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A Mother's Work is Never Done!
The Will to Succeed
The Will to Succeed gives a “through the eyes” glimpse into the emotions, thoughts, decisions, and highs and lows of a mother’s life. Although the consequences of a wrong decision, no matter how slight weigh heavily on her, she presses on – faithful, strong and determined.
Encapsulated in the eight chapters of this book, you will experience the uniqueness of life through the eyes and heartbeats of eight mothers and its ensuing oddities and uncertainties.
Although a compendium of ideas, thoughts, career fields and family structure is found among these mothers, one common thread connects them – commitment.
Several of the mothers are married. Some are single, and others widowed or divorced. One mother is a military spouse; the other an Admiral in the Navy.
Yet, each one is doing her best to love, protect and provide for her family.
Someone once explained motherhood to me with these words, “At a sporting event two types of people are gathered, spectators and participants. Anyone can be a spectator, just say whatever comes to mind, either for or against the contest or the contestants.”
“However, it takes a special warrior to be a participant. You are no longer in the stands, high and safe above the crowd. Now you are face-to-face with your opponent in the arena of life, fighting, striving, getting knocked down, getting dirtied but refusing to quit – those are the real mothers!”
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The Will to Succeed gives a “through the eyes” glimpse into the emotions, thoughts, decisions, and highs and lows of a mother’s life. Although the consequences of a wrong decision, no matter how slight weigh heavily on her, she presses on – faithful, strong and determined.
Encapsulated in the eight chapters of this book, you will experience the uniqueness of life through the eyes and heartbeats of eight mothers and its ensuing oddities and uncertainties.
Although a compendium of ideas, thoughts, career fields and family structure is found among these mothers, one common thread connects them – commitment.
Several of the mothers are married. Some are single, and others widowed or divorced. One mother is a military spouse; the other an Admiral in the Navy.
Yet, each one is doing her best to love, protect and provide for her family.
Someone once explained motherhood to me with these words, “At a sporting event two types of people are gathered, spectators and participants. Anyone can be a spectator, just say whatever comes to mind, either for or against the contest or the contestants.”
“However, it takes a special warrior to be a participant. You are no longer in the stands, high and safe above the crowd. Now you are face-to-face with your opponent in the arena of life, fighting, striving, getting knocked down, getting dirtied but refusing to quit – those are the real mothers!”
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Grandmothers – The Unsung Heroes.
Grandmamma's Prayers
“GrandMamma’s Prayers,” don’t underestimate the persistency and consistency of a praying grandmother!
When we think of GrandMamma, we often think of good food, dress up days and Sunday morning church. GrandMamma’s Prayers records a simpler time in life.
A time when the social, economic, or cultural status of a person was not the determining factor of a relationship.
Life in the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s was anything but uncomplicated. Yet, even with all the inherent uncertainties of these times, they were still some of the best of times and worst of times, all at the same time.
GrandMamma’s Prayers takes a nostalgic look at those bygone years. A time when a neighbor helped a neighbor without expecting anything in return: when a ride in an old wagon was the highlight of the summer and where Sundays’ were the official church days.
So often you will hear people say, “You know my GrandMamma always said . . .” or “My GrandMamma always did . . .” or “She taught me how to . . .”
These were testimonials to the unselfish work and labor grandmothers carried out for their grandchildren and everyone around them.
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“GrandMamma’s Prayers,” don’t underestimate the persistency and consistency of a praying grandmother!
When we think of GrandMamma, we often think of good food, dress up days and Sunday morning church. GrandMamma’s Prayers records a simpler time in life.
A time when the social, economic, or cultural status of a person was not the determining factor of a relationship.
Life in the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s was anything but uncomplicated. Yet, even with all the inherent uncertainties of these times, they were still some of the best of times and worst of times, all at the same time.
GrandMamma’s Prayers takes a nostalgic look at those bygone years. A time when a neighbor helped a neighbor without expecting anything in return: when a ride in an old wagon was the highlight of the summer and where Sundays’ were the official church days.
So often you will hear people say, “You know my GrandMamma always said . . .” or “My GrandMamma always did . . .” or “She taught me how to . . .”
These were testimonials to the unselfish work and labor grandmothers carried out for their grandchildren and everyone around them.
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