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word to the weary

From Tears to Triumph

October 7, 2022July 14, 2015 by valplowman

Ashley Bellis (Mother to one child)   When I was expecting, a lady from church whom I greatly respect recommended I read a book that she read for motherhood. Our church …

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Guilt as a Mother: Consider the Source

February 3, 2025January 28, 2015 by valplowman
Woman feeling guilty. She is wearing a yellow shirt.

If you feel like you are a failure and can never improve, this is not inspiration from the Lord. The Lord will correct you, but He will always encourage you …

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Categories Motherhood Tags word to the weary 2 Comments

This, Too, Shall Pass {Guest Post}

May 6, 2024January 15, 2015 by valplowman
Mom kissing newborn face. Newborn is crying

Life with a newborn can be really hard! It seems overwhelming and hard. But the hard days do end. by Elaine from http://www.faithfullyinfertile.com/ As a general rule, I dislike the …

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Categories Motherhood Tags adoption, BFBN, Guest Post, newborns, word to the weary 1 Comment

The Long, Hard Hours of Being a First Time Mom

October 14, 2024October 29, 2014 by valplowman
Mom holding her baby on her chest

Even if you have always dreamed of motherhood, those first weeks of being a mom are not always easy! They can be super, super hard. That doesn’t mean anything is …

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Categories Motherhood Tags first time mom, word to the weary 8 Comments

Raising Difficult Children: Words of Comfort

February 19, 2024September 24, 2014 by valplowman

Get comfort when you have a child who is just really difficult to raise. You were put there for that child because you can reach them best. I have noticed …

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The Journey IS the Destination

June 24, 2024June 25, 2014 by valplowman
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Find joy in the journey of parenting your kids. The journey is the WHOLE point. There is no end point to parenting. There I was, watching The Voice. I was …

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Quotable Mondays: Sacrifice and Investment

October 27, 2023December 2, 2013 by valplowman
Parenting sacrifice quote

Today’s quote is: “You will come to know that what appears today to be a sacrifice will prove instead to be the greatest investment that you will ever make.” -Gordon …

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Valerie Plowman

Valerie Plowman, known as "the Babywise Mom", is the happy mother of four children. She has been helping parents with their parenting concerns since 2007 and loves helping others absolutely love being a parent.

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