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Janice Carter's avatar

You sound wonderful Doraine. So very happy for you.

Doraine Bennett's avatar

Thank you, Janice. I hope you are well.

Barbara Cummings's avatar

I cried tears of JOY!! YOU. ARE. BEAUTIFUL!! Carson and I both said you are a ROCKSTAR on that rock wall!! Strong courageous faith is what I’m reading in this piece! Thank you for sharing! LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!

Doraine Bennett's avatar

Love to you both, sweet friend.

Theresa's avatar

What a gift it has been to share in the processing of your journey through the past several years. Much of what you shared in this post resonates deeply with me; particularly as one of the multitude of humanity who experienced deep loss during the 'world shut-down' -- like no other time in most of our lifetime history.

"I lived with doubt, questions, anger, and loneliness."

"over time I discovered that the absence of familiar language didn't mean the absence of God."

"I tend to see both sides of things, which can be annoyingly problematic at times."

"I’m much more interested in making room for honest questions."

"faith can survive uncertainty. Sometimes it even grows there."

"someone shaped by grief, by silence, by community in unexpected places, and by the quiet conviction that God is not afraid of our questions."

Thanks for your transparency and depth.

Doraine Bennett's avatar

Thanks, Theresa. I appreciate your comments and I’m grateful for the resonance.

Lynden Kidd's avatar

Oh my goodness! I love ❤️ you and the courage you’ve shown in your recent journey. CYA sounds like a lovely reawakening for you and seeing something you’ve loved through a different lens. Thanks for playing every moment fully. xo 💋