When I Hold You

A note from Ashley Huffstutler, author of “When I Hold You”

During my second pregnancy in 2017, I was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. I simply wanted to put my words together for my daughters for them to have something to read and know that God is ever-present.

As the writing process went on, I sensed God calling me to step “out of the boat” and pursue Him all the more—trusting, with faith, in His plan, and in the words He allowed me to find. In the end, “When I Hold You” became more about being encouraged with God’s Word in motherhood and wanting to share that, not only with my own girls but with others as well.

I really want other moms to know that regardless of circumstance or emotion or situation, God is right beside you. God has ordained every moment with your children. In the ups and downs, in the happy moments and the tougher moments, He is a rock and He is present. Holding our precious littles is such a gift and through these tender moments, God is giving us such a special bond with Himself.