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musings of Sarah Reinhard: Catholic wife, mother, writer, convert, farm girl

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Entries Tagged as 'Motherhood'

Sleep Solutions, by Young Mom

June 15th, 2010 · 13 Comments · Motherhood, guest post

Young Mom blogs about life with three children aged three and under at Musings of a Young Mom. She is the wife of a Protestant Minister, but is interested in the Catholic Church. She uses her blog to write about her religious journey as well. Today she shares about her battles with sleep…and asks for your input. – [...]

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Prayer for Mothers

May 9th, 2010 · 2 Comments · Faith, Motherhood

Most Gracious Heavenly Father, We thank You for our mothers to whom You have entrusted the care of every precious human life from its very beginning in the womb. You have given to woman the capacity of participating with You in the creation of new life. Grant that every woman may come to understand the [...]

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The Solution to Your Gift-Buying Dilemma

February 11th, 2010 · 4 Comments · Books, Motherhood, Reviews

Do you have a woman in your life who’s impossible to shop for, who has it all, who doesn’t need — or want — a thing?  Do you find yourself dreading gift-giving holidays, wanting to delight her, but fearful of falling short?  Do you pray for a miracle and inspiration? Your prayer has been answered. [...]

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This and That

October 10th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Inspired by Mary, Mary Moment Segments, Motherhood, podcasts, writing

The end-of-week linkage: This week’s Catholic Moments features Deborah Schaben and her pilgrimage along the  Camino de Santiago de Compostela. Deacon Tom and I combined the Deacon Moment and Mary Moment and discussed my conversion to the Catholic Faith and how Mary was close to me during my journey into the Church.  And, big news!  [...]

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A New Role for Me

September 12th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Motherhood, writing

I was minding my own business, really, talking to a mom friend and pushing my toddler on the swings. I didn’t ask the little boy to come up to me.  I didn’t even smile his way. But he did come up to me.  He wasn’t shy at all, and he even smiled as he asked [...]

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