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Mighty Mom Monday: Just Say “No” to Mommy Guilt!

Posted in Extraordinary Moms, parenting, tagged Extraordinary Moms, Mighty Moms, parenting on October 20, 2008 | 1 Comment »

As is our custom here at EMN, today’s post is from the hilarious life experience of Sarah, A.K.A. “Mighty Mom.” Be sure to check out her blog at “My Wonderful Life.”
The number-one toughest thing about being a Mom is the colossal amount of GUILT that we carry. I’m not talking about simple regret, about things [...]

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Come and Join the Carnival!

Posted in EMN Carnival, Extraordinary Moms, tagged EMN Carnival, Extraordinary Moms, moms, writing contests on October 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

You have one more week to get your entries polished up for this month’s “EMN Carnival.” If you didn’t read about it in my newsletter (if you want the newsletter, just drop me a line at hsaxton@christianword.com), I posted the announcement today at Mommy Monsters. Come and see!
Remember, the winner gets $25 plus (if you [...]

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Lorraine Hartsook: An Extraordinary Mom

Posted in Adoption, Extraordinary Moms, inspiration, tagged Extraordinary Moms, Lorraine Hartsook, music on September 7, 2008 | 1 Comment »

Lorraine Hartsook is an extraordinary woman by any measure — adoptive mother, recording artist, speaker, and grandmother-to-be. She has a voice like Patsy Cline … and a heart for hurting souls.
I met Lorraine at a meeting of Catholic authors and speakers hosted by Stan Williams last spring, and was immediately struck by her compassion for [...]

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Wanna Change the World?

Posted in Extraordinary Moms, Uncategorized, tagged Extraordinary Moms, Hunger Site on July 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

Today at Mommy Monsters, I offer some tips for Extraordinary Moms who want to teach their children about the ways of compassion … lessons that are just a click away at “The Hunger Site.”
Although I’ve seen their “click to feed the world” program, I had no idea just how diversified their giving is!

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Me? Extraordinary?

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Extraordinary Moms on May 31, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

Yes … you. You might not feel like it some days (if you’re like me, most days you aspire to “adequate”). But Extraordinary Moms are not extraordinary because of how they feel, but because who they are.
Not because of their giftings, but because of their calling.
Some women are Extraordinary Moms because they have chosen to [...]

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MY BIG BOOK OF CATHOLIC BIBLE STORIES!

My latest book, to be released by Thomas Nelson in February 2010, includes over 150 Bible stories along with Catechism references and other information to help your whole family apply these stories to your lives. It is especially useful for families with children ages 7-10.

Online sources found in the book are available here.

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October

This month we pray for . . .

For family and friends who have lost loved ones, and for the repose of the souls of those we love who have gone before us.

For FOSTERING FUTURES, a new foster agency recently opened up in Washtenaw County, for wisdom and guidance for the social workers and foster parents who will be taking in those hurting, fragile little lives.

For the schools our children attend, that God would grant their teachers wisdom, and help the administrators make the most of the resources they have.

Lord, for these and all our other intentions, give us grace enough for each day . . . and wisdom not to look too far ahead. Help us to grow in mercy and grace. Amen!

Do you have a special request? Send me a link, and I'll add you to the list! (Be sure to let us know how your prayer was answered, too.)

Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta always had room in her heart for one more. "Bring the child to me," she'd say.

Let us follow her example, and allow God to enlarge our hearts to love more deeply, and enlarge our souls, to trust Him more completely.
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