Giving Thanks and Letting Go With the wisdom and wit of decades of parenthood, Danielle Bean presents a profoundly moving account of the challenges and triumphs of her relationship with her children, her husband, and God. From financial struggles, to crises of faith, to the banality of love, Bean dives deep into the experience of motherhood and reveals the beauty and sanctity of every mundane moment, of every impossible struggle. This book, perfect for mothers and anyone who has been touched my motherhood, is an unrelentingly honest story of one woman's journey through the vocation of parenthood. Saying Goodbye As a mother of eight children, Bean has had experience saying goodbye. However, that doesn't mean they get any easier. Bean shares with us the importance of allowing ourselves to remember the past and to feeling sad about change instead of hurrying forward into the future. Embracing Now Being a mom and running a household isn't always going to bring joy to everyone; sometimes, it can be hard. Bean describes her process of learning to embrace the present, to live in the moment and accept everyday gifts. These become important later, as those gifts of the present turn into treasures of the past that sustain us through times of change. Letting Go Creating healthy habits is a good way to bring order into an otherwise chaotic life. But what happens when those habits are no longer helpful? As Bean realized, life comes in seasons. Times change, and with that change must come a reaction from ourselves. Instead of clinging to what once was, she offers us this advice: "Give thanks and let go." Expanding Horizons As demonstrated by the stories found in Giving Thanks and Letting Go, life is full of unexpected twists and turns. Bean shares the joys and the hardships of being a mom, in happy times and stressful times. Moms can make mistakes; their feelings can get hurt too. But Bean reminds us of the importance of expanding our horizons to include the unexpected events of life so that we can learn and grow. About the Author Danielle Bean is the brand manager at CatholicMom.com, an apostolate of Holy Cross Family Ministries. A Catholic podcaster and cohost of The Gist on CatholicTV, she also has served as publisher and editor-in-chief of Catholic Digest. Bean is the author of several books, including Small Steps for Catholic Moms, Momnipotent, and You Are Enough. She is a retreat leader and a popular speaker on a variety of subjects related to Catholic family life, education, marriage, and motherhood. Bean lives in New Hampshire with her husband and children.
✔ Author(s): Danielle Bean
✔ Title: Giving Thanks and Letting Go: Reflections on the Gift of Motherhood (A CatholicMom.com Book)
✔ Rating : 4.8 out of 5 base on (82 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 1594719454
✔ ISBN-13: 9781594719455
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
Readers' opinions about Giving Thanks and Letting Go by Danielle Bean
Melody Blake
The rich historical context of the book added a layer of depth that I found fascinating. It was like stepping back in time and experiencing history firsthand.
Josephine Alvarez
The author's ability to evoke a wide range of emotions through their words is truly remarkable. I felt like I was on an emotional rollercoaster throughout the entire book.
Laura Hill
The plot was so well-paced that I lost track of time while reading. I was completely immersed in the story, eagerly turning the pages to uncover the next twist.
