Motherhood is an intense, 'round-the-clock job that does not comes with scheduled breaks. But to stay healthy and happy, Moms need friendships, laughter, solitude and spiritual renewal. How can you meet these needs while juggling your family responsibilities?

Mary Byers, the mother of two lively young kids, shares how to take advantage of small pockets of time to—

• rest and refuel
• establish personal space
• develop and maintain friendships
• care for your physical well-being
• creatively stay sane in the midst of mothering

The Mother Load is packed with down-to-earth suggestions, spiritual truths and real-life advice to help you survive and thrive in your active family. You’ll also discover special insights into achieving balance and creating a more intimate relationship with the Lord.

Paperback:	240 pages
Publisher:	Harvest House Publishers (January 1, 2005)
Language:	English
ISBN-10:	0736915028
ISBN-13:	978-0736915021
Product Dimensions:	8.4 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
Price:	$12.00  +   $2.50 s/h

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“I’ve always wished I had a smart, kind mom living next door who could give me advice, reassure me that I’m not crazy, and help me to handle the ‘mother load.’ This book is the next best thing to that mom next door. Mary Byers offers friendly, practical advice on caring for yourself while caring for others. She reassures moms that it is not just okay to take care of yourself, it’s essential, and she offers wise and very practical counsel on just how to do so.”

- Keri Wyatt Kent, author of God’s Whisper in a Mother’s Chaos and The Garden of the Soul

“Mary Byers makes us feel valuable and understood through her compassion, humor, and willingness to share her own joys and frustrations of motherhood. Reading The Mother Load is like sitting across the table from Mary, drinking a cup of coffee or having milk and cookies. She is friend, cheerleader, and mother extraordinaire.”

- Leslie Levine, author of Wish It, Dream It, Do It:
Turn the Life You’re Living into the Life You Want

“Moms will be encouraged, refreshed, and find their ‘mother load’ and hearts lightened by Mary Byers’ new book The Mother Load. With both inspiration and practical ideas, I highly recommend it to moms of all ages!”

- Cheri Fuller, speaker and author of The Mom You’re Meant to Be,
The School Savvy Kids series, When Mothers Pray, and others

“This book has the rare combination of true wisdom, refreshing substance, and practical ideas that are do–able! An encouraging read for mothers of young children!”

- Susan Alexander Yates, author of And Then I Had Kids and And Then I Had Teenagers

“Do you feel like you are carrying the mother Over–load? Then take a break and refresh yourself with this book. Mary’s suggestions for meeting your needs will be like a drink of cool water—a blessing to both you and your family!”

- Kendra Smiley, conference speaker and author, Aaron’s Way:
The Journey of a Strong–Willed Child

“Want to be a more balanced, joyful, playful, and sane family manager? Join Mary Byers—a real mom like you and me—on an enjoyable journey of unloading the heavy stuff and replacing it with all that’s good and rewarding and fun about motherhood.”

- Lorilee Craker, author, We Should Do This More Often:
A Parent’s Guide to Romance, Passion, and Other Pre–Kid Activities You Vaguely Recall

“Who better to encourage moms toward personal growth, while commiserating about the lack of available time, than a mom in the trenches? Mary Byers speaks to our heartfelt needs with humor and understanding born of experience. Moms seeking practical ways to balance their responsibilities should put down their mother loads and pick up this book!”

- Cynthia Sumner, author of Mommy’s Trapped in the Bathroom