Foreword by Beverly Campbell

Introduction: Beginning by Kathryn Lynard Soper
(preview online)

Forty Weeks ‘Til Spring
Turning seasons lead one woman into the rich wilderness of motherhood.

Angel Mother
She went to work, he nurtured the baby—until the Spirit spoke.

Expectations
Breastfeeding doesn’t always come naturally.

They Weren’t Mine to Keep
An unforgettable journey for two adopted babies and one naïve teenager.

The Yoke of Wisdom
Miscarriage brings pain, grief, loss—and truth.

Small Sacrifice
Morning sickness only seems to last forever.

Finding Myself on Google
A star scholar struggles to embrace the birthright of Mother Eve.

Giraffes Kiss
Is she really ready for another baby?

Grace and Glorie
Two Guatemalan daughters transform a family.

Earthbound
A surprise pregnancy shows the ties between motherhood and mother nature.

Natural-born Mother
Struggling with her sons’ special needs, she nixes the ideal for the real.

The Tree of Life
The agony of stillbirth; the hope of eternal family ties.

Intent to Do Good
How can she do good in the world if she can’t even finish the laundry?

Creation out of Chaos
An urban mom finds unexpected fuel for the creative fire.

That One in the Middle
Sandwiched between two sisters, will the second-born son sink or swim?

Will It Ever Be Enough?
An overwhelmed mom trades perfectionism for grace.

Strolling with Toddlers
“You’ll weep as you raise them and you’ll weep when you’re done.”

Tea Party Blessings
On cucumber sandwiches, faith, and infertility.

Going up the Mountain
Five kids in a cinder-block apartment—where can she turn for peace?

The Measure of a Mother
The best mothering isn’t done with a recipe.

Wonder Mold Mother
In search of the self she gave away piece by piece.

Was Barbie from the Triassic Period?
A mom of squabbling preschoolers faces her performance review.

Making the Grass Greener
She wants a baby, and she’s willing to cut a deal.

Watch with Me
Early childhood is going, going, gone—but is it gone forever?

…and poems by Darlene Young, Sharlee Mullins Glenn, Melonie Cannon, Heather Harris Bergevin, Johnna Cornett, Lani B. Whitney, and Melissa Young