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Those of us who care for children--biological moms and dads, adoptive parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles, godparents, foster parents, big siblings, chosen family, and all the rest of us--know how hard and heroic caring for young people can be. But when we're caught up in the day-to-day challenges of raising children, from teething to teen relationships, we can easily miss the sanctity of these moments.Gifted poet, empathetic pastor, and mom of three Meta Herrick Carlson names the moments we take for granted or that make us second-guess ourselves. Her blessings call out the simple struggles that remind us we are in good company and that we are loved in the midst of loving children. Ordinary Blessings for Parents is a spiritual high-five for parents in every stage of raising kids.
About the Author
Meta Herrick Carlson (she/her/hers) is a gifted poet and empathetic pastor living in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She serves a two campus congregation that used to be two totally separate churches with different histories and styles. This ministry is challenging and exciting because they are letting go and leaning in for the sake of a shared future. Meta is passionate about cultivating leadership, healthy systems and preaching that move us toward mercy and justice.She married a person named Matt who fixes things she breaks and waters all the plants. And he has dimples. She starts each day with a cup of coffee and a Flintstones chewable vitamin. Their three kids are loud, sticky, and fiercely loved.
