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A Love-Stretched Life

Stories on Wrangling Hope, Embracing the Unexpected, and Discovering the Meaning of Family

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A Love-Stretched Life

By: Jillana Goble
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This life is real and complicated, messy, colorful, good, exhausting, and exhilarating—often simultaneously.

It’s easy to feel overburdened by life’s demands. Looking out into the world as well as under the roof of our home may cause us to question, “How did we get here? And how will we get through?”

Jillana Goble has been there. With honesty, faith, and a dose of humor, her debut memoir, A Love-Stretched Life, chronicles what she's continually learning on the suspension bridge between reality and hope. A mom via foster care, birth, and adoption—in that order—for nearly two decades, Jillana has experienced life’s curveballs. Her come-as-you-are posture amidst a daily reality far different than she ever imagined reassures you that you’re not alone if your life isn’t tidily wrapped in a bow.

These stories will stay with you as you strive to love and to love well, even when—and especially when—it’s hard. Whether you are widening your family circle or just trying to get through the day, Jillana welcomes you to her table, offering you an anchor of hope to hang on to as you navigate your own love-stretched life.

©2022 Jillana Goble (P)2022 One Audiobooks Adoption & Fostering Parenting & Families Inspiring Adoption Relationships Witty Christian Living Christianity
Inspiring Stories • Encouraging Content • Honest Portrayal • Relatable Experiences • Hopeful Message

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This book touched my foster mom heart. the encouragement was felt by every story. My heart swelled several times about Royal, as I hope to reconnect with my "royal" one day. highly recommended.

couldn't put it down

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I have fostered, and I have adopted. We have had a lot of trials and life can be overwhelming. It felt comforting to know that someone else felt how I feel sometimes, and that it’s okay. This can be a lonely walk, I don’t have anyone close that’s also in foster care. It was nicer to take a peek through the window of someone else’s blended home.

Comforting

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We recently received our first foster placement and listening to her story helped process some of the emotions I've had about his family and where we fit in with his story. She put words to what I felt but couldn't verbalize. She writes in a clear and honest way that is very relatable.

Very helpful as a new foster parent

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This is a must listen to audiobook for all foster/adoptive parents! The author’s way of telling her foster/adoption journey is relatable on so many levels. This was great for ongoing foster training requirements within a book club.

A must listen to audiobook!

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A dear friend and fellow foster mom sent this book to me! I listened to it in just a few days! The stories were knit together so thoughtfully and authentic. I appreciated the encouragement and the hope! Highly recommend this book!

Just the right words at the right time!

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