Böcker av Becky Baudouin

"'You are not alone.' These are the four most powerful words a mom can hear. You'll 'hear' these words on the pages of this book as Becky dives into the absurd platitudes we sometimes offer one another and digs just a little deeper to find the nuggets of truth we really do need to hear."-Jill Savage, author of No More Perfect Moms and founder of Hearts at Home "Enjoy every minute because the time goes so fast!" Every mother of young children has been offered this advice. Yet for moms in the thick of it, this advice is neither realistic nor attainable. A tired, overwhelmed mom can easily internalize these well-intentioned words into guilt-laced, negative self-talk. "What is wrong with me? Why aren't I enjoying my kids more? Why do I feel so overwhelmed when other moms seem so normal? I should be more patient and joyful. I'm a Christian-I shouldn't be struggling so much." We will not enjoy every minute of this journey, but we can find joy in each season. With humor and candor, Becky takes on this cliché along with other common myths such as, "God will never give you more than you can handle," and "The most important thing is that your kids be happy." Through compelling stories and biblical insights, she encourages moms to "set their hearts on pilgrimage" as they: -Rely on God's strength in the hard moments-Adjust their expectations to accommodate the ups and downs of life-Walk with others along the way-Develop and maintain an eternal perspective Motherhood is not meant to be a solo sport. The challenges we face as we raise our kids can stretch us to our limits and, hopefully, bring us to our knees. Through it all, we are overcome with a love so fierce it can only come from the heart of God. Make no mistake-this motherhood gig was totally his idea.

"I've taught you how to live; now I want to teach you how to die. You don't have to be afraid." When Becky Baudouin's mother spoke those words to her, they weren't said lightly. Her mother had an inoperable tumor--and after months of treatment, there was no hope for a longer life. There was, however, assurance of life everlasting. Learned in the dark hours of pain and the bright moments of love, the honest insights on fear, loss, and grief that Becky shares in this book are applicable to everyone's story--including yours. If you're losing a loved one or facing death, you won't be alone on your journey: Becky walks with you every step of the way. There are even questions for reflection to guide you to comfort, whether you're reading on your own or with others sharing the struggle. In times when hope seems lost, Becky's story reveals that God is the only source for a spirit's true healing. For anyone living with the tension of wanting to hold on yet needing to let go, Cancer, Faith, and Unexpected Joy demonstrates a powerful and profound love. "In Cancer, Faith, and Unexpected Joy, Becky's mother becomes my mother; her grief, my grief; her hope, my hope. With a combination of emotion, vulnerability, and dailiness, this book offers practical comfort and wisdom for anyone in a place of trial or suffering."--Jane Rubietta, international speaker and author