The Rewards of Motherhood... Where Are They?!?!

By Tere Barron Pinkney

If you are of the “Erma Bombeck” era, you will love this book. It shares the truth of Motherhood in a way that is pleasantly relatable. No matter your age, the experiences of Motherhood never change... ENJOY!

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Jan 21, 2021
• ISBN: 9781664213746

Tere Barron Pinkney

Teressa “Tere” Barron has three adult children and eight grands; and is excited about sharing some of her then, nightmares – which are now, precious memories with you. Tere is a Holistic Christian Life Coach, Family Mediator, speaker and writer. She is also the Founder and Executive Director of PK4LIFE, a non-profit organization serving PK’s (Preachers’ Kids) by providing a safe community of support, personal growth and development. Tere is a PK 2. Although God blessed Tere to personally witness His amazing miracles day after day, her greatest and most precious miracles are Motherhood and God’s saving grace – when she accepted Him as her personal Savior.

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ISBN: 978-1-6642-1372-2 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-6642-1373-9 (hc)

ISBN: 978-1-6642-1374-6 (e)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2020923404

WestBow Press rev. date: 01/14/2021

Contents

In Memory of Mom

Dedication

A Special Thanks

Introduction

Chapter 1 The Ultimate Reward… Bundles of Joy

Chapter 2 The Reward of Bonding via Breastfeeding

Chapter 3 Where Did My Body Go? I know that reward is in here somewhere!

Chapter 4 The Reward of Lost Romance

Chapter 5 School Days… Daze!!!

Chapter 6 The Rewards of Creative Parenting

Chapter 7 The Rewards of Practicing Discipline

Chapter 8 The Rewards of Family Vacations

Chapter 9 The Reward of Family Pictures

Chapter 10 The Rewards of Embarrassing Moments: Out of the Mouths of Babes

Chapter 11 The Rewards of Teenagers

Chapter 12 Letter to My Rewards: Vivian Grace, Desiree Michele, Timothy Dewitt, Jr.

In Memory Of Mom

I praise God from Whom all blessings flow for His love, grace and mercy are everlasting. Your life of love exuded nothing but honor and glory to God, which gave me the precious gift of a relationship with Him. As you accompanied Daddy while he preached the gospel, it was your life that touched the masses and was a sermon heard around the world. Your strength was unlike any I have ever experienced, yet you were the epitome of beauty, humility, femininity and loyalty … what a mom—what a woman! As your first-born, I watched you weather many storms and exercise a faith that really did move mountains, whereby giving a new meaning to your favorite Bible verse and daily mantra, I am crucified with Christ, nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me… (Gal. 2:20 NIV). It is because of you that I can say with conviction and confidence that God is my love, my life, my strength, my courage, my rock, my salvation—in Him do I trust! As I consistently witnessed His loving care for you, I know He cares for me.

You were always the prettiest, smartest, most talented and most fun Mommy ever, and we (your daughters) know and cherish the thought of just how crazy in love with us you were. We are Vivi’s Girls!

As if the gift of salvation was not enough, God in His mercy, allowed you to sleep first to keep me motivated towards heaven. I really can’t wait to get there so I can be with you; get some more hugs and kisses, hear your angelic voice, see you sport your magnificent crown, and watch you strut your stuff as only you can. Mom, I miss you, but hey, you fought a good fight and you ran a great race—you deserve a good nap! See you in heaven, Mom!

All my love forever,

Tere

Dedication

To my children, Vivian Grace, Desiree Michele,