May the strength of the wind and the light of the sun,
The softness of the rain and the mystery of the moon
Reach you and fill you,
May beauty delight you and happiness uplift you,
May wonder fulfill you and love surround you,
May your step be steady and your arm be strong,
May your heart be peaceful and your word be true,
May you seek to learn, may you learn to live,
May you live to love, and may you love–always.
– Celtic blessing (p. 51, A Mother’s Book of Blessings
This book is simply gorgeous. It has quotes for every situation – the above is from the section on new babies. There are graduation blessings, wedding blessings, housewarming blessings, travel blessings, and more. With Mother’s Day rapidly approaching, a book like this would make a lovely gift for a mother at any stage in her life. It’s an attractive enough book to become a family heirloom, passed from mother to daughter or daughter-in-law. I received this book to review, thinking that it would just be a book of quotes, like many that are out there, and I was very pleasantly surprised by the quality of it.
About A Mother’s Book of Blessings
• Hardcover: 352 pages
• Publisher: National Geographic (March 27, 2018)
This beautifully illustrated keepsake contains more than 100 blessings from around the world that will commemorate life’s special moments and encourage everyday reflection for the whole family.
With ageless wisdom for every occasion, this elegant little book is the perfect gift for moms to share with their children — and for themselves. Time-honored proverbs, enlightening parables, and inspiring poetry, illustrated with exquisite vintage art, encourage readers to contemplate and celebrate life’s milestones. These uplifting words and their invaluable lessons, drawn from cultures around the world, will resonate with families of all walks. Whether commemorating a birthday, or celebrating a housewarming or a special holiday, this timeless treasure of 100-plus blessings provides guidance and encouragement for everyone: an enduring keepsake readers will turn to again and again.
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Ooh I love the idea of passing this down from mother to daughter/daughter-in-law – what a lovely idea!
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