Redeeming the Pain :: Loss of Father to Lewy Body : Dana Bonilla (ToG Ep 25)

Season Two Closer and A Ministry Update (ToG Ep 28)

A short episode to close up Season Two and give you a ministry update!   Thanks for listening!   Listen to Tears of Gold: iTunes [https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tears-of-gold-stories-of-hope/id1195223602?mt=2] Stitcher [https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/tears-of-gold-stories-of-hope] Google Play [https://player.fm/series/tears-of-gold-stories-of-hope]   To Leave a Review on iTunes: 1. Open iTunes  2. Click on Ratings & Reviews 3.  Click on Write a Review 4.  Type away and hit send (thank you!)   Find Tears of Gold: Tears of Gold :: Stories of Hope www.tearsofgold.com [http://www.tearsofgold.com] tearsofgold16@gmail.com [tearsofgold16@gmail.com] IG: @tearsofgold16 [https://www.instagram.com/tearsofgold16/] FB: @tearsofgold16 [https://www.facebook.com/tearsofgold16/]

To Know Christ in His Suffering :: Loss of Husband and Son : Debi Rooney (ToG Ep 27)

Debi Rooney had an admittedly fairytale life with her husband, three sons, a grandbaby and one on the way.  In January 2009, Debi's fairytale life came to an abrupt end when her husband and oldest son died in a tragic plane accident.  In an instance, Debi became a grieving widow and a grieving mother.  With the peace that only comes from God, Debi shares her testimony of grief and persevering in hope despite deep heartache.  She is a powerful witness of God's goodness in overwhelming loss.    Resource Mentioned: * Book of Job [https://www.biblegateway.com/quicksearch/?quicksearch=job&qs_version=NIV]  * A Grace Disguised: How the Soul Grows through Loss [http://a.co/a33mrgp] by Jerry Sittser * Into the Deep: One Man’s Story of How Tragedy Took His Family but Could Not Take His Faith [http://a.co/bN5xOwz] by Robert T. Rogers  * Choosing to SEE: A Journey of Struggle and Hope [http://a.co/2m6yACS] by Mary Beth Chapman * Focus on the Family for a counselor [https://ccn.thedirectorywidget.com/]  * Philippians 3:10-11 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Philippians+3%3A10-11&version=NIV]  * Real Life with Gina Pastore and David James-KKLA [http://kkla.com/radioshow/1401]   * Shattered: Struck Down, But Not Destroyed [http://a.co/bE1UUSj] by Frank Pastore  * Picking Up My Shattered Pieces: Bouncing Back When Life Throws you a Curve Ball [http://a.co/1A8jDRu] by Gina Pastore  * Debi’s non-profit - Wild Goose Lighthouse [https://www.facebook.com/WildGooseLighthouse/] - a non-profit ministry to practically love others who are in need     Tears of Gold :: Stories of Hope www.tearsofgold.com [http://www.tearsofgold.com] tearsofgold16@gmail.com [tearsofgold16@gmail.com] IG: @tearsofgold16 [https://www.instagram.com/tearsofgold16/] FB: @tearsofgold16 [http://www.facebook.com/tearsofgold16]

Despite the Diagnosis :: Living with Lupus : Jena Holliday (ToG Ep 26)

In 2006, Jena Holliday was diagnosed with Lupus at the age of 18.  It rocked her world to be hit with such a hefty chronic illness at such a young age.  In this episode, Jena shares what she has learned in the last twelve years from her initial diagnosis, to doing life on her own, to surrendering to God, to trusting and praising him despite the diagnosis.  Today, Jena's journey and gifts are channeled into her blog Spoonful of Faith where she shares her life as a wife, mother, artist, and follower of God.  I was inspired by Jena's testimony of God's faithfulness come what may.   Resources mentioned: Isaiah 30:15 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=isaiah+30%3A15&version=NIV]   Follow Jena: Blog: http://www.spoonfuloffaith.com/ [http://www.spoonfuloffaith.com/] Instagram: @spoonfuloffaithstudio [https://www.instagram.com/spoonfuloffaithstudio/] @aspoonfuloffaith [https://www.instagram.com/aspoonfuloffaith/] @despitethediagnosis [https://www.instagram.com/despitethediagnosis/]   Tears of Gold :: Stories of Hope www.tearsofgold.com [http://www.tearsofgold.com] tearsofgold16@gmail.com [tearsofgold16@gmail.com] IG: @tearsofgold16 [https://www.instagram.com/tearsofgold16/] FB: @tearsofgold16 [https://www.facebook.com/tearsofgold16/]

Redeeming the Pain :: Loss of Father to Lewy Body : Dana Bonilla (ToG Ep 25)

Dana Bonilla was already juggling several big life situations (living overseas, married life, a new baby!) when her father's health began to decline.  Dana and her husband, Andres, were living in Ecuador with their infant daughter, Naomi, as the family sorted out her father's health concerns.  Ultimately being diagnosed with Lewy Body disease, Dana made several trips between the two countries to help manage all the things related to her father's health, care, and estate and ultimate passing. In this episode you'll hear her real reflections of losing a loved one and how God was present in her pain.  And now getting to see the beauty of this pain being redeemed in her current role overseas.     Resources Mentioned: GriefShare [https://www.griefshare.org/] seminars and support groups   Follow Tears of Gold: www.tearsofgold.com [http://www.tearsofgold.com] IG: @tearsofgold16 [https://www.instagram.com/tearsofgold16/] FB: @tearsofgold16 [https://www.facebook.com/tearsofgold16/?ref=bookmarks]

A God Outside the Box :: Recovering from a Destructive Marriage : “Joan” (ToG Ep 24)

What do you do when marriage isn't forever?  What do you do when staying becomes unsafe?  My friend and guest, "Joan" shares her story about leaving a destructive marriage for her own safety.  She opens up about her experience of God and the body of Christ as she wrestled with how to love God and walk a path she never thought she would be walking.  With vulnerability, compassion, and authenticity, Joan shares her story of a God who revealed Himself to be bigger than the box she thought He fit in.   Due to the sensitivity of this particular story, Joan is not my guest's real name.  She has requested it to be withheld for safety reasons.  Although her real name will not be published, Joan has compassionately made herself available to connect with if you find yourself resonating with aspects of the journey she walked on.  You may contact me at tearsofgold16@gmail.com and I will facilitate a connection as appropriate.   Resources Mentioned: The Emotionally Destructive Marriage: How to Find Your Voice and Reclaim Your Hope [ttp://a.co/hRLatD6] by Leslie Vernick Codependents Anonymous group [http://coda.org/] Daring Greatly: How the Courage to be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent and Lead [http://a.co/7LzoNqV] by Brene Brown Online course by Brene Brown [https://brenebrown.com/] (courses are no longer available as of December 2017, but you can explore her website for other content) Codependent No More : How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself [http://a.co/fXPHA7X] by Melody Beattie   Follow Tears of Gold: IG: tearsofgold16 [https://www.instagram.com/tearsofgold16/] FB: Tears of Gold :: Stories of Hope [https://www.facebook.com/tearsofgold16/?ref=bookmarks] E: tearsofgold16@gmail.com [tearsofgold16@gmail.com]