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A Birthday Give-Away, because I ♥ You

October 2, 2015 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Give-Aways, Gratitude, Motherhood, Reviews, Special Events, Spiritual Growth 35 Comments

Today is my birthday. I am 49 years old.

{That’s okay. I don’t mind if you gasp.}

Once upon a time, I looked like this:

Mini Me

Now, however, I look like this:

Me at 49

 

 

Okay, not really. That’s just how I feel some days.

Actually, I look like this:

Goodbye 48

Saying goodbye to 48!

(Photo credit: Felicity, who sighed and set aside her homework in order to indulge her Manhattan-drinking momma.) 

 

The eyes are older but the little girl’s still there…the one that needs love & hugs & & lots and LOTS of attention. I’m working on that last part, mind you! It’s much better to give than receive, I know, but my temperament is such that I’ve always been needy.

(It’s a “baby of the family” thing.)

I do love a good birthday, though–always have and always will (I hope). For that reason, I want to give YOU a gift. This book:

Teaching from Rest Cover

…is life-changing, and I want you to read it.

Please.

Sarah Mackenzie is doing great good on the internet. I wouldn’t be me without her, and that is not an understatement. And here’s the thing: you don’t have to be a homeschooler to gain the peace that this book offers!  Her Teaching from Rest philosophy has saved me from myself on many a day, which seems a contradiction, right? I wouldn’t be me without this book, and yet, this book’s what saved from me?

We are all a compilation. The good…the bad…the ugly…the needy…it’s all there inside of us, and if we’re to be who we’re called to be…

That is to say, the very best version of ourselves…

Then we need grace and hope and trust and LOVE, emphasis on that last word in CAPS. We need to believe in God’s love for us, and we need to trust that it will be okay. On the days when we’re completely tapped out; on the days when people let us down; on the days when we feel fat or sad or lonely…

He is there, His arms outstretched.

How do I know this? I’m old! I’ve lived it!

And so, dear friend, let me share this book with one lucky reader.  I wish I could send everyone a copy, but I’m cheap and so I can’t. I’m sorry. Love my needy me anyway? But for one of you, one lucky reader, I DO have a copy that I’ll have Sarah sign for you.

She’s just that awesome. I know she will.

Meanwhile, friend, take Sarah’s advice to heart:

Maybe your task seems impossible. In fact, it probably is impossible! So is walking on water, and Jesus didn’t seem to strain much to help Peter do that. Even Peter! Sinful, prideful, impulsive Peter! The one who rejected the Lord at His time of need–the one whom the Lord called from a fisherman’s small and insignificant life to fulfill a place in His kingdom that we can barely comprehend.

If we cry out, He will immediately reach out His hand.

Fix your eyes on Jesus. Don’t you dare take your eyes off Him, because you will surely sink. And when you do, cry out. O you, of little faith, why did you doubt? He’s got this. He always did. 

To enter my give-away, please say a prayer for a special intention. (It’s a big one but I can’t say what it is.) Once you’ve done that, leave a comment to say so.

Boom! You’re in like Flynn.

Have a beautiful day. ♥

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  1. Christine M says

    October 2, 2015 at 10:27 am

    Prayer said for your special intention. I hope everything works out okay.

    Reply
  2. KackyK says

    October 2, 2015 at 10:34 am

    Prayer said and will be remembered. It’s Friday and Happy Happy Birthday!

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  3. Annie says

    October 2, 2015 at 10:45 am

    Memorare said! Happy birthday!

    Reply
  4. Katie says

    October 2, 2015 at 10:58 am

    Prayers have been sent up. 🙂

    Reply
  5. Debbie S says

    October 2, 2015 at 11:58 am

    Prayer said-Happy Birthday!!

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  6. Jane M says

    October 2, 2015 at 12:06 pm

    Prayed The Memorare just now for your intention. Have a blessed birthday!

    Reply
  7. Joann10 says

    October 2, 2015 at 12:12 pm

    Memorare has been prayed for your intentions. Many blessings.

    Reply
  8. Laurie Walsh says

    October 2, 2015 at 12:17 pm

    10 Memoares for you my dear!

    Reply
  9. Linda R says

    October 2, 2015 at 12:18 pm

    Happy, happy birthday, beautiful! Prayers for you! Thank you for sharing so beautifully!

    Reply
  10. Jen says

    October 2, 2015 at 12:22 pm

    Sending my prayers for your special intention. We are almost birthday twins- I turn 49 on 10/10;)

    Reply
  11. Laurie Walsh says

    October 2, 2015 at 12:23 pm

    I love the pic of the Queen and her Manhattan!
    Beautiful is what I wish for you today … I wish
    you a beautiful day knowing you are loved.
    and called!

    Happy Birthday Margaret

    Reply
  12. Sue K says

    October 2, 2015 at 12:27 pm

    Happy birthday, friend! May God bless you (and your special intention).

    Reply
  13. Therese says

    October 2, 2015 at 12:30 pm

    If you were born on the first, we would be birthday twins. Said some prayers for your intention.

    Reply
  14. Jennifer Tester says

    October 2, 2015 at 12:39 pm

    I just prayed for you and you special intention. Happy Birthday!!

    Reply
  15. Betsy M says

    October 2, 2015 at 1:27 pm

    My dear Margaret I said a prayer for you and your special intention. I asked God to bless your year.
    Happy Birthday!!!!!

    Reply
  16. mary says

    October 2, 2015 at 3:52 pm

    Praying for your special intention. Happy Birthday!

    Reply
  17. Lauri says

    October 2, 2015 at 4:11 pm

    Praying for your special intention. Have a wonderful birthday Margaret!

    Reply
  18. Meghan says

    October 2, 2015 at 5:42 pm

    Prayers for your intention my dear!
    Hope you have a fantastic birthday!

    Reply
  19. lena says

    October 2, 2015 at 7:49 pm

    I offered a prayer for your special intentions and will add you to my family’s rosary..

    Reply
  20. Ann says

    October 2, 2015 at 8:22 pm

    Prayed a Hail Mary. Happy Birthday!

    Reply
  21. Lynn B says

    October 2, 2015 at 8:44 pm

    Hi Margaret, happiest birthday and many blessings!! Prayers sent for your special intention. 🙂

    Reply
  22. Patty G says

    October 2, 2015 at 8:49 pm

    Happy Birthday and may the year ahead be full of blessings! I said a prayer for you.

    Reply
  23. Jenny says

    October 2, 2015 at 9:07 pm

    praying for your intention and wishing you a lovely birthday.

    Reply
  24. Karen says

    October 2, 2015 at 10:33 pm

    Happy birthday! (Lovely feast day to be born on). My prayer has been offered for your intention.

    Reply
  25. Amy says

    October 3, 2015 at 2:06 am

    Happy birthday! My husband’s birthday is today. I said a prayer for your intention, but don’t include me in the drawing. I own Sarah’s book and love it! So generous of you to give a gift on your birthday!

    Reply
  26. Rachelle says

    October 3, 2015 at 2:38 am

    Happy birthday! What a great day to have a birthday on the feast of the Guardian Angels. It is my son’s birthday also so I just love this day. Prayers for you.

    Reply
  27. Meredith says

    October 3, 2015 at 3:04 am

    Just prayed for your intention, and I thought of you several times today, as you share a birthday with my grandma. Hope it was a happy day!

    Reply
  28. Tricia says

    October 3, 2015 at 4:44 am

    Praying for your intention my dear birthday girl! Come see us again. We have more kittens!

    Reply
  29. Jamie Jo says

    October 3, 2015 at 5:28 am

    If I enter and win, people will think it’s rigged. But here goes anyway! I’m sure your readers trust you, right?

    Besides, I’d love that book!

    Happy birthday sweet Maggie!
    Love to you on this special day!

    Reply
  30. Shannon says

    October 4, 2015 at 3:48 am

    Prayers said!

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    • Shannon says

      October 4, 2015 at 3:48 am

      Oh, and happiest of birthdays!

      Reply
  31. Becky D. says

    October 6, 2015 at 4:21 am

    Prayers said!! and if the giveaway is still open I’d love to win the book. I have the older ebook version and need to read it again. I’m 49 too since June.

    Reply
  32. Jennifer says

    October 6, 2015 at 12:36 pm

    Prayers and Happy Birthday

    Reply
  33. Gail says

    October 7, 2015 at 5:54 pm

    Dearest Margaret:
    I said the Memorare and Hail Mary for your intentions.

    Reply
  34. juliea says

    October 13, 2015 at 12:21 am

    Prayer said! Happy Happy Happy Birthday!!!!

    Reply

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