Motherhood – a journey experienced by many and yet each journey is unique. They may be similar but will be identical.
In her book, Anchored: Finding Hope in the Unexpected
Motherhood changes us forever. Our hearts are never our own afterwards. We learn to live with the unexpected as we try to balance the demands which we never could have imagined.
We came home from the hospital with our perfect baby envisioning all would go well. And it did. Truly. For the first three days.
Then it seemed like someone flipped a switch as the perfection turned sour and the colic slipped into our home. Sleepless days and nights. An infant unable to eat or sleep with any semblance of a schedule. Totally inexperienced, I felt unable to relate to other mothers, who seemed to have it all together and breezed through motherhood. As insecure as I felt, I had never loved another little human as much as I loved this life I held and rocked for hours on end.
This book, much like motherhood itself, has made me laugh and moved me to tears. I had never heard of Kayla before yet, through this book, she feels like a friend. Much like Kayla, through motherhood, I found myself becoming anchored in new found ways to my God.
In and through this book, you will find encouragement and hope as Kayla unveils the truths:
- God’s strength is made perfect in our weakness.
- God’s grace truly is sufficient for all things.
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“For anyone who has felt their faith in God falter, Anchored extends a gentle invitation to join her [Kayla] as she uncovers a hope that holds.”
If you would like to further connect with Kayla Aimee you can find her website here. She can also be found on Twitter and Facebook .
This post was inspired by Kayla Aimee’s new book, Anchored: Finding Hope in the Unexpected. Order your copy of #AnchoredHope today and receive this printable as a free gift by clicking here!
Today I am joining … Testimony Tuesday and Unite and True Story and #RaRaLinkup and Intentional Tuesday and Words With Winter and Literacy Musing Mondays .
Visiting today as your neighbor at #RaRaLinkup. Thank you for such a beautiful review of this book. I’m excited to look into it!
Thank you. I don’t think you will be disappointed 🙂
Thanks for this review! I’m especially thankful for the concept of Anchoring because our Summer Day Camp ministry has a nautical theme this year and I’m doing the Bible lessons. Anything that gets my creative juices moving in that direction is greatly appreciated!!
Michele, I do think you have plenty of creativity already but you will still enjoy the book 🙂 Blessings!
Would love to read it! Thanks for sharing this great review! I’m visiting you from Intentional Tuesday.
Blessings!
Tayrina
Thank you for sharing with us at Tell me a Story. http://letmetelluastory.blogspot.com/
It is difficult for new parents when a child had colic and other problems. I am amazed that this child was born so small and weighing in at almost nothing. Praise God she survived and so did mom.
Our first born was a good baby, but one time in particular there was no answer to help with the crying. I was at a loss, but my sweet husband took the baby for a ride in the car and soon he was lulled into sleep and I was given a much needed break.
It is amazing how being given that short break can so infuse us with strength to keep on going. Anchored is a wonderful testament of the faithfulness of God to hold onto us in the times of strong storms in our lives. It is always wonderful to join you.
Sounds like a great book. Just read another post about a hope anchor keeping us anchored to God.
Kathryn, I have seen a few posts about the anchor of hope as well. Seems like many of us need the reminder that our anchors will hold!
This looks great! Thanks for sharing!
Rosemond Cates
http://www.bighairandbooks.com
You will surely enjoy it!
Joanne, a couple years ago my word of the year was “hope” and this is one of my favorite verses on hope. Because our hope is built on nothing less than Jesus, and He is my anchor. : ) Thank you, Joanne, for sharing your heart and a great review at #IntentionalTuesday on Intentionally Pursuing. : )
Crystal, it continues to amaze how a word of the year can so deeply impact our lives. This was a wonderful read & sure to encourage any reader to hope.
I will definitely have to check this one out. It sounds so inspirational. Being a mother is a tough job and we need all the resources we can find. Thanks for sharing on Literacy Musing Mondays.
Mary, it is so true that as moms (and Mimi’s) we need all the encouragement we can find. This one delivers. Always good to join you!
Oh Dear looks like my comment disappeared here.
I know about Kayla’s new book. I am so glad it inspired you to write a review on it.
Precious Blessings Joanne
Ifeoma, sorry your comment disappeared. Kayla’s book is sure to encourage & bring hope to many with both tears & humor. Blessings!