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Godwinks for Moms is the newest addition and book seven in SQuire Bushnell’s GodWink series. This is an anthology of thirty-two true stories and their touching Godwink experiences. Each account focuses on the everyday miracles that moms experience. Godwinks are meant as a reassurance to let moms know that they are never alone, it’s going to be okay, and that they are each valued and loved by God.

I will share one story that especially touch this reader’s heart.

Darla was an unwed teen who gave birth to a son she planned put up for adoption. She was heartbroken by her decision but knew she could not properly mother this little boy.. Still she longed to hold her son and begged the attending nurse to break the rule and allow it. Her nurse, Danella, with a breaking heart, went against the hospital rules and allowed Darla to hold her baby before he was taken to his adoptive parents. Darla covered her baby with her tears and kisses and promised to pray for him everyday. She kept her promise. The years passed and Daniela had a daughter she named Amanda. Amanda married a man named Chad. Danella and her family liked Chad, but felt like he had a chip on his shoulder. They learned that his mother had given him up for adoption at birth. He wondered why she didn’t want him and it had bothered him his whole life. What happened next will astound you and bring you to tears. Even as I write this my arms are covered with chills at the love displayed in This GodWink story.

The promise that God has a plan and a purpose for each of us amid the joys and sorrows of life is reinforced over and over.

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Godwinks for Moms is a nice read full of individual experiences that show that 'God works in mysterious ways'. I found the book to be a light easy read with many short stories. I felt that some stories felt a little like a 'reach' for the Godwink but I guess that it matters to the individual is what counts. A good book for any Christian mom who wants to feel uplifted.

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An anthology of treasured stories-- moments shared between mothers and their children, whether biological, adopted, or married into families. Their treasure trove of shared glimpses into brave mothers' and children's personal lives has been woven into a book meant to delight and inspire readers. While I'm not certain that all of these stories are authentic, as if they actually happened rather than being dreamed up by a clever storyteller, they all are written to inspire and instill hope. Granted, not every story in this volume of cherished moments is a happily-ever-after story, it is certain that they all will cause a reader to pause and reflect on a greater importance.

Each chapter contain two to four detailed accounts of moments shared between mothers and children. Some describe birth stories with great clarity and detail while other include captured moments of surgeries, incidents, or even deploying for military service. There are stories about adopting beloved pets into families. Other stories capture memories about important moments shared with neighbors, community members or mentors, and sometimes even angels.

While every story is meant to be Biblically based and accurate, so accounts do seem to have more of a flair for creativity and imagination. Either way, there will be moments of reading that evoke both laughter and tears.

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This book needs to be in the gift bag for every mom this Mothers Day. It was absolutely DARLING! I could not put it down. As a mom of four under six years old, I cherished the honesty of each page.

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Inspirational Christian book with amazing stories of mother’s intuition and God’s grace. Wonderful to read especially when you’re feeling a bit down! Uplifting but a tear jerker too.

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This book was so uplifting. Each Godink story made my own heart feel better. It was very simply written and easy to follow.

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I gravitate to the Godwink books. Love them so much.
Thanks to author, publisher and Netgalley got the chance to read this book. While I got the book for free it had no bearing on rating I gave it.

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