Upheld: Ordinary women discovering an Extraordinary God
Life
happens. Ordinary and extraordinary events fill the days and nights,
but regardless of the circumstance, God is there. We’re five friends
who, over the course of a decade, learned to recognize the heavenly
touches in our lives. We share our stories in a series of short
vignettes, as glimpses of the profound and practical ways God lifts us.
First as a newlywed and then as a young mother, Rebekah awakens to the daily light that comes from realizing how often and simply the Lord touches her life. Jeni nurtures a child with special needs and learns that strength and support are only a prayer away. Elizabeth forges a new path towards renewal and regeneration after she exits the roller coaster ride of her spouse’s addiction. Faith discovers the beauty of reminders from a loving Heavenly Father that she has worth and the precious gift of agency. Dawn opens her mind to the understanding that no matter what happens peace can abound and everything will work out.
In
Upheld: Ordinary women discovering an Extraordinary God we invite you
to walk with us, explore the nooks and crannies of life, and have joy in
the knowledge that you are not forgotten. As you read, we hope you will
also discover God upholding you in your own life.
Five
women have joined together under the pen name, Grace Lane, to write
about their personal experiences in hopes to inspire and uplift others.
The following character sketches will give you a little insight about each author.
Writing
about motherhood and her husband’s health struggles, Rebekah lives true
to the meaning of her name—to bind. Life’s experiences have shaped her
into a wise, steadfast daughter of God who has the beautiful ability to
make others laugh through her clever wit.
Jeni’s
stories revolve around the loving care of her son with special
needs. Knowing that he will not live out his childhood, she’s armed with
strength and determination to give him the best life possible.
The bright hope Jeni finds through the Savior will encourage the lowest
of hearts.
Elizabeth
is passionate about sharing the Light of Christ. You’ll feel this in
reading about the challenges she faces with her spouse’s addiction and
divorce. Through sophistication, uplifting words, and a touch of spunk,
she’s a modern-day disciple “gathering in the fold” and feeding His
sheep.
A
woman of intuition, Faith has a distinctive gift for understanding
people. Her personal goal in life is to help women recognize their
potential in whatever role they fill. She writes about her battle in
overcoming abuse as a child and her fight with low self-esteem.
Dawn:
A
single mom for ten years, Dawn not only believes the motto “Light
trumps darkness”, but she lives it every day. Her short stories are
about finding God after a heart-crushing divorce. Dawn touches many
lives through her unwavering testimony and simple ways.
Rebekah:
Writing
about motherhood and her husband’s health struggles, Rebekah lives true
to the meaning of her name—to bind. Life’s experiences have shaped her
into a wise, steadfast daughter of God who has the beautiful ability to
make others laugh through her clever wit.
Jeni:
Jeni’s
stories revolve around the loving care of her son with special
needs. Knowing that he will not live out his childhood, she’s armed with
strength and determination to give him the best life possible.
The bright hope Jeni finds through the Savior will encourage the lowest
of hearts.
Elizabeth:
Elizabeth
is passionate about sharing the Light of Christ. You’ll feel this in
reading about the challenges she faces with her spouse’s addiction and
divorce. Through sophistication, uplifting words, and a touch of spunk,
she’s a modern-day disciple “gathering in the fold” and feeding His
sheep.
Faith:
A
woman of intuition, Faith has a distinctive gift for understanding
people. Her personal goal in life is to help women recognize their
potential in whatever role they fill. She writes about her battle in
overcoming abuse as a child and her fight with low self-esteem.Dawn:
A
single mom for ten years, Dawn not only believes the motto “Light
trumps darkness”, but she lives it every day. Her short stories are
about finding God after a heart-crushing divorce. Dawn touches many
lives through her unwavering testimony and simple ways.
Snippet #4 -
It’s the shortest month and the
leanest month. This week I have night class and I need to bring dinner for
everyone. I worry about how to feed my family for the week and still take my
turn feeding my classmates...
On my way into the grocery store, I
say a little prayer in my heart. “Please let the lettuce be on sale.” Well, the
lettuce is on sale, the broccoli is on sale, the milk is on sale, the onions
are on sale, the pineapple is on sale, the bacon is on sale, the sour cream is on
sale. Everything I need for my class and my family is on sale. I buy what I
need for half of what I would normally spend.
I do what I can and God makes up the
difference. --Dawn
Dawn Top Ten List -
Top 10 books:
Book of Mormon, Gift from the Sea, Tipping Point,
Harry Potter Series, No Doubt about it, The Hiding Place, The Secret Garden,
Diary of Anne Frank, The Hundred Dresses, Little Women
Top 10 Desserts:
Tuxedo Cheesecake, Lemon Cream Cake, Rootbeer
Floats, Hot Fudge Sundaes, Cool Caramel Crunch, Oreo cookie dessert, Peach
cobbler, Chocolate cake with chocolate frosting, French and German pastries,
Cinnamon Rolls
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