A poignant account of Norah Ann Mason's life journey as a wife, mother and single parent. This book will have a powerful impact on anyone, female or male, who has experienced parental abuse, family separations, financial struggles and a desperate need to find the magic in life that others talk about that just doesn't seem to be there for them.

Many parents say their children have been their best teachers. Norah becomes a willing student of Natalie, Hank, Joey and Kati. Each child with their own personalities and needs become textbooks from which Norah draws the knowledge and experience that ultimately shed light on her life and its deeper meaning.

"Norah Mason is truly a 'mother for all seasons.' In a series of colorful too-true-to-be-true episodes, Sharon Kay takes the reader on a typical journey through parenthood, divorce, re-marriage and redemption. Rainbows keep disappearing in angry storm clouds, but with practice and plenty of love and forgiveness, Norah learns how to produce her own magical prisms. The pot of gold is this book -- a great one."

-- Barry Spilchuk, Co-Author of Cup of Chicken Soup for the Soul^(TM)

"Sharon Kay has written a book for all mothers -- and a book for all people who have ever been in relationship. Filled with the subtlety and complexity, sweetness and power of the parent/child bond, A Mother's Journey teaches all of us how to love more deeply and receive love more wholly. Take this book home and read it now. Buy copies for those you love the best. Let it bless you."

-- Mary Manin Morrissey, Author of Building Your Field of Dreams and No Less Than Greatness

"Sharon Kay's book reminds us that everyday challenges are exactly what we need to discover life's true magic and wonder. Her messages of love and forgiveness couldn't come at a better time."

-- Arielle Ford, Author of Magical Souvenirs: True Spiritual Adventures From Around the World.

At once profoundly simple and simply profound, a roller-coaster ride through the deepest recesses of the mothering life. Get out the tissues, girls! This one will score a direct hit to your heart - but only if you've ever been a mother, or ever had one."

-- Rachel Snyder, Author of 365 Words of Well-Being for Women and What There is to Love about a Man

Your books are wonderful! They're not really words, but art, and therapy all in one!

-- Dean Clark, Father of an autistic boy (San Ramon, CA)

"I love my journey," confesses Norah Mason when she finally realizes there really are no 'right answers,' and she will 'never get it done.' Through the healing power of love and understanding, author Sharon Kay gently steers Norah up and out of her anger, fear and feelings of unworthiness into a brave new world of enlightenment. This book is tender and rich with the mystery and miracles of parenthood.

-- Eve Eschner Hogan, Author of Way of the Winding Path: A Map to the Labyrinth of Life

"Sharon is a custodian for the Mother Pearl that perfects emotion, peace and forgiveness to restore and replenish MOTHERHOOD. The value of her work touches mothers, children, mates, family members and the lifestyles we diversify into that only a poet can reach. The soul is forever constant and Sharon in A Mothers Journey speakers the truth faster, which brings us all back to the eternal reality, "My mommy and I are one...

"If Men are from Mars and Women are from Venus like my good friend John Gray suggests, then Mommies are from Earth and Sharon gives us the 'language.'

--Bernhard Dohrmann, Founder IBI & Super Teaching, Author

About the Author:

Sharon Kay, aka Sharon Warren, writer, poet, minister, marketing specialist, mother of three children and four grandsons, grew up on a small farm near the small mid-Michigan town of Freeland.

In 1993 Sharon self-published her first book, One Light One Love and in 1993, she collaborated with acoustic guitarist, Michael McCabe of Vancouver, WA to produce a CD, One Light One Love, Vol. I.

In 1995 she self-published her next two books, Long Long Ago and Angel Fingerprints. The latter has sold over 20,000 copies and is in its fourth printing. Both books have served hospice patients, families and hospice workers around the country since 1996.

Sharon's declared mission and life purpose are: "Dedicated to creating paths of communication which heal hearts through the power of love around the world."

Contents:

Foreword

Geneology

1. The Beginning
2. Sorrow Can Open a Heart
3. Our Children Teach Us Patience
4. Freedom from Fear
5. Bless Your Journey
6. Love Is Unlimited
7. A Leap of Faith
8. We Love or Cry Out for Love
9. We Are All Unique
10. Be Willing to Forgive
11. There Is No Separation
12. Out of the Mouths of Babes
13. Home Is Where Love Is
14. All Children Are Gifts
15. There Are No Accidents
16. Life is for Learning
17. "To Sell" Means "To Serve"
18. Learning Involves Risks
19. Let Go of Control
20. Life Is For Living
21. Trust the Still, Small Voice
22. Cooperation Is a Family Affair
23. Life Is a Gift
24. Listen with Your Heart
25. Find Your Wings and Fly
26. Our Children Are Not Our Children
27. Grief Opens Your Heart

Part II - Second Lifetime

28. Choices
29. Forgiveness Heals
30. All Is Well... No Matter How It Looks
31. Thoughts and Feelings Create Our Reality
32. Decide What You Want, Then Decide Again
33. What's Wrong with Your Head?
34. God in the Mirror
35. Whose Life Is This, Anyway?
36. There Is No Death
37. The Power Of Love Heals
38. There Are No Mistakes
39. Remembering the Truth Heals
40. Ignore What Others Think of You
41. Life Is For Giving Us a Chance to See Things Differently
42. Mom's Angel
43. Tears Are for Healing
44. Angels Are Everywhere
45. It's in the Air

Epilogue

Excerpt:

CHAPTER SEVENTEEN

"To Sell" Means "To Serve"

"You can have anything in life that you want, if you help enough people get what they want." --Zig Ziglar

 "I want a job, too, Mommy!" Joey's eyes widened as he watched Natalie sorting piles of crisp dollar bills and shiny silver quarters on the dining room table.

"Then get a job," Natalie smiled at her little brother.

"I'm too little!" Joey leaned his elbows on the table and dropped his head in his hands.

"No, you're not."

"What can I do, Mom? I'm only six."

"Well, you could sell these boxed greeting cards. Almost every mom needs greeting cards." I pulled a large manila envelope from the stack of mail on the counter.

"How?"

"Just take this catalog to each one of our neighbors and ask them if they would like to buy a box of cards. Then collect the amount listed in the catalog for each box you sell. When you have sold sixteen boxes you can buy the cards at the wholesale price. You get to keep the difference. That's your profit."

Joey studied the catalog for a long time and looked at all the greeting card samples. "I can do that. That'll be fun."

Gathering the catalog, order sheet and sample cards, he put them into the manila envelope. He ran to sharpen his pencil and headed out the door with the big envelope under his arm.

"Stay on our street, okay?"

"I will." Joey's voice trailed off as he hurried down the driveway.

Natalie smiled. "That's my little brother. He's not afraid of anything."

I felt proud of Joey's independence. I always sent an Angel or two with my children wherever they went. Today was no exception.

Two hours later the screen door flew open. "I did it! I sold sixteen boxes! Everyone liked the cards. They even thanked me." Joey proudly dumped checks, cash and coins onto the table.

Together we counted the money and I double-checked his order.

"Your profit is ten dollars and twenty-four cents after you pay for the postage and the cards. Count out your profit. You will have to deliver the cards when the order arrives."

"Sure," Joey said, intent on counting the exact amount that was his profit. "Wow, I'm rich!"

"Yes, we are all rich... in more ways than you know. Being rich isn't about money. It's about being happy, having fun and helping other people."

Joey is the top salesperson in his company today because he learned early in his life that "to sell" means "to serve." He loves people and he loves helping people get what they want.

That day Joey also learned you can do anything when you know that you can.

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