Baby Quote by Polly Berrien Berends Download Open image “We can see that the baby is as much an instrument of nourishment for us as we are for him.” — Polly Berrien Berends ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2.2 out of 5 (10 ratings) Copy quoteShare Baby Him Instrument Much Nourishment See Us
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The parent is the strongest statement that the child hears regarding what it means to be alive and real. More than what we say… — Polly Berrien Berends Copy Share Image
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Most of us would do more for our babies than we have ever been willing to do for anyone, even ourselves. — Polly Berrien Berends Copy Share Image
“If your children see that you are seeking, they will seek—the finding part is up to God.” — Polly Berrien Berends Copy Share Image
My list of things I never pictured myself saying when I pictured myself as a parent has grown over the years. — Polly Berrien Berends Copy Share Image
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