Hi, I’m Donna, and I’m a writer and hope builder. But I wasn’t always the way I am today. Afraid I wouldn’t fit in, I twisted myself to be what I thought others would love until I realized I’d sacrificed too much. Too precious. My irreplaceable tarnished, then gone.
I want to encourage you. Jesus didn’t mind that I was a blubbering mess. And He didn’t expect me to be perfect. He just asked me to be Donna, the Donna He created, to love and praise Him and help prepare the way for others to learn. He has for each of us a future and a hope in Him. And new beginnings if we trust Him.
Today, I am blessed with a wonderful husband that shares the desires of my heart. But there was a long, dark road until I was comfortable being me before I could truly be we.
When I asked the Lord “Why? What good can come of this?” As I processed another round of disappointment, the answer did not come immediately. But over time, I realized He truly was using all things together for good because I loved Him and was called according to His purpose. (Romans 8:28)
Each of those scars and bruises from my bad choices are now faith fuel to share with you. Perhaps by opening my heart, it will give someone else encouragement. I’ve tried to do this one on one for years as I’ve prayed for random strangers at gas stations, grocery stores, and restaurants.
I’ve prayed with women waiting in return lines at department stores and ending customer service calls. Anywhere people would receive.
Some of those divine appointments later became friends. Like the Gown Girls. Check out my blog to see that story.
Now I’m called to take these messages of hope farther. Thank you for visiting my page and please sign up for my newsletter.
Whatever you are facing, let’s walk this out together.
Hugs,
Donna
P.S. I’ve been very busy working on a book, so my blog has been quiet for a while. Stay tuned for much is in the works.
I want to encourage you. Jesus didn’t mind that I was a blubbering mess. And He didn’t expect me to be perfect. He just asked me to be Donna, the Donna He created, to love and praise Him and help prepare the way for others to learn. He has for each of us a future and a hope in Him. And new beginnings if we trust Him.
Today, I am blessed with a wonderful husband that shares the desires of my heart. But there was a long, dark road until I was comfortable being me before I could truly be we.
When I asked the Lord “Why? What good can come of this?” As I processed another round of disappointment, the answer did not come immediately. But over time, I realized He truly was using all things together for good because I loved Him and was called according to His purpose. (Romans 8:28)
Each of those scars and bruises from my bad choices are now faith fuel to share with you. Perhaps by opening my heart, it will give someone else encouragement. I’ve tried to do this one on one for years as I’ve prayed for random strangers at gas stations, grocery stores, and restaurants.
I’ve prayed with women waiting in return lines at department stores and ending customer service calls. Anywhere people would receive.
Some of those divine appointments later became friends. Like the Gown Girls. Check out my blog to see that story.
Now I’m called to take these messages of hope farther. Thank you for visiting my page and please sign up for my newsletter.
Whatever you are facing, let’s walk this out together.
Hugs,
Donna
P.S. I’ve been very busy working on a book, so my blog has been quiet for a while. Stay tuned for much is in the works.