'More for Mom' encourages the Soul {Book Review}

I have a confession--the past few months have been rough. Between the endless winter, my oldest prepping to graduate high school & begin nursing school, my second-born starting the process of enlisting in the Navy, and getting kid number 5 ready to start Kindergarten, life has been a bit overwhelming. Thankfully, no big moments are currently happening with the other 3 children, but sometimes I simply call the week a 'win' when I remember every dentist appointment, IEP meeting, speech evaluation, school picnic, graduation announcements, and a clean track uniform.

So, getting around to reading a book & then doing a book review has felt overwhelming. Rather than seeing More for Mom as a chance to rest and renew, I began by reading quick snippets in between kids' events. Thankfully, those snippets were enough to cause me to slow down and savor the book. I have definitely been running on an empty tank...and that is not good for my relationships with my husband, my kids, or with Christ. More for Mom isn't merely a 'to-do' list, but rather sweet reminders of what it is to put my life in balance as I seek to put Christ first. Kristin Funston is authentic, relatable, and a realist...some of her lines brought tears to my eyes, while others poured into my life with wise counsel and application to deepen my walk with Christ. I am so thankful for this book and Funston's fresh approach, and I will be recommending it to many friends.

*I received a copy of this book from the publisher, but was under no obligation to write a review. My honest opinion has been provided without any requirement to write a positive review.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

With a passion for writing, Kristin Funston encourages women in a way that is relatable and
practical, with a healthy dose of humor. In addition to be a writer, Funston is a member and
employee of Hope Presbyterian Church and works as the Marriage and Family Coordinator and a
leader in the women’s ministry.
Convinced “balance” is a myth, Funston is also passionate about helping and encouraging women to
embrace their current season and experience God in the everyday. She shares her humor and writing
on motherhood on her blog and has been featured on multiple other blogs including The Better
Mom, City Moms Blog, TODAY Parenting, and Scary Mommy.
Funston has a master’s degree in Communication Studies from New Mexico State University. A
mom to three girls and not-so-domestic wife to an entrepreneurial athlete, Funston and her family
live outside of Memphis, TN.
More for Mom is her first book.

Learn more at MoreforMomBook.com. She is also active on Facebook (KristinDFunston)
and Instagram (@kfunston).