Happy Mother’s Day!

I’m in your inbox a day earlier than usual to celebrate this holiday with a few sentiments and a chance to win free stuff.

I have no idea at what point you are in life’s journey. Perhaps you’re pre-children. Perhaps you’re raising children, or wishing you were. Perhaps you’re an empty-nester. Perhaps children play no part in your plans.

All of these are valid and none is better than any other, but all are different, each with it’s own set of challenges. They come with anxiety, fear, hope, blessing, challenge, and the need for patience and self-care as well as a pouring out of oneself.

Whether we ourselves are mothers (or fathers) we all came from a woman. Our impressions of mothers were likely shaped by that woman or perhaps another or several others. Whatever the case, it’s likely there is a special woman in your life. It is fitting to honor her on this day. To thank her or pray for her.

My own mother has passed on to be with the Lord. I know she is planting flowers in her section of Heaven, beautifying the most beautiful place in her unique way. She adopted me when I was three days old and I am forever grateful to her for providing a loving home with opportunity to know the Lord, grow, and become myself. She was, and is, an inspiration — one of the kindest, most giving people I know. My daughter has her giving heart and carries on that part of her spirit today.

In honor of all readers with mothers here’s a link to a special Mother’s Day Scavenger Hunt that me and 13 other authors have put together for our readers. Click here to sign up. There are Mother’s Day goodies, including free books and ebooks, among other items available to win simply by finding the clues and filling out and submitting the simple form. Along the way, get to know the authors and perhaps add a few great new reads to your TBR list.

Until next time, que Dios les bendiga. May God bless and keep you! And may your days be blessed with beauty and love.

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