Tag Archives: grieving loss

The Gain of Pain

Posted on May 20, 2019 by nldonovan

  “Pain’s main function is to alert your focus to the real problem, or wound, betrayal or hurt.” Christa Black Gifford Whether we’ve been physically or emotionally hurt, pain lets us know something is terribly wrong. Pain informs us that we have been … Continue reading →

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Boundary Lines

Posted on December 12, 2016 by nldonovan

  “Boundaries are not prisons; they are pleasant places that provide protection.” Jennifer Rothschild Recently God asked John and me to begin the process of downsizing to a smaller house. For the past few weeks I’ve grieved the loss of the house we’ve had … Continue reading →

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The Beauty of Brokenness

Posted on December 5, 2016 by nldonovan

  “Brokenness is often the road to breakthrough.” Tony Evans I’m in a season of brokenness; a time when dreams aren’t fulfilled, expectations are unmet, and loss is all around me. Loss always needs to be grieved, so I’m putting … Continue reading →

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