grateful for the joy and love she has for my two sons. I would love to have a copy of this book - I’ve been wanting to read it since it was released. Thank you for having this giveaway!
Merry Christmas,
Brittany
My mom passed away, but I still have great memories and some funny ones too. She most definitely wasn’t perfect, including the day she ran after me with a broom, but we both ended up laughing our heads off. I also remember such loving times, including times when I was sick and she used to get me special drinks and look after me in bed like a patient! (she was a RN)
As a mom myself, I know I can be too hard on myself and sometimes expect too much from my son, as he is an only child.
My mother passed away a number of years ago but what I loved most about my Mom was her patience and of course she was a great cook!
I’ve actually really wanted to buy this book but haven’t yet.
What I love most about my mother is that she loves me unconditionally. I also love that we can sit and chat for hours. She is my best friend (along with my hubby of course). I could not imagine my life without her!
This book looks amazing!
What I love most about my mom is that we have had our ups and downs (teen years!!!) and no matter what, we still love one another. We can come to each other with anything and now that I am grown and have a son, she is the most wonderful grandmother ever, and her patience, love, selflessness and compassion amaze me, and make me strive to be just like my mom.
I have been wanting to buy this book since it has come out. I am going to Utah to visit my parents and thought I would probably buy it.
My mother is amazing! Although we live 2,000 miles away she is always there for me. She is the best listener and loves me unconditionally. She would do anything for her children and besides my hubby, my best friend.
I’d love to have a copy of this book. What I learned from my mom was how to be a grownup. That life can be difficult, but if you just soldier through it, it does get better. She made a lot of bad choices, and through them I learned to be a better mom. I think that it was a hard way to learn, but I’m grateful still.
I love being a mother for so many reasons. It’s hard to pick one favorite. But I think the most rewarding is seeing you children treat others with sincerity and care. My little boy is almost four and my girl is one. I love watching him try to care for her and comfort her when she is sad. I also love every time he tells me he loves me and his daddy.
My mother is the most positive person I know. She has been through 2 divorces, the deaths of both of her parents and a work related injury to her neck that has incapacitated her. She has never held her 2 youngest grandchildren. Yet she remains a positive happy person and keeps smiling. I love her so much and I think she would enjoy this book!
I love my mother’s faith, and her dedication to her family. She would do anything for us.
My mother is srong and gives me strength.
I would love to win this!
I love that my mother is always there for me - no matter what! She’s supportive and understanding, and all that I want to be to my little guy. Now that I’m older, she’s my best friend, and I wouldn’t trade our relationship for the world!
This looks like a wonderful book!!! I have to say, My Mom is my hero. I hope I am at least half the mom she was to me
Well, I can’t tell you what I love about my mother as she left us when I was 8. Can I tell you what I love about my stepmother? She is the most loyal, giving person I have ever met. I love her as my own mother, she was there when I needed a mom, when I needed to talk.
Thanks for the great giveaway!
What i love about my mother is that she has helped me so much through all my rocky times, financially and emotionally. I was only 20 when i had my son and paid off all my credit cards so i could have a fresh start with my new baby. Even to this day, she takes us food shopping every now and then and wont let me pay!!
I love that my mother helps me out with every aspect of my life. She is always there when I need her.
I love that my mother listens and keeps growing. She accepts me for who I am and actively tries to be a good person. Someone I would like to emulate.
What I love most about my mother is that she respects boundaries, and she absolutely trusted me, even during tumultuous teenage years. I felt the trust, and I earned it too.
What I love most about my mother is her sense of humor, especially when times are rough. When I am crying over something, she always finds a way to brighten me up!
I appreciate my mother so much more now that I’m older. I’m able to recognize the sacrifices that she made for us so much clearer. She is the strongest woman I know. Even though she had breast cancer twice when we were growing up, she never stopped providing for our family. Amazing.
Oh, I’d love to have this book! The thing I love about my mother is how very ORGANIZED she is. You can give her any series of events or requirements or tasks and she will order them, make a list, check it a few times, and FIND A WAY to get everything done. She’s amazing.
I heard this was a fantasic book.
-Lana
I love that my mom always has time for me……
Wow there is so much but I think around the holidays it is how my mother instilled in me the value of selfless giving and simply appreciating things other than material items. She brought me up to where we always helped others no matter what and with no excuses and to this day I still reach out to others. I love it and appreciate it. I have been around some very selfish people I have met and I can’t believe how they are all about themselves and don’t dare to help others in need or even volunteer for anything in their community. What is even sadder is their kids are starting to pick up the same mentality. If they see someone at school who is obviously poor, they laugh at them rather than speak to them kindly. I thank my mom for how she raised me. I have friends from all backgrounds…rich and poor and we all love each other and spend time together.
Its hard to pick just one thing that I love the most about her! I guess it would have to be that she loves me and is there for me NO MATTER WHAT. She has the biggest heart I have ever seen, she would drop whatever she is doing to help anyone, and she never complains about it. She is the most awesome mom anyone could ever ask for. I hope my kiddos learn so much from her!
“Give it away, give it away, give it away now!” I have that song in my head now because of you, by the way. I really wouldn’t mind having this giveaway, too. If I can’t have the other two, that is.
What I love most about my mother is also something that drives me crazy about her: She is always giving of herself and never taking for herself. She got her Master’s degree in sociology and has yet to do anything with is because as soon as she had her degree in hand, she started taking care of my ill sister. I think she was even offered a 6 month something in England but turned it down because she was needed here. She is so selfless! It drives me nuts! She has so many thing she NEEDS to do for herself but she won’t stop giving!
I love most that my mother is kind enough to help out with my daughters so I can work
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This book sounds fabulous - love that my mom is dedicated
I would LOVE to win this book
This looks like a great book!
I love that my mother is my best friend when I need her to be and my mother when I need her to be - even when it’s easier to just be my friend.
oooh, i can\’t resist a good book. And a good book giveaway is even better.
I love how my mom listens and has just the right thing to say. I love how kind she is and that she is my best friend.
My best friend is expecting and would love this!
My mother loved unconditionally, taught me about who God really was and gave everything she had every day of her life. Boy do I miss her.
Looks like an interesting read! I’m always up for a little extra encouragement during this “season” of motherhood (pregnancy, infancy, and toddlerhood).
I appreciate that my mom (actually both of my parents) “protected” me from so much in the early years. We weren’t “sheltered” in the negative sense, but we did have a carefree, TV-free childhood…and I’m grateful for that.
I love my Mom’s strength and diligence. I wish I had more.