Children Are a Blessing is the author's testimony as a mother, taking the reader on a journey throughout infancy, toddlerhood, adolescence, and adulthood. Many of the poems are letters to her children, disclosing personality traits and experiences unique to each child. The remaining poetry came from a place that is from the child within. A great read for parents and parents to be, it is an inspiration to treasure the precious memories and milestones of parenthood. A memoir requires taking a trip down memory lane, reaching deep down into the archives of the soul. It requires hours of reflection, tears and smiles, sweat and blood; it is an extremely satisfying experience. Being a parent is both terrifying and fulfilling simultaneously! You'll feel the tug of nostalgia-laughing one minute, crying the next. Perusing the past is not living in the past but embracing it. We are the sum total of all our experiences. Being a parent is a privilege; being responsible for molding a child's life is truly one of life's blessings and challenges. Throughout the pages of this book, the author combines humor, vulnerability and intimacy to express her personal experiences. Children are "on loan" to parents from God. Much of who we are is dictated by the relationship between parents and their children. It is a balancing act of holding on to and letting go of both arduous and bittersweet. It is a difficult feat where one can have roots and wings. Although that sounds ambiguous, it is a fascinating fact that children should always remember where they came from. It's the foundation of their young personalities, a jumping-off point, so to speak. On that note, being a child is just as thrilling as being a parent. May this book bless all readers and children.