Drowning in debt, overwhelmed by chaos, and surrounded by suffering on every side, Julianne Kirkland finds the strength, faith, and resilience she needs to overcome life's obstacles. As she tries to keep her business afloat while mothering two young boys, she discovers she's pregnant with quadruplets. After fighting for their lives and her own physical and mental health, she's finally able to breathe again. That is, until she faces the unforgiving disease that ravages her father's mind. Trying to survive her family's battle with Alzheimer's, she also ends up supporting another family member struggling with alcoholism. She finds herself in the midst of a failing business and a fragile marriage as she mothers six young children.
Told with vulnerability and infused with humor, Rise and Shine is a mother's story of courage and hope. If you've ever questioned your faith in God, your worthiness as a parent, or your purpose in life, you'll find inspiration and comfort here.
