Work at Home Success By Jill Hart
Mom Laughs By Cheryl Moeller
Simplifying Motherhood By Trish Berg
Ask A Twin Mommy By Cheryl Lage
Mothering By Heart By Cheri Fuller
Jelly Mom By Lisa Barker
Family Check-up By Sheila Wray Gregoire
Parent to Parent By Jodie Lynn
Moments for Mom By Elisabeth Corcoran
Making the Most of Marriage By Paula Friedrichsen
The Mom You're Meant to Be: Loving Your Kids While Leaning on God
Reviewed by Amy B
Okay, call me shallow, but the first thing I noticed and liked about Cheri Fuller's "The Mom You're Meant to Be" is the "cushy" front cover. Inside the enjoyable cover are forty short, easy to read chapters that cover many different aspects of motherhood.
The recurring theme throughout the book is about relying on God during the brief time we have to love, nurture, and teach our children. We should strive to build solid, memory-packed relationships with our children, through communication, love and time spent together.
As most mothers already know, mothering is one of the most challenging jobs a woman can have, but also one of the most rewarding. While mothering, we must remember God made each of our children different and what works well for one child may not work at all for another. This holds true for a child's learning, discipline, interests and unique abilities. If we ask God for wisdom regarding our children, He will provide the answers.
We also must find joy in all stages of life, through dreary days, sickness and normal everyday routine. Each stage of our childrens' lives has its own challenges and rewards, from infant to adulthood. Making a very good point, Ms. Fuller says that while we go through physical pain to bring each of our children into this world at their birth, we also go through an emotional pain to bring them out into the world once they reach adulthood. Since the time in between is so short, we need to make the most of it and not worry about the things that don't matter in the long run.
I'm getting better at enjoying every moment with my kids, but it hasn't always been easy. Nowadays, it seems like so many people feel a need to over-schedule their lives, not wanting any member of their family to miss out on "experiences." But we need to slow down and savor each and every moment God gives us together with our families.
Throughout The Mom You're Meant to Be are quotes from famous, and not so famous people, in addition to Scripture. Additionally, at the end of each chapter, except the first one, there is a "Question For Reflection," to give further thought about what was discussed in each chapter. After reading this book, it would surprise me if you could not find at least one aspect of your life, as a mother, that would cause you to stop and reflect.
You can find more details about The Mom You're Meant to Be by Cheri
Fuller, here.
www.cherifuller.com
© Amy, 2004-
Amy is a SAHM of two. She volunteers with her church youth program and at her childrens' schools. She lives in Ohio with her husband, two beautiful children (ages 4 and 9), and a couple slobbery 'fur babies'.